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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GIA India Shares ‘4Cs of Diamond Quality’

Hyderabad: GIA India organised a seminar on the “4Cs of Diamond Quality” to help customers of Malabar Gold and Diamonds gain knowledge and confidence. More than 35 diamond connoiseurs and buyers of diamond jewellery attended the seminar in Hotel Mercure, Hyderabad, Telangana. A GIA India representative shared insights on the famous 4Cs of Diamond Quality – Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat

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'MyFirstEvara' Platinum Evara’s Campaign

Mumbai: Beyond her choice of couture, and wedding planning, the bride of today has come a long way in defining and knowing what she expects from her marriage. Armed with an education, a career and the empowering independence it brings, her choices and decisions are her own. She values traditions, rituals & set practices but has the ability to question

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Forevermark Launches in Belgium

  Mumbai: Forevermark, the diamond brand from De Beers Group, yesterday announced that it would launch in five jewellery stores in Belgium through a partnership with Gautam Diamonds. Forevermark jewellery will be available in Gautam stores in the historic Grand Place/Grote Markt and Galerie de la Reine/Koninginnegalerij in the city, as well as in three Antwerp Diamonds by Gautam stores

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Spring Summer Trend Report 2020 by Forevermark

Mumbai: Forevermark unveils its Spring-Summer Trend Report for 2020. Developed at Forevermark’s Design and Innovation Centre in Milan, two key themes have been identified to inspire and shape desire for diamonds in Spring Summer 2020. “From finding personal fulfilment, and creating meaningful design, to protecting our precious planet, and the value of empowerment and acceptance, the Forevermark 2020 Trend Book speaks to important truths about the choices we make as we live

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CIBJO Pays Tribute to Vasant Mehta

Milan: The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) mourns the passing of Vasant Mehta, a prominent leader of the Indian diamond and jewellery industry, who passed away yesterday at the age 81. A former chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), a position he filled from 2008 to 2010 after two terms as vice chairman, he represented the Indian

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Vasant Mehta, Illustrious Leader of G&J Industry Dies

Mumbai: The Indian gem and jewellery industry has lost one of its most respected statesmen. Vasant Mehta, former Chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), passed away today, leaving behind a remarkable legacy built over several decades of dedicated service to the industry. A second-generation diamantaire, Mehta graduated from Calcutta University and moved to Mumbai in 1966,

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BSM Brazil 2027 Returns to São Paulo with Expanded International Presence

São Paulo, Brazil: Following the remarkable success of its previous editions, Buyer Seller Meeting (BSM Brazil) will return to São Paulo in April 2027, further strengthening its position as Latin America’s premier international B2B event for the diamond, gemstone, jewelry and precious metals industries. Organized with the mission of connecting qualified buyers and leading international suppliers, BSM Brazil 2027 will welcome an even larger number

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Israel’s Diamond Industry Under Severe Pressure

Mumbai: Israel’s once-prominent diamond industry is facing one of the most difficult periods in its history, with veteran traders reportedly leaving the business and searching for alternative livelihoods. A recent report by Ynetnews has highlighted the depth of the crisis at the Israel Diamond Exchange in Ramat Gan, traditionally one of the world’s important diamond trading centres. According to veteran

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