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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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WJA Unveils Designers of India Book
Mumbai: The Womes’s Jewelry Association (WJA) India, recently launched a coffee table book titled “Designers of India” during the inaugural ceremony of the 12th edition of IIJS SIGNATURE. The book was unveiled by the Guest of Honour, Dr Subodh Agarwal, Additional Chief Secretary, Industries, Government of Rajasthan. Also present on the occasion on the dais were Chairman GJEPC, Pramod Kumar
IIJS Signature and IGJME 2019 Inaugurated
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) presented the trade with two wonderful opportunities to commence the Year’s buying season with the 12th edition of Signature IIJS and the 6th edition of India Gem & Jewellery Machinery Expo (IGJME) from 10-13 February 2019 at the National Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai. Dr. Subodh Kumar Agarwal (Addn. Chief Secretary – Industry, Govt. of Rajasthan) and Mr. Pramod
Boaz Moldawsky Elected as President of IDI
Ramat Gan: The board of the Israel Diamond Institute (IDI) has elected Mr. Boaz Moldawsky for a 3-year term as chairman, a press release from the IDI says. Moldawsky, who has served as acting chairman for the past year, has also been deputy president of the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE), chairman of the finance committee, and a member of the
Eli Avidar to Leave CIBJO Position
Milan: Eli Avidar, CIBJO Vice President, has resigned his position at the World Jewellery Confederation, announcing that he plans to run for national political office during the upcoming parliamentary elections for the Israeli Knesset, which will take place on April 9. “Five years ago I had the honour and the privilege to be invited to join the CIBJO Board of
GSI Issues India’s First Pigeon Blood Reports
Jaipur: Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the world’s largest gemological organizations, has begun issuing colored stone reports carrying recognized color trade names — Pigeon Blood for ruby, Royal Blue and Padparadscha for sapphire — in Jaipur and Mumbai. It is the first time such reports have been issued in India. The designations are granted only to untreated stones. Heated, diffused or otherwise enhanced material is
Sky Gold Enters MSCI India Domestic Small Cap Index
Mumbai: Sky Gold & Diamonds Ltd, one of India’s fast-growing jewellery manufacturers, has been added to the MSCI India Domestic Small Cap Index, as part of the latest index review announced by MSCI. The inclusion marks an important milestone for Sky Gold, reflecting the company’s growing presence and relevance within India’s listed small-cap universe. A key development during the current quarter
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
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,
