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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Diamond Detection Expo & Symposium Inaugurated

Mumbai: The Diamond Detection Expo & Symposium (DDES) 2018 commenced yesterday with an inauguration by The Consul General of the United States of America, HE Mr. Edgard D. Kagan. The DDES, organised by The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in affiliation with the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), is being held in the BDB from April 23-25, 2018. It

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Mia by Tanishq Launches on Amazon.in

Mumbai: Tanishq has announced the launch of its contemporary jewellery brand Mia on Amazon.in, making a wide range of the brand’s fine jewellery selection easily discoverable and accessible to millions of Amazon India customers. This association marks the next phase of Mia by Tanishq’s rapid growth in the Indian jewellery market. The growing brand from Tanishq is known for its

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Bharat Diamond Week Kicks off

  Mumbai: More than 1,000 visitors from India and across the world are taking part in the Bharat Diamond Week at the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) in Mumbai, India, which opened yesterday. The Bharat Diamond Week was officially inaugurated by the US Consul General in Mumbai, His Excellency Mr. Edgard D. Kagan. BDB ended registration five days ago due to

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Narayan Jewellers Launches Forevermark ‘Artemis’

Vadodara: Narayan Jewellers by Ketan and Jatin Chokshi launched the exclusive Forevermark Artemis™ Collection by master couturier Bibhu Mohapatra at their store yesterday. Bringing the exquisite collection handcrafted with beautiful, rare and responsibly sourced Forevermark diamonds to Gujarat, Bollywood film star Fatima Sana Sheikh unveiled the new collection. Inspired by the interstellar theme the Forevermark Artemis™ Collection highlights three key

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Global Certificate in LGD Technology Launched

Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) and the India Centre for Lab Grown Diamonds (InCent LGD) at IIT Madras have commenced the first batch of their Global Certificate in Lab Grown Diamond Technology, with 23 participants. Classes began on 21 October 2026, following a virtual inauguration on 19 October. The inaugural batch includes entrepreneurs, manufacturers, representatives of

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GJEPC Participates in Haryana Workshop on Leveraging FTAs for Export Growth

Gurugram: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) facilitated the participation of a delegation of its member exporters in the State-Level Workshop on ‘Leveraging Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) – Outreach Programme’, organized by the Directorate of MSME, Government of Haryana, at the Grand Hyatt, Gurugram, on 3 November 2026. The workshop, held under the theme ‘Translating India’s Free Trade

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IAGES New Film Moves ‘PehlaCheckIAGES’ from Awareness to Habit

Mumbai: The Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) is empowering gold buyers this festive season to make informed purchases by amplifying awareness about its #PehlaCheckIAGES campaign through engaging ad film created to build assurance and trust among buyers. Since its launch in December 2025, the ‘Before you buy Gold, #PehlaCheckIAGES’ campaign has urged consumers through diverse outdoor advertising

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Divine Solitaires Announces Special Festive Offers

Mumbai: Divine Solitaires, India’s leading natural diamond solitaires brand, is offering special Dhanteras benefits on its Diamond Coins from 26 October to 6 November 2026. The offer includes an assured gift with every eligible purchase, a lucky draw with 100% cashback vouchers for 10 customers, and price protection. Dhanteras is considered an auspicious occasion to welcome prosperity and good fortune,

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