India’s gold imports rose 73 per cent to $45.1 billion during the April-February period of the current financial year owing to higher demand, according to data released by commerce ministry. The imports had stood at $26.11 billion in April-February period of 2021. Gold imports have a bearing on the country’s current account deficit. In February … Read More →
If you’re shopping for gold jewellery, you might find yourself a bit lost in jewellery jargon. What does it mean when a piece of jewellery is described as gold vermeil or gold filled? How are those different to solid gold or gold plated jewellery? What is rose gold or white gold? What are the pros and cons of each type of gold? And … Read More →
Wondering about whether to wear gold jewellery or silver jewellery based on your skin or eye colouring (or to give as a gift to someone)? Have you heard about ‘rules’ to follow when choosing jewellery colours but you’re not sure how to use them? What do you think about wearing different coloured metals together? Gold … Read More →
A nationwide lockdown and closed jewellery shops across India have led to a severe fall in gold demand, leading to near-negligible gold imports in the month of May. The gold imports in the month have fallen by 99 per cent on-year, Reuters reported citing a government source. India, which is the world’s second-largest gold consumer … Read More →
MUMBAI : Following the coronavirus outbreak, the gems and jewellery sector in the country has come to a standstill with retailers managing to do only 20-25 per cent business due to fewer footfalls amid fear of the virus’ spread, according to an industry body. “There is virtually no footfalls in jewellery stores and retailers are doing … Read More →
SINGAPORE – A thief stole a gold necklace worth around $3,000 from jewellers in Bukit Merah on Saturday afternoon (March 7). The culprit was described as an Indian man in his 30s and wearing a grey shirt and jeans, according to a report in Chinese-language newspaper Shin Min Daily News. The owner of Tiong Sun … Read More →
Online Gold jewellery shopping in India Vs Offline buying: Buying jewellery either online or online can be tricky unless you are an aware customer. When it comes to choosing between buying jewellery online or offline, both have their advantages that may suit to customers with different shopping tastes respectively. Nevertheless, in the second decade of the … Read More →