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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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Russia to Sell LGD Jewellery in Separate Windows
Moscow: The Finance Ministry of Russian Federation has prepared a draft under which jewellery featuring artificial materials having the characteristics of natural stones should be displayed in separate windows, according to Interfax. The decree states that the windows with such jewellery should be marked with a note saying “Jewelry and other articles featuring materials of artificial origin”. Lab-grown diamonds have
India Gemstone Week Opens in Jaipur
Jaipur: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) opened the 6th edition of “India Gemstone Week” in Jaipur yesterday. The event was inaugurated by Mr. Pramod Kumar Agrawal, Chairman, GJEPC; Mr. Nirmal Bardia, Regional Chairman, Mr. Vijay Kedia, Co-convener, Coloured Gemstones Panel, Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, along with International buyers and exhibitors from India. Mr. Pramod Kumar Agrawal,
GJC Complains EC about Enforcement Agencies
Mumbai: With the code of conduct in place, the jewellery sector in India has become one of the soft targets of the law enforcement agencies. Despite having all the necessary documents and papers, seizure and daily obstacles in the movement of jewellery has become a new norm in the jewellery business across the country. In one such incident, the local
CIBJO Congress from 18th Nov in Bahrain
Milan: CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, will hold its 2019 annual congress in Manama, the capital of the Kingdom of Bahrain, from November 18 to November 20. Pre-congress meetings will be held November 16 and 17, and the congress will follow the World Pearl Forum, which is due to take place on November 14 and 15. The CIBJO Annual Congress
GJEPC Urges Simpler Path to Gold Monetization
Mumbai: India’s gold monetization efforts must focus on simplicity, trust and convenience if the country is to unlock the vast stock of idle household gold, said Khushboo Ranawat, Regional Chairperson – West, and Member – National Exhibitions, GJEPC, during a panel discussion at the ‘India’s Gold Revolution: Monetization, Tokenization & Financial Transformation’ seminar organized by the Bombay Chamber of Commerce &
GJEPC Hosts U.S. Senators, State Lawmakers for Industry Dialogue
Mumbai: Against the backdrop of deepening India-U.S. trade ties, GJEPC hosted a delegation of U.S. senators, state legislators and National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) officials at its Mumbai headquarters on 22nd June to provide an overview of India’s gem and jewellery industry and discuss key sectoral trends. The delegation comprised Wayne Harper, President Emeritus and President Pro Tempore, National Conference
Jewellery Crafts Design Competition at IIJS Bharat-Premiere 2026
Mumbai: IIJS Bharat – Premiere 2026 invites you to participate in the “Jewellery Crafts Design Competition”, presented under this year’s Brilliant Bharat – “Music of India” theme. For the 42nd edition of IIJS Bharat – Premiere, exhibitors are encouraged to create jewellery inspired by India’s rich and diverse musical heritage. From classical ragas, folk traditions, devotional music, and regional instruments
PGI (India) Strengthens its Consumer Visibility
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India has announced a focused hyperlocal activation programme ahead of the upcoming wedding season, aimed at strengthening consideration for platinum jewellery across key markets. The programme will run from mid-June to mid-July 2026. Designed to deliver high reach and frequency across premium catchments, the initiative aims to increase visibility for platinum jewellery closer to key
