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Snap Shot: Most of the damage in the week ending 2 October landed before the good news arrived, and the good news then failed to repair it. August core PCE inflation, released on 30 September, rose 3.0% from a year earlier against expectations of 3.3%, helped partly by methodology changes at the Bureau of Economic Analysis. September payrolls on 2 October then added just 29,000 jobs against forecasts near 90,000, with unemployment at 4.2% and August revised down to 133,000
Despite Collapsing Hike Odds, Rising Yields Kept Indian Gold, Silver Below Their Floors
Snap Shot: Most of the damage in the week ending 2 October landed before the good news arrived, and the good news then failed to repair it. August core PCE inflation, released on 30 September, rose 3.0% from a year earlier against expectations of 3.3%, helped partly by methodology changes at the Bureau of Economic Analysis. September payrolls on 2 October then added just 29,000 jobs against forecasts near 90,000, with unemployment at 4.2% and August revised down to 133,000
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Platinum Jewellery Shines at the 98th Academy Awards
Mumbai: The 98th Academy Awards showcased some of the most spectacular jewelry moments of awards season, with platinum serving as the setting of choice for many of the evening’s standout looks. Celebrated for its rarity, strength and naturally luminous white color, platinum provided the perfect foundation for extraordinary diamonds and rare gemstones worn by Hollywood’s leading talent. From dramatic diamond
GJEPC Introduces Special Recognition Award
Bengaluru: At IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026, GJEPC introduced special recognition award, Hidden Stars, for the very first time, dedicated to the teams who work behind the scenes and play a vital role in the success of every jewellery business. Often unseen yet highly influential, these professionals help shape important decisions, guide collections, and strengthen the very foundation of retail excellence. Their
WGC to Develop Shared Infrastructure for Digital Gold
London: The World Gold Council (WGC) recently announced a pioneering initiative to build new market infrastructure designed to unlock the next era of digital gold’s development. WGC has co-authored a White paper titled Digital Gold: The Case for a Shared Infrastructure with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) which explores “Gold as a Service” – a new platform to support the issuance
Diamond is Forever: The Making of a Cultural Icon 1926–2026
Mumbai: De Beers Group, a global leader in the natural diamond industry with a legacy spanning over a century, is launching A Diamond Is Forever: The Making of a Cultural Icon 1926–2026, a visual retrospective celebrating its pioneering role in shaping the world of natural diamonds. The book traces how, beginning in the 1930s, the brand reimagined natural diamonds from discreet
Linneys Unveils Exclusive Argyle Pink Diamond Quokka
Perth: Renowned Australian jeweller Linneys has unveiled a remarkable creation: The Argyle Pink Quokka. This sculpture, crafted from rare Argyle Pink Diamonds and 18-karat gold, is a tribute to two of Western Australia’s most beloved icons – the quokka, known as the world’s happiest animal, native to the shores of Rottnest Island, and the now-closed Argyle Diamond Mine. Limited to
Dubai’s Largest Polished Diamond Auction
Dubai: Rapaport Diamond Corporation and DMCC have announced the largest polished diamond auction ever held in the emirate’s history. The auction will feature over 3,200 lots of polished diamonds, totalling more than 50,000 carats, and will be held at the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) in Almas Tower. This event marks a strategic expansion of Rapaport’s viewings in Dubai and a
GJSCI Makes the Nation Proud Again
Mumbai: India’s Gem and Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI) has yet again made the nation proud by bagging the prestigious Medallion of Excellence Award at the World Skills Competition, Lyon – France, 2024. The competition, held in Lyon, France, witnessed participants from over 80 countries vying for top honors in various skill categories. GJSCI’s Performance at the WorldSkills Competitions
IIGJ to Participate in Live Interaction with PM
Udupi: On the occasion of the first anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Scheme, the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), a Project of GJEPC in Udupi, has been selected as one of seven institutes nationwide for a live interaction with Hon’ble Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi on 20th September 2024. PM Vishwakarma is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering
