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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 Gem & Jewellery Machinery Expo Inaugurated
Mumbai: Mr. Manoj Dwivedi, Joint Secretary, Dept. Commerce, MoC&I, Govt of India, Mr. Shailesh Sangani (Convenor, Promotions, Marketing and Business Development Sub-Committee, GJEPC) Mr. Saunak Parikh (Convener – National Exhibitions Sub-committee, GJEPC) inaugurated today the India Gem & Jewellery Machinery Expo organised by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) on in Mumbai. India Gem & Jewellery Machinery Expo
34th Edition of IIJS Opens in Mumbai
Mumbai: The 34th edition of the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS), now positioned as IIJS Premiere, was inaugurated this morning at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon East (Mumbai) by Mr Manoj Dwivedi, Joint Secretary, Dept. Commerce, MoC&I, Govt of India and Mr. Alan Chirgwin, VP, Sales and Marketing, Rio Tinto in the presence of Praveenshankar Pandya, Chairman, and Russell Mehta
Glittering “Prelude to IIJS 2017” Presented
Mumbai: In a new move, The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) held a special show on the eve of the IIJS this year dubbed “Prelude to IIJS 2017”. The event, along the lines of fashion shows by couturiers, showcased the stunning designs of 15 companies. The jewellery presented ranged from traditional, bridal gold adornments, to scintillating jadau and
A Unique Tribute to Mother Teresa by Laksh Pahuja
Mumbai: India’s globally renowned jewellery designer Mr. Laksh Pahuja has crafted a unique piece of jewellery to pay tribute to Saint Mother Teresa. Mr. Sanjay Kothari, the former chairman of India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) unveiled the piece today at the 34th India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) in presence of select industry leaders and media persons. Highly
Surat to Set Diamond Bourse in 2 Lakh Sq. Yards
Surat: Surat, known as a hub for processing of rough diamond is readying itself to set up a world class diamond bourse having trading facilities which will integrate processing and house all those interested in diamond business at one place, reports The Times of India. The proposed bourse may be of the size of the one existing in Mumbai. Mumbai’s
EGL Uncovers 4 Synthetics in Parcel of 20 Stones
Ramat Gan: In an unusual case, EGL International in Israel said it has discovered four synthetic diamonds in a parcel of 20 stones submitted by a long-time client, reports idexonline.com. The lab-grown diamonds were uncovered in the first phase of testing using FTIR infrared spectroscopy, said EGL International Managing Partner and CEO, Guy D. Benhamou, who added that the diamonds
Bitcoin Growing in Adoption
New York: The cyber currency bitcoin is seeing increasing adoption, said a May 31 panel on “Bitcoin and the Jewelry Industry: What You Need to Know.” “In terms of the world’s economic system, bitcoin is doing small numbers,” said the panel’s moderator Verichannel CEO Jacques Voorhees, whose son works for a bitcoin company. “But the adoption rate is soaring.” Some
Fresh Diamond Looting Spree in Marange
Harare: Observers have reported a fresh diamond looting spree, with security and army chiefs said to be working hand in glove with senior mining companies’ staff in the scam. Reports said the swindle is being spurred on by panic among mining staff members who are not sure of their fate following a government announcement that it will streamline diamond mining
