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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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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FCRF Unveils Fancy Color Diamond Rarity Evaluator

New York: Following five years of data collection, analysis and platform development, the Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) is launching the first ever industry Fancy Color Rarity Evaluator (FCRE™). The FCRE™ provides proprietary rarity estimates to all yellow, pink and blue fancy color diamonds based on the diamond’s carat weight, color, color intensity, clarity and shape. The FCRE™ will provide

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Millennials Spent $25 Billion on Diamond Jewellery

Gaborone: Millennials spent more than US$25 billion on diamond jewellery in 2015 in the four largest consumer markets, acquiring more than any other generation, according to The Diamond Insight Report 2016, published on Thursday by The De Beers Group of Companies. Despite Millennials (those aged 15-34 in 2015) facing more financial challenges than their parents’ generation, they already account for

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JNA Awards 2016 Salutes Pioneers and Innovators

Hong Kong: The fifth annual JNA Awards was a resounding success. Twenty-eight shortlisted companies were recognized and recipients of eleven award categories were announced at the InterContinental Hong Kong on 14 September. To add to the excitement that evening, internationally acclaimed tenor, Warren Mok, gave an outstanding performance to the audience. Organized by JNA (Jewellery News Asia), the awards event

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HRD's New Innovative Diamond Grading Reports

Hong Kong: HRD Antwerp, Europe’s leading authority in diamond certification, has launched its newly restyled Diamond Grading Reports and Diamond Jewellery Reports during the Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair which runs from September 13rd – 17th 2016. Important improvements were made to the visual representation of HRD Antwerp Diamond Grading Reports and Jewellery Reports in order to provide them

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PNG Jewellers Receives IAGES Accreditation  

Mumbai: India’s gold industry is set to achieve the highest standards of ethical and responsible business practises followed, as more gold entities receive their Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) accreditation. Joining the fast-growing pan India network of verified gold retailers is the leading legacy brand PNG Jewellers (PN Gadgil Jewellers Ltd) that has received its IAGES accreditation.

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De Beers Unveiled “Voyage Through the Diamond Realm”

New Delhi: De Beers unveiled “Voyage Through the Diamond Realm,” at India Art Fair 2026. The immersive installation invites audiences to explore the mythical origins of diamonds. Through visual storytelling, scenography and soundscapes, the installation reveals the living heritage of diamonds, their cosmic and earthly journeys across time. Positioned at the intersection of art, nature and human expression, the experience

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BDB Launches its Official E-Newsletter

Mumbai: Mr. Bhushan Gagrani, IAS, Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation yesterday launched the first edition of ‘BDB e-News’, the official e-newsletter of Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB). The newly launched news platform is part of a planned strategic upgrade in BDB’s use of digital communications to boost dissemination of information and stakeholder engagement. The launch took place at a special

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India’s G&J Exports Remain Stable in Apr 25 Jan 26

Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery (G&J) exports remained broadly stable during April 2025–January 2026, reflecting resilience amid global trade headwinds and tariff-related pressures in key markets. Overall gross exports stood at US$ 23.19 billion (₹2,03,280.72 crore), registering a marginal decline of 0.64% in dollar terms while growing by 3.57% in rupee terms, compared to exports of US$ 23.33 billion (₹1,96,277.49

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