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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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ORRA Launches Customized Jewellery Shoppe
Mumbai: This Women’s Day, ORRA presents custom crafted jewellery for women, an ode to their beautiful and unique choices, making them who they are! To make this women’s day special and like no other, ORRA presents a specially curated range of rings, earrings and pendants, where customers can choose from a host of designs exactly how they would like their
ALROSA Israel Sale Fetches $22M
Ramat Gan: ALROSA, the world’s largest diamond producer by volume, reported the results of the international diamond auction, which took place in the Sixth International Diamond Week in Israel (IDWI), offering for sale special-size natural rough diamonds (10.8-ct+), as well as polished goods. According to a press release, the company sold 105 lots of rough and polished diamonds worth $21.8
Rockwell Diamonds Finalizes Sale of Mines
Johannesburg: As announced in December 2016, junior miner Rockwell Diamonds signed an agreement to sell “none-core assets” – the Remhoogte and Saxendrift mines – to Nelesco Proprietary 318 for US$3.48 million (ZAR45m); it has now been completed. The sale and purchase agreement also releases Rockwell from environmental and tax liabilities (rehabilitation liabilities) totalling US$5.40 million (R70m) as well as the
IIDGR Gives Next-Gen Melee Screening Instrument
London: The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR), part of The De Beers Group of Companies, yesterday unveiled its next generation automated melee screening instrument. The AMS2 will provide diamantaires with a more efficient and cost-effective diamond verification technology solution for melee-sized diamonds. Around 10-times faster than its predecessor and with a substantially reduced referral rate, the AMS2
Platinum Jewellery Shines at Golden Glob Awards
Mumbai: Platinum jewelry played a defining role in many of the most memorable red-carpet looks at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards. Chosen for its naturally white luster, exceptional strength, and ability to securely showcase diamonds and colored gemstones, platinum once again proved why it remains the foundation of fine jewelry at the world’s top awards shows. Celebrities and their
Forevermark Diamond Jewellery Opens Store in Mumbai
Mumbai: Forevermark Diamond Jewellery marked a defining milestone in its India journey with the grand opening of the world’s largest flagship store by De Beers Group in Mumbai. Located at Crest Link, Khar West, at the heart of Linking Road, the nearly 5,000 sq. ft. store reflects the brand’s long-term commitment to Indian consumers seeking meaningful, design-led luxury. The marquee
JewelStart to Elivate India’s Role as “Jeweller to the World”
Mumbai: IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 witnessed a defining moment for India’s gem and jewellery industry with the launch of JewelStart, GJEPC’s first dedicated incubation and acceleration platform for gems, jewellery and allied startups. Unveiled at the show in Mumbai, JewelStart signals a deliberate move to embed structured innovation, entrepreneurship and technology-led problem solving into the industry’s growth story. Conceived as
Platinum Jewellery Continues to Show Sustained Momentum: Vaishali Banerjee
Mumbai (By Suresh Chotai): India’s platinum jewellery sector delivered a strong performance in 2025, supported by robust consumer demand, innovative product lines, and the metal’s attractive pricing compared to gold. Despite global headwinds and periodic market volatility, domestic retail sales and exports recorded healthy growth, positioning platinum as a compelling choice for modern Indian consumers. According to industry estimates, platinum
