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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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Relatives of Israeli Diamond Tycoon Arrested
Tel Aviv: Relatives of Israeli billionaire Lev Leviev were arrested on Monday morning in connection with a massive diamond smuggling scheme. Leviev’s son and brother were among six suspects arrested on suspicion of smuggling diamonds worth hundreds of millions of shekels to Israel. Also among the six was a veteran employee of one of Leviev’s factories in Russia, who returned to Israel six
Zimbabwe to Announce Diamond Policy
Harare: Zimbabwe’s mining minister Mr. Winston Chitando says he expects to announce a diamond policy later this month, which will also regularise the operations of the State-owned Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC). The policy is expected to lead to the unbundling of ZCDC and put legal requirements for mining companies to have corporate social responsibility programmes. ZCDC was established in
AWDC Partners with Alibaba
Antwerp: Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) and Alibaba Group announced that they have entered an exclusive partnership to offer Antwerp certified diamonds to Chinese consumers via Alibaba’s B2C marketplace, Tmall. The cooperation agreement was signed in the framework of the first China International Import Expo (CIEE), which is being held this week in Shanghai. Chinese consumers love Antwerp diamonds and China
CIBJO Certified as Carbon Neutral for 5th Year
Milan: CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, has been certified as being carbon neutral in 2017, which is the fifth straight year that offset its greenhouse gas emissions through the purchase of carbon credits. It did so as part of the CIBJO Greenhouse Gas Measurement Initiative that was launched several years ago to promote environmental consciousness and responsibility in the jewellery
India’s G&J Exports Rise 2.44% in April–July 2026
Mumbai: India’s gross gems and jewellery (G&J) exports for the April–July 2026 period stood at US$ 9.17 billion (Rs. 87,078.01 crore), registering 2.44% growth in US Dollar terms and 13.58% growth in Rupee terms over the corresponding period last year, according to figures provided by Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). The growth has been led by value-added segments.
Russia Plans Europe’s Largest Diamond Cutting Cluster
Moscow: Russia is planning to create the largest cluster of diamond-cutting facilities in Europe, in a move aimed at retaining more value from its stones. The cluster will combine Alrosa’s Kristall cutting plant in Smolensk with facilities in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Russia’s main diamond-producing region. President Vladimir Putin formalized the plan in an executive order signed August 6.
Sky Gold & Diamonds Unveils Innovative Designs
Mumbai: Sky Gold & Diamonds showcased its strong focus on innovation and design excellence at IIJS Premiere 2026, unveiling a diverse portfolio of products reflecting evolving consumer preferences and market trends. The showcase was attended by Mr. Rajesh Kalyanaraman, Executive Director, Kalyan Jewellers, and Mr. Ba Ramesh, Joint Managing Director, Thangamayil Jewellery Ltd., along with Sky Gold & Diamonds’ Directors
GJC Announces 15th Edition of National Jewellery Awards
Mumbai: The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) proudly announces the 15th edition of the National Jewellery Awards (NJA’26), India’s most prestigious celebration of excellence in the gem and jewellery industry. Widely regarded as the industry’s highest honour, the National Jewellery Awards recognise and celebrate exceptional achievements in jewellery design, manufacturing, retailing, craftsmanship, innovation, and branding. Entries for NJA 2026
