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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Forevermark and Kays Jewels Launch Festive Collection

Kanpur: Forevermark, the diamond brand from the De Beers Group, launches its stunning festive collection in association with Kays Jewels, the leading and most trusted jeweller in Kanpur. Highlighting the exquisite brilliance of a Forevermark diamond, Kays Jewels, has skilfully created masterpieces of necklaces, bracelets, earrings and pendant sets, crafted with exceptional Forevermark diamonds inscribed with a unique inscription number

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PNG Jewellers’ Launches 1st Franchise Store in Aundh

Mumbai: India’s jewellery brand, PNG Jewellers has entered the franchising segment with the opening of its first franchise store at Aundh. The store was inaugurated on the occasion of Dussherra on 18th October 2018. For almost two centuries, PNG Jewellers has fulfilled customers’ expectations for generations and build credibility with their superior quality jewellery. The store is strategically located at ITI

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CIBJO Focuses on Responsible Sourcing

Bogota: The 2018 CIBJO Congress concluded yesterday in Bogotá, Colombia, after three days of official business, which followed two days of steering committee meetings. The final day of the congress was marked by a visit by Colombia’s Vice President, Marta Lucia Ramirez. Addressing the special session of the congress, which also was attended by about 200 members of the Chamber

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Big Growth Expected this Diwali in Platinum Sales

Mumbai: India has become the growth engine of platinum jewellery globally, according to a report published by Platinum Guild International (PGI), a trade organisation supported by major South African platinum producers. A strong preference for platinum among young consumers is one of the strongest driving forces to the growth of platinum jewellery demand in India. With the onslaught of festive

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Men of Platinum Expands Collection with New Designs 

Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India has unveiled a new Men of Platinum collection featuring chains, pendants, bracelets and rings designed for men at different stages of their journey. Endorsed by Rohit Sharma and Anirudh Ravichander in the brand’s new campaign, the collection brings to life a central belief: enduring success is forged through character—the conviction to forge your own

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De Beers and Botswana Extend Partnership with Letsile Tebogo

London: De Beers Group and the Government of the Republic of Botswana today announced the extension of De Beers’ partnership with Olympic champion and Botswana sporting icon Letsile Tebogo. Originally launched in January 2025, when Tebogo was appointed a De Beers Global Ambassador, the partnership has now been expanded into a three-year programme of work between De Beers and the

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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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