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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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De Beers Partners with Cricketer Abhishek Sharma
De Beers Group, the world’s leading diamond company has announced its association with Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma to celebrate natural diamonds in India, bringing together two forces defined by character, authenticity and enduring excellence. Abhishek Sharma has emerged as one of the most exciting voices in Indian cricket, known for his fearless style of play and strong personal identity. His
Risk of Deception while Buying Diamond Jewellery
Antwerp: During a public event today at Antwerpen-Centraal railway station, the diamond industry body Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) raised awareness among passers-by about the risk of deception by jewelers when purchasing diamond jewelry. A lack of consumer knowledge about the difference between natural and synthetic diamonds makes them vulnerable to malpractice. During the initiative, passers-by could have their diamond
GJEPC Organized IJEX FAM Programme
Dubai: The five-day Familiarization (FAM) Program by GJEPC’s India Jewellery Exposition Centre (IJEX), Dubai, provided Indian jewellery exporters with comprehensive insights into the Middle East market, focusing on regional dynamics, consumer preferences, and retail environments across the UAE. The 6th batch of the IJEX FAM Programme, initiated and facilitated under GJEPC’s Export Mentorship Programme (EMP), delivered a structured five-day immersion
Augmont Launches SPOT 2.0 for Efficient Business
Mumbai: Augmont, India’s Gold Platform has announced the launch of SPOT 2.0 — an improved trading platform application that consolidates every Augmont product and service into a single, secure, and intuitive interface. Designed specifically for jewellers, manufacturers, and retail customers, SPOT 2.0 replaces the fragmentation of multiple tools under a unified platform that puts the entire bullion trading ecosystem offered by Augmont
Atul Saraf Receives Purvanchal Icon Awards
Gorakhpur: Uttar Pradesh’s leading jewellery chain Aisshpra Gems & Jewels Director Mr. Atul Saraf received Icon of the Year Award at Purvanchal Icon Awards by actor Govinda during the Purvanchal Icon Awards event held in Gorakhpur. Aisshpra Gems & Jewels has emerged as one of the credible and renowned jewellery houses of Uttar Pradesh under the leadership of Mr. Atul
GJEPC Once Again Demands Reduction in Gold Duty
GJEPC Sends Budgetory Demands to the Govt. Mumbai: India’s Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present budgetary proposals in the Parliament on the 1st February, 2020. The country’s Gem & Jewellery sector as been demanding some incentives and has sent a list of its demands to the Finance Minister. Mr. Pramod Agrawal, Chairman of the Gem & Jewellery
HRD Antwerp Announces New CEO
InAntwerp: After a long period of uncertainty, HRD Antwerp is looking to the future with a new and ambitious CEO. Ellen Joncheere, formerly the General Manager at Fremach, will be the new CEO at HRD Antwerp as of January 20th. The current interim CEO, Michel Janssens, will be retiring next summer. Ellen has worked in a wide range of other
Mediterranean Gemmological & Jewellery Con. from May 15
Vancouver: The organisers of the Sixth Mediterranean Gemmological & Jewellery Conference, to take place in Thessaloniki, Greece, from May 15-17, have announced the top-level speakers taking part in the event. The overall theme of the 2020 conference will be ‘Valuation and Marketing Of Diamonds And Gems’, and the gathering will also feature seven parallel workshops. The conference has grown in
