We Wish to Build Globally Relevant SKY Gold: Akash Talesara
Israel’s Diamond Industry Under Severe Pressure
Did Natural Diamond Ind. Misjudge LGD Threat?
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
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
Top News
Mallikarjuna Reddy Yarabolu Named as MD of Forevermark India
London: De Beers Group has named retail veteran Mallikarjuna Reddy Yarabolu as Managing Director of Forevermark India, effective January 2026. With over 20 years of experience across fashion, retail and luxury, Yarabolu is expected to drive growth and deepen Forevermark’s presence in the evolving Indian jewellery market. De Beers Group has announced the appointment of Mallikarjuna Reddy Yarabolu as Managing
Cautious Optimism to Prevail Over the Industry in 2026
Mumbai: (By Akash Talesara): As someone closely associated with the diamond and jewellery industry, I view 2025 as a year of stabilization, recalibration and disciplined execution. While the sector demonstrated resilience across key markets, certain external factors, particularly trade-related developments had a tangible impact on overall performance. Performance in 2025: The year 2025 was largely characterized by consolidation and gradual recovery.
BIS Initiative to Strengthen Consumer Confidence
Mumbai: As India rapidly emerges as one of the world’s most important jewellery consumption markets, the need for transparency and consumer confidence has never been more critical. Valued at approximately US$80–85 billion in FY24, the Indian jewellery sector is projected to grow to US$225–245 billion by FY35, underscoring the scale and momentum of domestic demand. Within this broader growth, diamond
Overall Outlook Remains Positive for Gold & Silver in 2026
Mumbai: The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has issued its annual review of the bullion market, highlighting the extraordinary rally in gold and silver during 2025, which has pushed both metals to record or near-record highs by December and the factors driving this surge. The sharp rally in gold and silver witnessed this year is the result
De Beers Q4 Rough Production Drops by 15%
London: Anglo American yesterday (Thursday) announced that De Beers’ Q4 2019 production dropped by 15% to 7.8 million carats compared to Q4 2018 (9.1 million carats). The company said the lower figures were because of lower production levels in South Africa and Botswana. For the full year, De Beers’ diamond production totaled 30.8 million carats, a drop of 13% compared
Forevermark Launches Second Boutique in Kolkata
Kolkata: Forevermark, the diamond brand from the De Beers Group, starts the new year with the launch of an exclusive boutique with Indian Gems and Jewellery Creation, a leading jewellery brand in Kolkata. This is the second Forevermark Boutique in the city, which exclusively retails Forevermark diamonds in a wide variety of elegant cuts, designer jewellery and loose diamonds. Forevermark diamonds are the world’s most carefully
GJEPC to Organise 'Design Inspirations' on 16th Feb
Mumbai: Design Inspiration is one day Design Seminar to be held on 16th February, 2020 at Bombay Exhibition & Convention Centre (also known as NESCO), Mumbai. Experts will speak on Jewellery Trends for India, Europe & USA. Some of the renowned speakers include: Ash Allibhai (ASBO magazine), Ruchika Sachdeva (Bodice Studio), Narendra Kumar (Fashion Designer), Noelle Van Gelder (Van Gelder
Atul Saraf Receives Purvanchal Icon Awards
Gorakhpur: Uttar Pradesh’s leading jewellery chain Aisshpra Gems & Jewels Director Mr. Atul Saraf received Icon of the Year Award at Purvanchal Icon Awards by actor Govinda during the Purvanchal Icon Awards event held in Gorakhpur. Aisshpra Gems & Jewels has emerged as one of the credible and renowned jewellery houses of Uttar Pradesh under the leadership of Mr. Atul
