The Week the Indian Gold Market Changed: A Rupee Crisis Meets a Duty Shock

Macro Snapshot: The week ending May 15 was the most consequential week of the year for the Indian gold and silver trade, not because of what happened to international prices, but because of what happened in India. Two simultaneous shocks reshaped the domestic market: a near 1.6% rupee depreciation to a fresh record low of 95.98 per dollar on Friday, and a Wednesday government decision to raise the gold and silver import duty from 6% to 15%, followed by a

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The Week the Indian Gold Market Changed: A Rupee Crisis Meets a Duty Shock

Macro Snapshot: The week ending May 15 was the most consequential week of the year for the Indian gold and silver trade, not because of what happened to international prices, but because of what happened in India. Two simultaneous shocks reshaped the domestic market: a near 1.6% rupee depreciation to a fresh record low of 95.98 per dollar on Friday, and a Wednesday government decision to raise the gold and silver import duty from 6% to 15%, followed by a

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JVC Issues Guidance about Russian Diamonds

New York: US sanctions on importing rough diamonds from Russia do not apply to stones mined there but cut and polished elsewhere, according to the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC). The ban, announced last Friday, covers “unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted” diamonds, or what generally referred to as “rough diamonds”, but does not extend to gems polished in other

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De Beers Diamonds don't Come from Russia

London: De Beers is encouraging retailers to “buy with confidence” by engaging with their suppliers to understand the origin of their diamonds, following an executive order by US President Joe Biden banning the importation of Russia-sourced diamonds into the US. Biden made the move as part of a broad package of sanctions against Russia, its State entities and political backers

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WFDB Calls to Follow Mandatory Guidelines

Antwerp: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) is deeply concerned over the loss of life and suffering that is inflicted on so many as a result of the conflict in Ukraine. As a leading international trade organization that incorporates diamond bourses from all around the globe, the WFDB has always called upon its members to encourage tolerance, dialogue and

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Jewelled Koi a Masterpiece on Its Own

Perth: Synonymous with harmony and happiness, The Jewelled Koi combines two Western Australian icons – Argyle Pink Diamonds™ and The Perth Mint – and undoubtedly sits among The Perth Mint’s most luxurious coins launched to date. With only eight of these new, limited-edition masterpieces available at AUD 262,800 each, The Jewelled Koi coins are expected to be snapped up quickly

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JVC Issues Guidance about Russian Diamonds

New York: US sanctions on importing rough diamonds from Russia do not apply to stones mined there but cut and polished elsewhere, according to the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC). The ban, announced last Friday, covers “unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted” diamonds, or what generally referred to as “rough diamonds”, but does not extend to gems polished in other

Read More »

De Beers Diamonds don't Come from Russia

London: De Beers is encouraging retailers to “buy with confidence” by engaging with their suppliers to understand the origin of their diamonds, following an executive order by US President Joe Biden banning the importation of Russia-sourced diamonds into the US. Biden made the move as part of a broad package of sanctions against Russia, its State entities and political backers

Read More »

WFDB Calls to Follow Mandatory Guidelines

Antwerp: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) is deeply concerned over the loss of life and suffering that is inflicted on so many as a result of the conflict in Ukraine. As a leading international trade organization that incorporates diamond bourses from all around the globe, the WFDB has always called upon its members to encourage tolerance, dialogue and

Read More »

Jewelled Koi a Masterpiece on Its Own

Perth: Synonymous with harmony and happiness, The Jewelled Koi combines two Western Australian icons – Argyle Pink Diamonds™ and The Perth Mint – and undoubtedly sits among The Perth Mint’s most luxurious coins launched to date. With only eight of these new, limited-edition masterpieces available at AUD 262,800 each, The Jewelled Koi coins are expected to be snapped up quickly

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