We Wish to Build Globally Relevant SKY Gold: Akash Talesara
Israel’s Diamond Industry Under Severe Pressure
Did Natural Diamond Ind. Misjudge LGD Threat?
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
Top News
NAJ CEO Michael Rawlinson Resigns
London: Michael Rawlinson has resigned as CEO of the UK’s National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) to pursue other interests, the trade organization said Friday. Rawlinson took charge of the NAJ in 2015, when the British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) and the National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG) merged to create the industry body. Rawlinson was previously CEO of the NAG and oversaw
Zimbabwe May Withdraw Unused Gold Mining Claims
Harare: Large gold mines in Zimbabwe could lose unused mining claims to the government, which is seeking to increase the number of small producers as part of its economic empowerment drive, a ministry of mines draft policy paper showed on Friday. Gold is Zimbabwe’s third largest export earner after tobacco and platinum. Small-scale miners have in the last four years
Spot Gold Exchange for India
Mumbai: The World Gold Council (WGC) is working with the Indian government on plans to create a local physical spot-gold exchange that may start up as soon as next year. P.R. Somasundaram, managing director for the WGC in India said, “We are working on a gold exchange for India. The finance ministry has formed a gold committee. And the committee
RJC Elects New Vice-Chairman
Pforzheim: The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the global standards-setting and certification organisation for the entire jewellery supply chain, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Pforzheim, Germany. During the meeting the RJC membership elected Mr Didier Theraulaz (Piaget) as its new Vice-chairman of the Board and re- elected Ms. Feriel Zerouki (De Beers Group) as Honorary Treasurer. RJC members also
Gaetano Cavalieri Awarded 2nd Highest Rank in Italian Knighthood Order
Milan: CIBJO President Mr. Gaetano Cavalieri has been named a Grande Ufficiale (Grand Officer), the second-highest rank within the Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana, the most senior knighthood order of merit in the Italian Republic. Established in 1951, the order recognizes accomplishments in the fields of science, literature, arts, economy, public service, and social, philanthropic and humanitarian activities and for
Zen Diamond Opens New Store in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Zen Diamond, the globally acclaimed fine jewellery brand with a presence across more than 450 stores worldwide, continues to expand its presence in India with the opening of its new store at Lake Shore Mall, Hyderabad. After establishing a strong foothold in Mumbai with stores in Bandra and Borivali, and further strengthening its presence in Chandigarh with one store
World Diamond Day Sparks Global Groundswell
Mumbai: The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) announced the successful inaugural launch of World Diamond Day (April 8, 2026), a global, social-first movement that mobilized the diamond industry across more than 50 countries in a single unified moment. Designed to ignite a groundswell across the trade, the first-ever World Diamond Day drove a surge in global searches and social mentions for natural diamonds,
Artisan Jewellery Design Awards ’26 Presented
Mumbai: 9th edition of the Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2026, organised by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and curated by The Futurist, concluded in Mumbai on April 8, bringing together the finest expressions of creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation in jewellery design. The Artisan Awards 2026 was powered by GIA and supported by the World Gold Council (WGC).
