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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GJEPC Joins Govt Delegation to Canada for CEPA Talks

New Delhi: Union Commerce & Industry Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal is leading a high-level Indian delegation to Canada from 25-27 May to advance discussions on the proposed India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties. Mr. Anoop Mehta, Convener – Diamond Panel, GJEPC, is representing the Council as part of the Indian delegation accompanying the

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India Design Gallery at JCK Las Vegas 2026

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) presents the India Design Gallery at the 2026 JCK Las Vegas trade show. This exclusive gallery, located at Level 1 Lobby, will highlight some of the most exquisitely crafted jewellery pieces from India. Held from 29thMay to 1st June 2026, at the Venetian Expo | Indian Pavilion at Level 1 and

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Gemfields’ Higher-Quality Emerald Auction Fetches $26.8 Million

London: Gemfields recently announced revenues of $26.8 million from its latest higher-quality rough emerald auction, with strong demand continuing for top-tier stones despite broader market caution driven by geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty. The auction, held from 4 to 21 May 2026, saw 36 of 37 lots sold, representing a 97% sell-through rate. Of the 185,135 carats offered, 183,385 carats

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D. P. Abhushan Q4 2026 PAT Jumps 101% YoY

Bhopal: DP Abhushan Limited (NSE: DPABHUSHAN, BSE: 544161), a company marking golden legacy of 86 years into Jewellery Industry known for its highest purity & designs standards, transparency & wide range of products portfolio at 12 different geographics in India, announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31st March 2026. The company reported a strong performance with Q4FY26

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Mubri Organized 4th International Meeting

Cuenca, Ecuador: From September 30th to October 2nd took place the Fourth World Meeting of the International Mubri – Mujeres Brillantes Association, whose main mission is to help women ( and most recently some men) to advance and develop in the jeweler sector through education, mentorship and networking. The chosen city was Cuenca, Ecuador, better known as World Heritage according

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‘Diamonds-Are they Forever?’: Seminar by GIA India

Surat: GIA India organised a seminar on “Diamonds – Are They Forever?” to help customers of Cygnus Jewellery in Surat, Gujarat, gain knowledge and confidence. More than 60 diamond connoiseurs and buyers of diamond jewellery attended the seminar on Sept. 19. GIA Instructor Vijay Parmar shared insights on diamonds and their properties, the famous 4Cs of Diamond Quality – Color, Clarity,

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Rio Tinto Unveils $1.1 mln. Argyle Diamond Jewellery

Perth: Rio Tinto has unveiled in New York an iconic piece of jewellery handcrafted using Argyle diamonds from its Australian mine and gold that has been mined and minted by Rio Tinto in the US. The US$1.1 million necklace and ring known as Argyle Dreaming™, was created by famed international designer, master craftsman and jeweller John Calleija. The one-off necklace

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CAR Launches Complete Reform in Diamond Mining

Antwerp: Ahead of the Annual General Membership (AGM) meeting of the World Diamond Council (WDC) in Antwerp, the Government of the Central African Republic (CAR) launched a full overhaul of the country’s alluvial diamond mining sector. Going forward, the CAR’s Government will stand for a bold new and drastic approach where full transparency and proper due diligence protocols, traceability of

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