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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NDC Launches World Diamond Day on April 8

Mumbai: The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) introduces World Diamond Day on April 8, 2026, a global movement that brings people together through the stories behind natural diamonds. On this day, everyone is invited to participate, from those who work with diamonds every day to those who wear, gift, or admire them. World Diamond Day is about sharing the personal and

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Winners of the Mega Lucky Draw Announced

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) announced the winners of Mega Lucky Draw on 23rd March, where registered paid visitors won a Mercedes-Benz, Thar, Maruti and many more exciting bumper prizes. The Mega Lucky Draw for paid visitors on the concluding day of the IIJS Bharat Tritiya Show, added a celebratory note to the show, with lucky winners

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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

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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

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Gemewizard Collaborates with IIG

Mumbai: The Gem Color Academy, Gemewizard’s educational wing, has announced the official opening of its fourth branch, run in collaboration with International Institute of Gemology (IIG) of India. The new venture enables IIG to offer online and on-site classes of Gem Color Academy’s Colored Stones Grading Course in its premises in India and Hong Kong. Gemewizard’s president Menahem Sevdermish discusses

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Antwerp’s Rough Tenders Thrive Despite Pandemic

Mumbai: Antwerp’s tender houses have been thriving in 2020, enabled by quick adaptations and continuity of operations in the Antwerp diamond square mile. Antwerp is home to a critical mass of buyers as well as the largest concentration of tender houses and representative offices of mining companies, enabling the successful conclusion of nearly 100 rough tenders, and more than 10,5 million

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Nirav Modi’s Judgement on 25th February

London: The Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London will give its judgement on 25th February whether diamantaire Nirav Modi would be sent to India to face the law in the Rs 13,000 crore-bank fraud case. On January 8, the UK court completed the hearing on extradition of Nirav Modi to India and set February 25 as next date to deliver its judgement. Nirav

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Consumer Trends & Industry Innovation by Paola

Mumbai: In one of the most riveting Knowledge Forum series organised by the GJEPC during IIJS Virtual 2.0, Paola de Luca, the founder of The Futurist Ltd, threw light on Consumer Trends & Industry Innovation, a relevant theme for our industry today. The session was hosted by Dolly Choudhary, Director, Promotions, Marketing & Business Development, GJEPC. Paola stressed upon the fact

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