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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Leaders Discuss How to Market Diamonds

Ramat Gan: The first day of the International Diamond Week in Israel (IDWI) featured a panel discussion on how to market diamonds. The speakers included IDWI Guest of Honor, the British jewelry designer Stephen Webster; Jean Marc Lieberherr, the newly appointed CEO of the Diamond Producers Association; Alex Popov, Chairman of the World Diamond Mark Foundation; and Patricia Syvrud, Executive

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India May Introduce National Gold Policy Soon

New Delhi: The government of India may introduce the National Gold Policy to find a long-term solution to huge gold imports, instead of relying on ad hoc measures such as raising import duty on the yellow metal, reports Deccan Herald. Additionally, the government may also look at establishing a Gold Board for managing import-export, develop accredited refineries, drive gold monetization

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Israel Diamond Jewelry Association Launched

Ramat Gan: The International Diamond Week in Israel (IDWI) is focusing attention this time on diamond jewelry and its importance in winning the heart of the consumer. The Israel Diamond Jewelry Association (IDJ) was officially launched yesterday at a ceremony held amidst an exhibition showcasing diamond jewelry produced by companies within the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE). The IDJ Statement of

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CVD Diamonds Sold with GIA Certificates

Mumbai: A Diamond Intelligence Briefs (DIB) investigation has revealed that a vendor on the leading online global wholesale platform, Alibaba, has offered CVD lab-grown diamonds with GIA certificates. The seller, International Trading Corporation (ITC) claimed to have an ability to supply 10,000 carats of CVD diamonds per week and that it has a “stock of more than 25,000 IGI and

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Anil Kapoor Illuminates the ‘Jewellers for Hope’

Mumbai: The 10th edition of Jewellers for Hope, the flagship charity initiative by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), illuminated the city with a powerful blend of compassion, commitment, and celebration. Held alongside IIJS Premiere 2025, this landmark edition brought together industry stalwarts, philanthropists, and dignitaries to mark a decade of impactful giving. Organized in collaboration with De

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GJEPC Renames India International Jewellery Show as ‘IIJS Bharat’ 

Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), India’s apex trade body,has got received official confirmation from the Government to rename the biggest-ever India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) as IIJS Bharat, as announced by Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, during the inauguration of IIJS Premiere 2025.  In a significant announcement, Mr. Bhansali revealed that the Council has received official

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41st IIJS Premiere Inaugurated at JWCC

Mumbai: The biggest-ever India International Jewellery Show (IIJS), the 41st edition, is the biggest-ever edition of the famous gem & jewellery B2B trade show organised by India’s apex trade body,The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). Showcasing “Brilliant Bharat” theme, IIJS 2025 is eyeing big business generation of billions of dollars in exports with several policy initiatives such as the recently

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The Platinum BSM Sparks Fresh Thinking

Kochi: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India recently concluded the 2025 edition of its annual Platinum Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM) on a high note in Kochi, bringing together leading industry voices right from key manufacturers to major jewellery retail partners from across the country. The event hosted at the Grand Hyatt, Kochi, brought together 60 retailers & 14 manufacturers, making it one

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