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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
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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Rio Tinto Showcases Finest Argyle Coloured diamonds
Perth: Rio Tinto’s iconic annual Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender is being showcased in Singapore to connoisseurs and collectors from across Asia. Headlining the 2020 collection of 62 pink, blue, violet and red diamonds is Lot 1: Argyle Eternity™, a 2.24 carat round brilliant Fancy Vivid Purplish Pink diamond. The Argyle Eternity™ is the largest Fancy Vivid round brilliant diamond ever
Sparkle 2020 Features Lab-Growns for the First Time
Surat: Surat’s annual jewellery event, Sparkle 2020, will feature lab-grown diamonds for the first time. Organizers Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) say it’s because of the “growing acceptance of lab-grown diamonds in India and abroad”. At least 35 lab-grown diamond and jewellery manufacturers have already registered for the B2B expo which runs from 26 to 28 December.
Jonathan Kendall to Retire from De Beers Group
London: De Beers Group has announced on its official website that after 20 years with the business, Head of De Beers Group Industry Services and Head of Forevermark Operations, Mr. Jonathan (Jonnie) Kendall will be retiring at the end of the year. Jonnie has played an integral role in leading the evolution of many of De Beers Group’s downstream activities
Fancy Color Diamond Prices Slid by 0.7 Per Cent
New York: The Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) yesterday announced the results of the Fancy Color Diamond Index (FCDI) for Q3 2020. 2020 will be remembered as the year the world stood still. Literally, most commercial and cargo flights halted, stores closed down and business resolved to work remotely with no travel to the office. Aligning with the COVID-19 restrictions,
GJEPC Felicitated Piyush Goyal and Jitin Prasada
New Delhi: A delegation of India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), led by its Chairman Mr. Kirit Bhansali recently felicitated Commerce & Industry Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal and MoS Mr. Jitin Prasada in New Delhi on the successful completion of the India–USA Interim Agreement. The conversations were directed toward scaling exports and fortifying India’s gem & jewellery trade
Namibia Joins Luanda Accord: GJEPC, DMCC to Become Members of NDC
Cape Town: The Luanda Accord held its second high-level meeting at the African Mining Indaba 2026, marking an expansion of collective action in support of global generic marketing for natural diamonds, led by the Natural Diamond Council (NDC). The Accord brings together diamond-producing governments and industry stakeholders committed to sustained investment in protecting and promoting the natural diamond category. Its
When Love is the Feeling, Gift must be Platinum!
Mumbai: When love is intentional, enduring, and deeply felt, it deserves a symbol that reflects its significance. Platinum stands apart as the metal of love – resilient and lasting, naturally white, with jewellery that is uncompromisingly pure. This Valentine’s season, Platinum Love Bands spotlights women’s platinum rings – each designed to convey what makes ‘her’ special…celebrating your love for her, and the woman that she
India-US Reach Framework for an Interim Agreement
Mumbai: India’s gem& jewellery (G&J) industry is elated by the announcement of zero-duty access for diamonds and coloured gemstones to the US under the Interim Agreement framework — a decisive turning point that breathes new life into the sector. The diamond sector had taken a severe hit over the past year, with India’s cut and polished diamond exports to the
