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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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PGI India’s Limited Edition Collection ‘Season of Hope ’
Mumbai: With the upcoming festive season, consumers are slowly but steadily stepping out to reclaim their lives with their families and friends and a renewed sense of hope and gratitude for their loved ones. This year, we have all realized the importance of what truly matters – our loved ones. Keeping this in mind, Platinum Guild India has launched “Season of
Divine-7801 Brahma Vajra Kamalam to be Auctioned
Mumbai: The New Guinness World Record for Most Diamonds Set in One Ring was achieved in September, 2020 by Kotti Srikanth, owner of The Diamond Store by Chandubhai (A unit of Hallmark Jewellers) in Hyderabad, India. The ring with a total of 7,801 natural diamonds is set to go for auction online from 13th November to 22nd November 2020. The registrations for bidding shall commence from 2nd November 2020. The
2nd Virtual IGCM Explores Opportunities with Colombia
Mumbai: After the successful India Global Connect meet with the UK, India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organised the second edition of the India Global Connect Meet (IGCM) with Colombia on 28th October. His Excellency Sanjiv Ranjan, Ambassador of India to Colombia; Mr. Suresh Kumar, Joint Secretary, MOCI; Mr. Jaime Mantilla, Executive President of the Colombia India Chamber of Commerce
GTL, Jaipur Recalibrates to Offer World-Class Services
Jaipur: The Gem Testing Laboratory (GTL), Jaipur being operated by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) for 48 years at Rajasthan Chamber Bhawan, M.I. Road has taken a leap, turning into a world-class laboratory, with infrastructure at par with most of the internationally established and renowned gemmological laboratories. The laboratory is now housed in a sprawling 10,000 sq
BDB Pays Tribute on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Mumbai: the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) solemnly paid homage yesterday to the millions of Jewish lives brutally taken during World War II, marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day at the historic Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue in Mumbai. This global day of remembrance commemorates the liberation of Auschwitz- Birkenau and honors the memory of the six million Jews and countless others who were
India Should Focus on Incremental Changes in KP
Mumbai (By Suresh Chotai): More than two decades after the Kimberley Process (KP) was born, the diamond industry still faces an uncomfortable truth: the global system designed to keep “Conflict diamonds” out of the market is stuck in the past. The Kimberley Process defines conflict diamonds narrowly—stones used by rebel movements to finance wars against legitimate governments. That definition made
EU Eliminates Duty on Indian G&J Imports
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has welcomed the elimination of import duties on Indian gem and jewellery products under the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This removes 2-4% duties on precious jewellery, unleashing huge export potential with the 27-member EU bloc—home to the world’s elite buyers. India’s gem and jewellery (G&J) exports accounted for USD 30
Paola De Luca Holds Masterclass on Artisan Awards 2026 Theme ‘Quantum Couture’
Mumbai: Paola De Luca, a globally recognised jewellery trend forecaster and Founder of The Futurist LLC, led an online masterclass on 23 January that drew over 200 participants, helping designers interpret Quantum Couture, the theme for The Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2026. Curated as a preparatory session ahead of submissions, the masterclass explained how the theme, Quantum Couture – Re-Engineering Beauty and Cultural Codes,
