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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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India Harmonizes GST for Rough Diamonds
Mumbai: The GST Council in its 21st meeting held on 9th September 2017 has recommended changes in the rate structure of various items including products falling under Chapter 71. As per the GST rates announced for rough diamonds the industrial and unsorted rough diamonds has been classified under 3% rate of GST and non-industrial rough diamonds were classified under 0.25%
Synthdetect Now Available to Retailers
London: The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR), a De Beers Group company, has announced that the industry’s first synthetic screening device for set jewellery, SYNTHdetect, is now available for delivery. SYNTHdetect is the only synthetic screening device that has been designed specifically for jewellery retailers, allowing them to quickly and easily ensure the authenticity of the diamonds
ITC to Host Gem Diamonds Rough Tender
Ramat Gan: The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) International Tender Center (ITC) will host Gem Diamonds’ first tender of high quality Letšeng production outside of Antwerp. The tender will feature large high value rough diamonds (+10.80 ct) from the Letšeng mine in Lesotho. The viewing will take place at the ITC in theIsrael bourse complex from October 15 – 18, 2017.
AWDC Denounces Accusations
Antwerp: The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) denounces accusations made by Global Witness earlier yesterday regarding three shipments of diamonds from Zimbabwe which were traded in Antwerp between December 2013 and September 2014. According to Global Witness, European sanctions that are enforced against Zimbabwe may have been violated, because of the sale of three shipments of Zimbabwean diamonds in Antwerp,
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,
