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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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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
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
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
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
De Beers Declares 35% Fall in Diamond Production
Mumbai: De Beers Group has reported a big fall of 35% in diamond production for Q4 of 2025, mainly due to maintenance shutdowns at its Jwaneng and Orapa mines. In its Q4 report for the year, the diamond mining major revealed it recovered 3.78 million carats between October and December, down from 5.83 million carats during the same period in
Maryam Al Hashemi to Steer KP Committee on Participation & Chairmanship
Dubai: DMCC confirmed that Maryam Al Hashemi, Senior Director of Precious Stones and Metals at DMCC and the UAE KP Director, has been appointed Chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) Committee on Participation and Chairmanship (CPC). The CPC is a vital body within the Kimberley Process, responsible for evaluating new participants, reviewing compliance matters, and assessing Vice-Chair candidates. Its recommendations
MS Dhoni Reveals His Most Cherished Platinum Moments
Mumbai: Men of Platinum, the men’s jewellery brand from Platinum Guild International (PGI) India, brought its highly anticipated #MomentWithMahi campaign to a thrilling close with an exclusive fan meet-and-greet with MS Dhoni at the iconic Taj Lands End, Mumbai. This one-of-a-kind experience was the culmination of the brand’s festive purchase programme — a rare reward for select consumers who purchased
GJEPC Hails the India-US Trade Agreement
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has hailed the landmark India-U.S. trade agreement as a “vital relief measure for India’s gem and jewellery sector”, which faced severe pressure from escalating U.S. tariffs. GJEPC extends its deepest appreciation to the Hon’ble Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi, the Hon’ble President of USA Mr. Donald Trump, the Hon’ble Commerce &
