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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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Vladivostok to be Developed as Diamond Center
Moscow: The free port of Vladivostok will develop as a diamond center, Sergey Ivanov, President of ALROSA told TASS following a working meeting with the leadership of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) in its capital, the City of Yakutsk. “Just last week, Yury Trutnev held a meeting to support the Russian diamond-cutting industry, and a number of decisions were made
Christie's Geneva Takes Magnificent Jewels on Tour
Geneva: Christie’s upcoming auction of Magnificent Jewels will take place on May 17 at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues. Consisting of approximately 250 exceptional jewels, it will include a thematic section comprising 30 exceptional pieces from Italian makers, important gem stones, coloured diamonds and signed jewels. Prior to the auction, a selection of pieces will go on tour to
Baselworld Exhibition Shortened by Two Days
Basel: The Baselworld exhibition will be two days shorter in 2018 after fewer buyers and exhibitors attended this year’s show. A total of 106,000 buyers took part in the event which ended Thursday, down 4% from the previous year, the show’s organizers reported. The number of exhibitors fell 13% to 1,300, according to National Jeweler. Organizers said they were responding
LDB Appoints Ethical Issues Advisor
London: The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) has appointed Katherine Chappell as its Special Advisor for Ethical Issues to its Council of Management. Chappell is a longstanding member of London Diamond Bourse and a specialist in fair trade principles. Victoria McKay, the LDB’s Chief Operating Officer, commented, “Kathy’s knowledge of the gemstone and diamond industry is second to none with particular
IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 Crosses 25,000 Registrations
Mumbai: IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 surpassed 25,000 visitor registrations, marking a strong response from the domestic and international jewellery trade. In view of the milestone, GJEPC has extended the Phase 1 visitor registration deadline to 10 July 2026, giving buyers and trade visitors additional time to register at the current rates before the next pricing phase. IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026,
Antwerp Presents Ring with 321 Natural Diamonds to the US
Antwerp: During the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States (US) in the Parc du Cinquantenaire in Brussels, the Antwerp diamond sector presented an exclusive ring set with 321 natural diamonds to U.S. President Donald Trump. The ring symbolizes the historic trade relationship between Antwerp and the United States – for decades the most important export market for
From London to Athens, GJEPC Builds New Export Opportunities
London: Representing India’s gem & jewellery industry (G&J), the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) Vice Chairman Mr. Shaunak Parikh joined the high-level business delegation led by India’s Commerce & Industry Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal to the UK and Greece. In the UK, GJEPC championed the industry’s priorities as the India–UK FTA paves the way for gem & jewellery
Candere Announces Smriti Mandhana as its New Brand Ambassador
Mumbai: Candere, the lifestyle jewellery brand from the House of Kalyan Jewellers, has announced celebrated Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana as its new brand ambassador. Joining Shahrukh Khan as the face of the brand, Smriti’s association marks a significant step in Candere’s journey to strengthen its connect with young, modern Indian consumers. One of India’s most accomplished cricketers, Smriti has built
