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Despite Collapsing Hike Odds, Rising Yields Kept Indian Gold, Silver Below Their Floors
Snap Shot: Most of the damage in the week ending 2 October landed before the good news arrived, and the good news then failed to repair it. August core PCE inflation, released on 30 September, rose 3.0% from a year earlier against expectations of 3.3%, helped partly by methodology changes at the Bureau of Economic Analysis. September payrolls on 2 October then added just 29,000 jobs against forecasts near 90,000, with unemployment at 4.2% and August revised down to 133,000
Despite Collapsing Hike Odds, Rising Yields Kept Indian Gold, Silver Below Their Floors
Snap Shot: Most of the damage in the week ending 2 October landed before the good news arrived, and the good news then failed to repair it. August core PCE inflation, released on 30 September, rose 3.0% from a year earlier against expectations of 3.3%, helped partly by methodology changes at the Bureau of Economic Analysis. September payrolls on 2 October then added just 29,000 jobs against forecasts near 90,000, with unemployment at 4.2% and August revised down to 133,000
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GSI and Mindron Unveil TRUSURE APEX
Mumbai: Gemological Science International (GSI) and Mindron announced the launch of the Trusure Apex, a state-of-the-art and advanced diamond screening instrument, at a recent event. Powered by GSI, this groundbreaking tool is engineered to detect natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds (CVD and HPHT), and non-diamond simulants such as CZ, across various jewellery types and categories, including loose, mounted, and complex polki
WDC Urges KP to Support Historic Reform
Dubai: Feriel Zerouki, President of the World Diamond Council (WDC), opened the 2025 Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary with a decisive call for participants to support a modernized definition of “conflict diamonds,” marking a pivotal moment for the international certification scheme. Ms. Zerouki highlighted three years of hard work, drafting and negotiation led by the WDC and honored the leadership of
Candere Opens Two New Stores in Mumbai
Mumbai: Candere, the lifestyle jewellery brand by Kalyan Jewellers has expanded its retail presence in Maharashtra with the launch of two new stores, one each in Andheri and Mulund. These new additions, marking Candere’s 97th and 98th store nationwide, further reinforce the brand’s commitment to offering accessible, stylish, and contemporary jewellery for today’s discerning customers. The newly launched Andheri and Mulund stores
12th IRGSS Inaugurated in Jaipur
Jaipur: The 12th Edition of the India Rough Gemstones Sourcing Show (IRGSS) 2025 was inaugurated on 17th November 2025 by Mr. R. K. Chandan, Commissioner of Customs, Jaipur. He was joined by Shri Jitendra Meena, Deputy Commissioner of Customs, ACC Jaipur. Mr. Chandan was welcomed and felicitated by Mr. Yogendra Garg, Regional Chairman, GJEPC, and Mr. D. P. Khandelwal, Convener of
SIGNATURE IIJS Concluded with Success
Mumbai: The SIGNATURE IIJS, the eighth edition of the Show, concluded on February 23, 2015 with a success note, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NSE Complex) in Mumbai. The Show was inaugurated by Chief Guest, Andrey Polyakov, Vice President, ALROSA, Russia with Guests of Honour Ms. Shaina NC – Social Worker and Kirtilal Doshi, industry stalwart, Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC,
Marange Diamonds Have ‘Dramatically Shrunk’
Harare: A Zimbabwean cabinet minister has claimed that the country’s Marange diamonds have effectively run out. Information minister Jonathan Moyo said the country should wake up to the reality that the diamonds had dried up. “Diamond revenues from alluvial diamond mining have dramatically shrunk. We now need to come terms with this reality,” said Moyo in response during an interface
Hope Budget to be Industry Friendly: Sachin Jain
Mumbai: Mr. Sachin Jain, President of Forevermark India, on the expectations for the Gems and Jewellery industry from the upcoming budget says: “The gems and jewellery sector makes a significant contribution to the country’s overall economy. Just like there were high expectations from last year’s budget this year too, the fraternity is looking for a positive outcome from the budget.
Flooding of Synthetic Diamonds Upsets De Beers
Gaborone: De Beers has decried the flooding of synthetic diamonds in the industry, which it says was threatening long-term sustainability of the industry. The group’s head of strategy and corporate affairs Bruce Cleaver was quoted by APA as saying that the “duds” were also threatening profitability. He said the impact of synthetic diamonds was more severe if manufactures fail to
