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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Industry Leaders Pay Tribute to Pulwama Martyrs

Mumbai: Indian Leaders of G&J Industry recently gathered in the premises of the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) to express their solidarity with the CRPF soldiers who were massacred in Kashmir’s Pulwama by a handful of terrorists. It is known that in barbaric act of terror on CRPF convoy in the Kashmir Valley over 40 CRPF personnel had martyred on Thursday,

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Bibhu Showcases New Forevermark Collection

New York: Celebrating their on-going association with leading New York-based fashion designer Bibhu Mohapatra; Forevermark, the diamond brand from De Beers Group mesmerised on the runway as the designer showcased his new collection during New York Fashion Week. In collaboration with Narayan Jewellers by Ketan & Jatin Chokshi, Forevermark provided an assortment of beautiful, rare and responsibly sourced diamond jewellery

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GJEPC Distributes Artisan Awards

Mumbai: It was a night to remember as the real stars of Indias coveted designer jewellery descended from the skies to the Royal Opera House in south Mumbai responding to the futuristic theme of Enchanted Cosmos! The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) presented The Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2019 powered by GIA (Gemological Institute of America) and co-partnered

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GJEPC Organised Design Inspirations Seminar

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organized its annual seminar Design Inspirations during the 12th edition of Signature IIJS show. Addressing the gathering, Chairman of the GJEPC Mr. Pramod Kumar Agrawal said that the Indian gem and jewellery industry has come a long way. “India is the largest manufacturer of cut and polished diamonds, the sixth largest

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Divine Solitaires, SGL Launch ‘Know Your Diamond’ Zone

Mumbai: The initiative equips Divine Solitaires’ reputed partner jewellers with advanced screening technology that can help verify key characteristics of diamonds,including whether a diamond is natural or laboratory-grown, checking laser inscriptions andverifying Hearts & Arrows (H&A). The screening machines will be provided as inventory to premium Divine Solitaires partner jewellers, enabling consumers to access the technology free of charge at

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Sky Gold & Diamonds Acquires Purvi Gems

Mumbai: Sky Gold & Diamonds Ltd., (Sky Gold) one of India’s leading jewellery manufacturers and exporters, has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% equity shares of Purvi Gems & Jewellery (India) Private Limited, a company engaged in the manufacturing of uncut and precia jewellery and related products. Following the completion of the acquisition on October 7, 2026, Sky Gold is

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‘UNNATI’ to Power Women in G&J Industry

Surat: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of India’s gem and jewellery industry, yesterday launched ‘UNNATI – Powering Women in Gems & Jewellery’, a national mission to drive women in the sector learn, lead and grow as skilled professionals, entrepreneurs and future leaders. Beginning with its Gujarat chapter at Sardar Patel Smruti Bhavan, Surat, UNNATI

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QDE Widens its Scope with CIBJO Membership

Doha: The Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE) has been admitted to membership of CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO), the international jewellery industry’s principal representative and standards-setting body. QDE joins as a National Association Member, extending the exchange’s international standing beyond the diamond trade into the wider diamond, coloured gemstone and jewellery sector. QDE’s membership was approved in CIBJO’s centenary year.

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