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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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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
World Diamond Congress in Singapore from July 12
Singapore: The next World Diamond Congress, a joint assembly of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA), will be held July 12-15, 2026, at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre. “We are excited to hold this pivotal industry gathering once again in Singapore,” Fabio Cascapera, President of the Diamond Exchange of Singapore (DES),
IIGJ Lab Simplifies Ruby Treatment Description
New Delhi: IIGJ Lab is committed to serve the Gem & Jewellery Industry by providing independent quality assessment of Gemstones & Jewellery. IIGJ’s Ruby Identification service is well known and is availed by gemstone manufacturers, traders, and retailers. Effective 6th November 2025, IIGJ Lab (A Project by GJEPC India) sponsored by Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India has
Relief to Indian Jewellers on Mandatory Hallmarking
Mumbai: The Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court passed an interim order on 7th May 2021, which stops Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) from taking any coercive action on jewellers (across India) or impose penalty on those who may not comply with BIA (BIS Act, 2016) regulations [Section 29(2)] on mandatory hallmarking due to the lack of adequate infrastructure in terms of assaying &
WFDB, BDB Raise Funds for COVID Relief in India
Antwerp: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) have launched a campaign, Diamond Aid, to raise funds to help India in its battle with COVID-19. Recently, the WFDB Executive Committee held an emergency session over Zoom, and decided unanimously to take the lead in mobilizing the international diamond and jewelry industry to donate. The goal
Q1 2021: Fancy Colour Prices Increase
New York: The Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) announced today the Fancy Color Diamond Index results for Q1 2021. Prices of Fancy Color diamonds increased by 0.3% during Q1 2021 with Blues (0.5%) and Pinks (0.4%) marking the direction. Following a challenging year, the first quarter of 2021 proved that Fancy Color Diamond prices are resilient and on the rise
DMIA to Showcase Diamond Verification Equipment
New York: The Diamond Manufacturers & Importers Association of America (DMIA), in cooperation with the Assure Program of the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) and the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC), will host its first annual Diamond Technology Showcase, offering its members and industry operators at large an opportunity to try and test many of the diamond screening devices available today. Beginning
