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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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Ranbir Kapoor Joins PNG Jewellers as New Ambassador
Mumbai: PNG Jewellers, one of India’s most revered jewellery houses with a legacy dating back to 1832, announces Bollywood icon Ranbir Kapoor as its new brand ambassador. With his effortless blend of heritage, credibility and contemporary appeal, Ranbir Kapoor marks an exciting new chapter in PNG Jewellers’ journey as the brand strengthens its national presence. Founded in Maharashtra and now
CIBJO Warns About Non-Authorized Individuals
Mumbai: The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has issued an urgent warning about individuals claiming to represent CIBJO or bodies directly affiliated with CIBJO, offering products and/or financial instruments endorsed by CIBJO. The existence of such claims was brought to CIBJO’s attention on January 22, 2026, by a business person in India, who had been approached by an organization identifying itself
Industry Leaders’ Expectations from the Budget
Mumbai: The India Union Budget 2026-27 is expected to be presented on 1 February 2026 as India’s economy is forecast to expand by 7–7.5%, driven by resilient consumer spending, infrastructure upgrades, and ongoing policy initiatives. However India’s Gems and Jewellery sector (G&J) still needs some buster doze to bring it back on the track. We have received some feedbacks from
NDC Welcomes its New Members
Mumbai: The Board of Natural Diamond Council (NDC) is delighted to announce that Angola’s ENDIAMA E.P. and SODIAM E.P. have formally joined the organization as members, following the completion of all legal and regulatory requirements for accession. ENDIAMA E.P. – Empresa Nacional de Diamantes de Angola (National Diamond Company of Angola) is Angola’s state-owned diamond mining company, responsible for managing
3rd IGJS Concludes with Valuable Interactions
New Delhi: India’s Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways, Mr. Piyush Goyal inaugurated the 3rd India Gold and Jewellery Summit (IGJS) 2019 in Delhi on 22nd November, assuring members of the industry from different parts of the country who had gathered for the two-day event, that the government will lend its full support to them to enable the industry
Gemfields Partners with Fashion and Art Worlds
Miami: Gemfields is partnering with Whitewall to present ‘GEOCHROM’ by Sebastien Leon for this year’s Design Miami/ global design forum. The result is an artistic experience that will bring to life the inimitable beauty of responsibly sourced gems, celebrating the unique story within every gemstone. Sebastien Leon is a French Los Angeles-based artist and designer. Through his multi-disciplinary work, Sebastien brings
KP Insists to Observe Caution about CAR Shipments
New Delhi: The Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary Meeting was held in New Delhi, India, on November 18 to 22, 2019. This notice addresses the implications of the agreement at the gathering by KP member countries to restructure the Operational Framework System created for the Central African Republic (CAR), while maintaining the current strict monitoring of exports. This is a provisional modification that
First Round of Jury Concludes for Artisan Awards
Mumbai: Eminent jury comprising renowned fashion, design and jewellery experts recently completed the first Jury round for the 3rd Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2020 organised by Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) in Mumbai. The theme Architectural Gems, the Artisan Awards 2020 looks at celebrating three key periods from different architectural eras – Art Deco, Islamic Arabesque and Neo-Futurism. The jury comprised of Interior Designer Ashiesh Shah,
