Why Is a Widening Gulf War Lifting Oil but Sinking Gold and Silver?

Macro Snapshot: The week ending 30 October brought the kind of news that once sent buyers into gold. Reuters reported the first known successful limpet-mine strike on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz since the war began in February, and Houthi forces claimed strikes on Saudi refineries. Washington ordered non-emergency government staff out of Saudi Arabia amid reports that US strikes on Iran could resume after the 3 November midterm elections. Brent rose 13.6% over October, with the expiring

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Why Is a Widening Gulf War Lifting Oil but Sinking Gold and Silver?

Macro Snapshot: The week ending 30 October brought the kind of news that once sent buyers into gold. Reuters reported the first known successful limpet-mine strike on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz since the war began in February, and Houthi forces claimed strikes on Saudi refineries. Washington ordered non-emergency government staff out of Saudi Arabia amid reports that US strikes on Iran could resume after the 3 November midterm elections. Brent rose 13.6% over October, with the expiring

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1st Diamond Studded Jewellery VBSM Inaugurated

Mumbai: India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) today inaugurated the first ever Diamond Studded Jewellery VBSM in the presence of Chief Guest Mr. Suresh Kumar, Joint Secretary, MoC&I along with Mr. Colin Shah, Chairman, GJEPC; Mr. Dilip Shah, Convener, International Exhibitions; Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, ED, GJEPC among others through a virtual conference. The VBSMs have been a successful

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Australian Scientists Create Diamonds in Minutes!

Mumbai: The creation of diamonds normally takes billions of years, gigantic pressure and extremely hot temperatures. But one international team of scientists have defied the nature by producing the beautiful mineral in a laboratory at room temperature within only minutes. Scientists at the Australian National University (ANU), RMIT University, University of Sydney and Oak Ridge National Laboratory published their findings in

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UNI Diamonds to offer GIA Diamond Origin Reports

Mumbai: UNI Diamonds has reached an agreement with the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) to integrate GIA Diamond Origin Reports into all of the UNI diamond platforms, according to a press release issued by the Company. As a result of the agreement, key information about the provenance of diamonds carrying such reports, including images of the rough stones from which

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Silver Jewellery Demand in 2020 to Drops 23%

Mumbai: The Silver Institute hosted a webinar on 17th November, 2020, to discuss its annual Interim Silver Market Review. Philip Newman, Managing Director at Metals Focus, and his colleague, Adam Webb, Director of Mine Supply, presented the findings. The Interim Review features historical supply and demand statistics and provisional estimates for 2020. The following are the key highlights from the

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WGC to Develop Shared Infrastructure for Digital Gold

London: The World Gold Council (WGC) recently announced a pioneering initiative to build new market infrastructure designed to unlock the next era of digital gold’s development. WGC has co-authored a White paper titled Digital Gold: The Case for a Shared Infrastructure with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) which explores “Gold as a Service” – a new platform to support the issuance

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Diamond is Forever: The Making of a Cultural Icon 1926–2026

Mumbai: De Beers Group, a global leader in the natural diamond industry with a legacy spanning over a century, is launching A Diamond Is Forever: The Making of a Cultural Icon 1926–2026, a visual retrospective celebrating its pioneering role in shaping the world of natural diamonds. The book traces how, beginning in the 1930s, the brand reimagined natural diamonds from discreet

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IIJS Bharat Tritiya Unveils India’s Strength As Global Jewellery Powerhouse

Mumbai: India today solidified its position as a global jewellery powerhouse as the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) inaugurated the 4th edition of IIJS Bharat – Tritiya 2026 at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). As the third-largest B2B jewellery trade show in the country, the event serves as a strategic sourcing gateway for the upcoming festive and

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GJC Announces 9th Edition of GJS

Mumbai: The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex industry body representing India’s domestic gem and jewellery sector, will host the 9th edition of the India Gems and Jewellery Show (GJS April 2026), affectionately known as “Humara Apna Show.” The most premium B2B jewellery exhibition is set to take place from 4th to 7th April 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. This edition’s theme

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