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Israel’s Diamond Industry Under Severe Pressure
Did Natural Diamond Ind. Misjudge LGD Threat?
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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NDT to Unveil 4 Record Breaking Stones at JCK
Las Vegas: Validating its revolutionary technology for producing stunning lab-grown gem quality diamonds, New Diamond Technology (NDT), based in St. Petersburg, Russia will unveil four record breaking stones certified in Hong Kong by International Gemological Institute (IGI) at JCK Las Vegas 3 – 6 June 2016, booth № B41184 in “First Look” neighborhood. “We are thrilled by the opportunity to
Israeli Diamonds to Shine at JCK Las Vegas
Ramat Gan: Israeli diamonds will shine once again at JCK Las Vegas, which takes place from June 3 to June 6, 2016. The Israeli Diamond Industry (IsDI) will again be among the largest international exhibitor groups, with some 60 Israeli diamond companies participating. According to the Israel Diamond Institute (IDI), the Israel Diamond Pavilion will this year comprise 34 exhibitors,
India Claims KP Chair in 2019
Dubai: Representatives of the European Union (EU) and India participating in the KP Intersessional which took place in Dubai from May 23-26 presented a coordinated proposal under which the EU will be KP Vice-Chair in 2017 and KP Chair in 2018, while India will become KP Vice-Chair in 2018 and assume the position of KP Chair in 2019. Tung-Lai Margue,
GJEPC Inducted into World Body
Dubai: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has added the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) as the largest member among its 31-member bourses across the globe. The decision was taken at the ongoing 37th World Diamond Congress at Dubai recently. The WFDB was set up in 1947 to unite diamond exchanges world-wide. It is the apex body
Paul De Wachter Named as CEO, HRD Antwerp
Mumbai: The Board of Directors of HRD Antwerp, a subsidiary of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), has appointed Paul De Wachter as its new CEO. Bringing over twenty years of experience and a proven track record in the international diamond industry, De Wachter is to take charge as CEO from January 5, 2026. As CEO, he is tasked with
Mallikarjuna Reddy Yarabolu Named as MD of Forevermark India
London: De Beers Group has named retail veteran Mallikarjuna Reddy Yarabolu as Managing Director of Forevermark India, effective January 2026. With over 20 years of experience across fashion, retail and luxury, Yarabolu is expected to drive growth and deepen Forevermark’s presence in the evolving Indian jewellery market. De Beers Group has announced the appointment of Mallikarjuna Reddy Yarabolu as Managing
Cautious Optimism to Prevail Over the Industry in 2026
Mumbai: (By Akash Talesara): As someone closely associated with the diamond and jewellery industry, I view 2025 as a year of stabilization, recalibration and disciplined execution. While the sector demonstrated resilience across key markets, certain external factors, particularly trade-related developments had a tangible impact on overall performance. Performance in 2025: The year 2025 was largely characterized by consolidation and gradual recovery.
BIS Initiative to Strengthen Consumer Confidence
Mumbai: As India rapidly emerges as one of the world’s most important jewellery consumption markets, the need for transparency and consumer confidence has never been more critical. Valued at approximately US$80–85 billion in FY24, the Indian jewellery sector is projected to grow to US$225–245 billion by FY35, underscoring the scale and momentum of domestic demand. Within this broader growth, diamond
