Despite Collapsing Hike Odds, Rising Yields Kept Indian Gold, Silver Below Their Floors

Snap Shot: Most of the damage in the week ending 2 October landed before the good news arrived, and the good news then failed to repair it. August core PCE inflation, released on 30 September, rose 3.0% from a year earlier against expectations of 3.3%, helped partly by methodology changes at the Bureau of Economic Analysis. September payrolls on 2 October then added just 29,000 jobs against forecasts near 90,000, with unemployment at 4.2% and August revised down to 133,000

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Despite Collapsing Hike Odds, Rising Yields Kept Indian Gold, Silver Below Their Floors

Snap Shot: Most of the damage in the week ending 2 October landed before the good news arrived, and the good news then failed to repair it. August core PCE inflation, released on 30 September, rose 3.0% from a year earlier against expectations of 3.3%, helped partly by methodology changes at the Bureau of Economic Analysis. September payrolls on 2 October then added just 29,000 jobs against forecasts near 90,000, with unemployment at 4.2% and August revised down to 133,000

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More Indian Women are Choosing Natural Diamonds 

 Mumbai: The domestic natural diamond jewellery market continues to witness strong growth momentum, with the country emerging as the world’s second-largest diamond jewellery market. India contributes 12% of global diamond jewellery demand, up from 10% in 2019, surpassing both China and Japan. According to a recent study, ownership of natural diamond jewellery among Indian women has increased from 11% in

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GIA Acquires 30% Shareholding in TRACR

New York: De Beers Group and GIA (Gemological Institute of America) yesterday announced the signing of a definitive agreement for GIA to acquire a 30 per cent shareholding in Tracr, the De Beers Group-backed company behind the development of the pioneering diamond provenance blockchain-driven platform. The agreement marks a significant milestone in Tracr’s evolution towards independence and reflects GIA’s confidence

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De Beers Introduces Desert Diamonds Icons

Las Vegas: At the annual JCK Las Vegas Show – the largest jewellery event in the global calendar – De Beers Group yesterday set out its view on the way forward for the natural diamond sector, calling on the trade to work together to capitalize on the early success of the Desert diamonds ‘beacon’ campaign with the introduction of Desert diamonds Icons. The Desert

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Dr. Akinwumi Adesina is Chairperson of Diamonds for Development Fund

Gaborone: The Government of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers Group are delighted to confirm that Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has been appointed as the Diamonds for Development Fund’s Chairperson. Dr. Adesina is a widely respected global leader and renowned development economist with close to 40 years of experience in global and African development issues. He was the 8th elected President

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Gems and Jewellery Show from 2 to 5 April

Mumbai: All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) announced on Friday that it is organising the 5th edition of its flagship event India Gem and Jewellery Show (GJS April 2024) from 2nd to 5th April 2024 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. GJS events are known as the Indian jewellers’ #HamaraApnaShow, and have become a ‘must to attend’ for future

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Bookmark These Platinum Jewellery Trends

Mumbai: With the onset of spring, it’s time to take the style game a notch higher with jewellery trends that have the runways blazing!  2024 is all experimenting with these new style trends and letting your jewellery take centre stage! This year jewellery isn’t simply about accentuating a look or just following but about adapting that trend to express your

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MoU to Recognize Artisans, Goldsmiths as ‘Vishwakarmas’

New Delhi: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the apex trade body, Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) appointing GJEPC as implementing agency for Prime Minister PM Vishwakarma Scheme. The MoU was signed on 14th March in the august presence of Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education,

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GSI Launches B2B GSI Stock Exchange Platform

Mumbai: Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the gemological organizations, has introduced the cutting-edge B2B GSI Stock Exchange. This platform is meticulously crafted to aid jewellery manufacturers in efficiently sourcing goods for their GSI certified jewelry programs, providing a vital resource for seamless transactions within the industry. The GSI Stock Exchange offers both natural and lab-grown diamonds in its diverse

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