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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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Fancy Color Diamonds – Appreciation or Profit?
Ramat Gan: The recent $9 million lawsuit filed by New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees created a serious buzz in the diamond and jewelry community. Following the news, the Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) received endless inquiries from jewelry stores, wholesalers and investment companies asking the FCRF to shed some light on the subject, with a particularly high volume of
GJEPC Holds 1st Edition of India Gemstone Week
Jaipur: The first edition of India Gemstone Week, organized by Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC} was inaugurated yesterday by Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Mr. C R Chaudhary at a glittering ceremony at Hotel Fair Mont in Pink City. The grand event also marked the presence of eminent dignitaries
Gitanjali is No More a De Beers’ Sightholder
Mumbai: Gitanjali Group owned by Mehul Choksi has lost its prestigious sightholdership with the world’s leading diamond mining company De Beers following his involvement in India’s biggest bank fraud along with his billionaire nephew Nirav Modi, reports The Times of India. In an article published in TOI on February 22, 2018 under the heading ‘Gitanjali may lose De Beers sightholder
Lucara Finds 472 ct. Diamond from Karowe Mine
Gaborone: Lucara Diamond Corp.’s 100% owned Karowe Diamond Mine in Botswana has yielded up another large diamond. This one, at 472 carat, is the third largest stone recovered at Karowe, Lucara said. It is a top light brown gem diamond. Lucara CEO, Eira Thomas commented, “In 2018, mining at Karowe is focused in the high value south lobe, which consistently
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
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
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
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,
