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Macro Snapshot: Gold posted its best week since late August, but it got there on rate relief that had disappeared by Friday. COMEX gold rose 4.5% to $4,074.9 and silver 5.4% to $51.94 while cheaper oil pushed the odds of a December Fed hike down from about 71% on 30 October to 64% ahead of Friday’s payrolls, according to CME FedWatch readings reported by Benzinga and Reuters. The jobs data sent the odds back up to 74.8%, CNBC reported, a
With December Hike Odds Intact, Can a Midterm Rally Repair Gold, Silver’s Breakdowns?
Macro Snapshot: Gold posted its best week since late August, but it got there on rate relief that had disappeared by Friday. COMEX gold rose 4.5% to $4,074.9 and silver 5.4% to $51.94 while cheaper oil pushed the odds of a December Fed hike down from about 71% on 30 October to 64% ahead of Friday’s payrolls, according to CME FedWatch readings reported by Benzinga and Reuters. The jobs data sent the odds back up to 74.8%, CNBC reported, a
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SSEF Launches Pearlscan
Basel: The Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF is introducing to the market a new system for scanning both single and multi-strand pearl necklaces. Called PearlScan®, it can count large quantities of pearls on strands, and measure their dimensions. Consisting of an A4 scanner, computer and proprietary software, the system offers the pearl industry a new and efficient way of documenting pearl
De Beers Buys Out LVMH Retail Partner
Gaborone: De Beers has taken full ownership of the De Beers Diamond Jewellers (DBDJ) retail operation, the mining company said Tuesday. The group bought the 50-percent stake owned by LVMH, which previously operated the stores, for an undisclosed sum, thereby ending its partnership with the luxury house. “More fully integrating the De Beers Diamond Jewellers brand and store network will
TAGS to Hold Six Dubai Rough Tenders
Dubai: Trans Atlantic Gem Sales (TAGS) will host six rough diamond tenders at the Dubai Diamond Exchange this year, the companies announced. The collaboration aims to enable suppliers with smaller production to present their goods alongside larger offerings and gain greater exposure. Buyers, meanwhile, will be able to maximize the value of their viewing time, since they’ll have access to
Modi Encourages Industry to Scale Greater Heights
Mumbai: On the evening of March 19, 2017, The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organised a grand gala dinner to celebrate its Golden Jubilee. It was attended by the various delegations and dignitaries who had gathered from across the world to attend the International Diamond Conference – Mines to Market, which was inaugurated on the same morning; as
Jennifer Lopez Named Ambassador for Zen Diamond
Mumbai: Jennifer Lopez is named as the new brand ambassador for Zen Diamond. As the company continues its international expansion across 22 countries, this collaboration marks a significant step in its journey toward becoming a globally recognized brand. At the beginning of August 2025, while performing across Europe and Asia on her “Jennifer Lopez Up All Night” tour, Jennifer Lopez
HRD Antwerp to Stop Grading Loose LGDs
Antwerp: HRD Antwerp announced it will stop grading loose lab-grown diamonds (LGDs) for commercial use, starting from January 2026. This move is intended to clearly distinguish between natural and lab-grown diamonds and strengthen consumer confidence in the natural diamond market. The lab will continue to issue certificates for jewelry that contains LGDs and will still analyze synthetic stones for research purposes.
CIBJO Congress Focuses on Standards & Sustainability
Paris: The 2025 Annual Congress of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) opened on October 27 at the Comet Auditorium in Paris, welcoming more than 250 delegates from across the global jewellery supply chain. The gathering marks a milestone year for CIBJO as it nears its centenary, reaffirming its position as the guardian of industry standards, consumer trust, and ethical business
De Beers Reports Increase in Q3 Production
London: De Beers reported a sharp increase in rough diamond sales and production for the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year. The sales volume tripled due to an extra selling event (Sight) in Q3 2025, which was reduced during the market downturn in Q3 2024. Production was up 38% year-on-year, primarily driven by higher output from
