carat Archives - IndoAsian Commodities

Hallmarking of gold to become mandatory in India

In a major decision which will impact jewellers, gold buyers and those who invest in gold, the government has notified that only hallmarked gold and jewellery will be sold in the country from 15 January 2021 onwards. With it the government has also mandated that hallmarked gold articles in only three grades — 14, 18 […]

Diamond markets under pressure: Rapaport

Rapaport has published a report stating that diamond markets are under pressure as profit margins have tightened and the trade war with China has fueled uncertainty. The international firm revealed that the RapNet Diamond Index, known as RAPI, for 1-carat plus diamonds fell 0.7 per cent in May and is down 1.7 per cent since […]