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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IDE Pres. Praises Sale of R2Net to Signet

Ramat Gan, Israel, August 25, 2017: Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) President Yoram Dvash praised the impending sale of R2Net, owner of online jewellery retailer James Allen, to Signet Jewellers. R2Net has important ties to the Israeli Diamond Industry. Originally founded by Israeli diamond trader Oded Edelman as a trading network for diamonds, it has become under the brands James Allen

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India’s Jewellery Exports Down 32% in July

Mumbai: India’s exports of gold jewellery, both studded and plain, during the month of July 2017 dropped by nearly 32% to $ 411.37 mn from $ 602.04 mn during July 2016. Overall exports from the gem and jewellery sector during July 2017 stood at $ 2.42 bn, a drop of 23.61% over the $ 3.17 bn exported in the same

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Surat Jail Trains Inmates in Cutting Polishing

Surat: The Surat district Jail authorities in association with a diamond firm, have started teaching cutting and polishing of rough diamonds to the prisoners. A diamond firm had installed two emery wheels in the jail where at present eight prisoners are learning cutting and polishing of diamonds. The step has been taken by the Jail superintendent H R Chaudhary, with

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Forevermark Presents Trends for 2017

Mumbai: Forevermark, the diamond brand from The De Beers Group of Companies, launched the Autumn-Winter trend collections 2017– Geo-Deco and Declaration. Inspired by fascinating patterns in nature, Geo-Deco focuses on geometrical elements at its core ¬– bringing balance, proportion and symmetry to create a harmonious whole. Shimmering lines of flowing diamonds, like sunrays, from a Forevermark solitaire diamond, add textural

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Natural Diamond Council Becomes ‘The Diamond Collective’

Mumbai: The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) now becomes ‘The Diamond Collective’ unveiling a new global strategy to reconnect natural diamonds with culture, strengthen consumer confidence and drive long-term relevancy. Shaped by new CEO Amber Pepper following six months of consultation with producers, retailers, brands, creatives and consumers, the strategy responds to a fundamental shift in how people discover, value and

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GJEPC Reviews FY2025-26 Performance & Priorities

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) held its 60th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 23rd September, 2026, at the Bharat Diamond Bourse, Mumbai, in hybrid mode. The meeting was presided over by Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, in the presence of Mr. Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman; Mr. Anil Virani, Convener, Audit & Finance; Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive

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India’s Studded Gold Jewellery Export Rises 51.22% 

Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery exports continued their positive momentum in August 2026, with gross exports increasing 3.14% in US dollar terms and 12.52% in rupee terms year-on-year to US$ 2.30 billion (Rs. 21,945.87 crore), compared to US$ 2.23 billion (Rs. 19,503.52 crore) in August 2025, according to figures declared by Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). A notable

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JGW September Gets 4.5% Jump in Attendance

Hong Kong:  JGW September (Jewellery & Gem World Hong Kong September) wrapped up yesterday shattering post-pandemic records, welcoming 57,632 “unique” buyers during its week-long run across two locations − a 4.5% increase over the previous edition, show organizer Informa Markets announced today. Staged as a massive dual-venue showcase, the B2B event ran from 14 – 18 September at the Asia

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