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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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New Tender Center to be Launched during IDWI
Ramat Gan: The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) will officially open a new International Tender Center on February 14, 2017 during the sixth International Diamond Week in Israel (IDWI). During that week IDE will host three important tenders of polished and rough diamonds — by Alrosa, I. Hennig and Koin. The visit of Alrosa President Andrey Zharkov, who will be a
U.S. Retailer Shuts 250 Stores to Move Online
New York: Women’s apparel chain The Limited has closed all 250 stores and has moved all sales to its online platform, reflecting an increasingly challenging environment for bricks-and-mortar retailers, reports Rapaport. “We’re sad to say that all The Limited stores nationwide have officially closed their doors,” the company, which counts jewellery among its products, said in a notice to customers
Millennials Still Buying Diamonds: Bruce Cleaver
Gaborone: De Beers Group CEO Bruce Cleaver says in an interview that millennials, the under-35 age group, are still purchasing diamond jewellery, albeit smaller pieces since they are typically less affluent than their parents were at the same age. Cleaver told The Associated Press that millennial diamond buyers are not as traditional as their parents. “We find that they self-purchase
Vintage Jewellery Proves Worthy Investment
London: Vintage jewellery has gained more than 80 percent in value in the past decade, with many owners not realizing how much money they are sitting on, U.K.-based auction house Bonhams said. Jewellery from the Art Deco period in the 1920s and 1930s and pieces from the Belle Epoque era from 1890 to 1915 have appreciated 88 percent since 2006,
GJEPC Urges Simpler Path to Gold Monetization
Mumbai: India’s gold monetization efforts must focus on simplicity, trust and convenience if the country is to unlock the vast stock of idle household gold, said Khushboo Ranawat, Regional Chairperson – West, and Member – National Exhibitions, GJEPC, during a panel discussion at the ‘India’s Gold Revolution: Monetization, Tokenization & Financial Transformation’ seminar organized by the Bombay Chamber of Commerce &
GJEPC Hosts U.S. Senators, State Lawmakers for Industry Dialogue
Mumbai: Against the backdrop of deepening India-U.S. trade ties, GJEPC hosted a delegation of U.S. senators, state legislators and National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) officials at its Mumbai headquarters on 22nd June to provide an overview of India’s gem and jewellery industry and discuss key sectoral trends. The delegation comprised Wayne Harper, President Emeritus and President Pro Tempore, National Conference
Jewellery Crafts Design Competition at IIJS Bharat-Premiere 2026
Mumbai: IIJS Bharat – Premiere 2026 invites you to participate in the “Jewellery Crafts Design Competition”, presented under this year’s Brilliant Bharat – “Music of India” theme. For the 42nd edition of IIJS Bharat – Premiere, exhibitors are encouraged to create jewellery inspired by India’s rich and diverse musical heritage. From classical ragas, folk traditions, devotional music, and regional instruments
PGI (India) Strengthens its Consumer Visibility
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India has announced a focused hyperlocal activation programme ahead of the upcoming wedding season, aimed at strengthening consideration for platinum jewellery across key markets. The programme will run from mid-June to mid-July 2026. Designed to deliver high reach and frequency across premium catchments, the initiative aims to increase visibility for platinum jewellery closer to key
