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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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De Beers’ 7th Sales Cycle Fetches $630 Million
Gaborone: De Beers sold $630 million of rough in its seventh sales cycle this year as diamond cutters increased their demand for stock ahead of the forthcoming holiday season. Revenue grew from a revised $528 million in the previous cycle, the miner said. A year ago, sales stood at $358 million. The figure includes the latest De Beers sight
KP, AWDC to Hold Sp. Forum on Rough Evaluation
Antwerp: Kimberley Process (KP) Chair Ahmed Bin Sulayem has announced the second in a series of three, one-day ‘Special Forums’ on rough diamond valuation to be held on September 30 at the Hylitt Hotel in Antwerp. The forum aims to foster debate on the future shape and methodology of rough diamond valuation. In association with the Antwerp World Diamond Conference
Boodles is Select Atelier for Argyle Pink Diamonds
London: UK luxury jeweller, Boodles has become a Select Atelier for Rio Tinto’s Argyle Pink Diamonds. Boodles joins an exclusive group of master craftsman and luxury jewellers entrusted with transforming Argyle pink diamonds into exquisite jewellery. Josephine Johnson, manager of Argyle Pink Diamonds said “Boodles are an exciting British fine jeweller with over two centuries of heritage, who continue to
New Synthetic Detection Technology by IIDGR
London: The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR), part of The De Beers Group of Companies, today announced that it will unveil the latest addition to its suite of synthetic detection technology at the forthcoming Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair between 14 and 18 September 2016. The new instrument, PhosView™, is a compact, self-contained screening device designed
ORIGIN De Beers Group Launches to Consumers in Stores Across North America
Mumbai: ORIGIN De Beers Group, the new branded polished diamond offering from De Beers Group, is now available to consumers in retail stores across North America. This marks the first time the ORIGIN De Beers Group polished diamonds are available in store, bringing the power of provenance and storytelling directly to consumers through immersive retail and digital experiences. Unveiled at JCK earlier
Purvi Shah Appointed As New ED of RJC
Mumbai: The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has appointed Purvi Shah, currently head of ethical and sustainable value chains at De Beers, as its next executive director, effective Feb. 7, 2026. She will succeed John Hall, who has served as interim executive director since Melanie Grant’s departure in January. Shah has been with De Beers for 17 years and has served
New Digital Innovation Reinforces Antwerp’s Global Leadership
Antwerp: The Belgian diamond federation Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has launched an innovative digital customer screening tool, based on Regulatory Technology (RegTech) and tailored to the specific needs of the diamond industry. With this new application, the Antwerp diamond sector takes an important step forward in the prevention of money laundering, helping diamond companies to meet their legal Anti-Money
GJSCI Signs MoU with APSSDC
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) to implement skill training programmes. The collaboration will encompass Short-Term Training programs, upskilling modules, and Recognition of Prior Learning assessments, designed to enhance talent development in the gems and jewellery sector. Through these structured
