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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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GJEPC Organized Prelude to IIJS 2018
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council, GJEPC also organized, ‘Prelude to IIJS 2018’, a B2B event on 8th August at Hotel JW Marriot. The event featured 15 Jewellery Manufacturers showcasing their exquisite jewellery collections specially created for 35th India International Jewellery Show (IIJS). Throwing open the event, Chairman of GJEPC Mr. Pramod Agarwal said, “Prelude to the IIJS
Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair from 7th Sept.
Bangkok: Ministry of Commerce’s Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), announces its readiness to host the 62nd edition of the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair (BGJF) under the theme of “Heritage & Craftsmanship” which highlights Thailand’s cultural heritage and the exquisite craftsmanship of Thai artisans that are internationally renowned. The 62nd BGJF is expected to welcome over 20,000 buyers and visitors from
First India Australia BSM Began
Mumbai: The first India Australia Jewellery Buyer Seller Meet was inaugurated yesterday in Mumbai by the Vice Chairman of India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) Mr. Colin Shah. Ten Indian jewellery exporters will interact with a delegation from Australia, as well as a smaller delegation from Ireland over the next few days. The format of the show includes
Forevermark Diamonds Sparkle at the IIJS 2018
Forevermark, the diamond brand from The De Beers Group of Companies continues its association with India’s most premium jewellery fair – The India International Jewellery show (IIJS). The show will be held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre from the 09th to the 13th of August 2018. With a platform like IIJS, Forevermark, under the umbrella of its parent company, De Beers, promises that
New Tariff Puts India’s G&J Exports Under Pressure
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has taken note of the United States’ transition from the temporary Section 122 balance-of-payments surcharge to the new Section 301 tariff regime, effective from 24 July 2026, under which the additional tariff on Indian gem and jewellery (G&J) exports remain unchanged at 10%. The new tariff framework follows the conclusion of investigations
European Natural Diamonds Exempted from US Tariffs
Antwerp: Natural diamonds cut in Europe will once again be exempted from US import tariffs. This brings an end to the 10% import tariff that had been in effect for the past six months. The restored exemption is significant news for the Antwerp diamond sector: Antwerp is Europe’s leading diamond-cutting centre, and the United States is a major trading partner
De Beers’ Rough Production Rises 88% in Q2 2026
London: De Beers has reported that its rough diamond production was 88% higher at 7.8 million carats, reflecting the impact of the extended maintenance shutdown in the comparative period at Orapa in Botswana, as well as the planned mining of higher-grade ore at both Jwaneng in Botswana and Gahcho Kué in Canada. Planned plant maintenance at Orapa and Jwaneng during
Only Natural Diamonds Should be Graded with 4Cs: CIBJO
Milan: The Diamond Commission of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has insisted that the 4C polished diamond grading system (cut, color, clarity, and carat weight) should only be used for natural stones, but not synthetic ones. In the Special Report prepared for the upcoming 2026 CIBJO Congress, the Commission’s head Udi Sheintal also urged the industry’s stakeholders to use the
