Global central banks continued their steady accumulation of gold in May 2025, adding 20 tonnes to their reserves amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and market volatility. While the monthly total marked an increase from April’s 16 tonnes, it fell short of the 12-month average of 27 tonnes, according to the World Gold Council (WGC)

The World Gold Council's latest report on Central Bank Gold Statistics for December 2024 highlights significant trends in global gold trading. Poland led gold imports with 90 tonnes for the year, followed by Turkey and India

November saw central banks continue their aggressive gold acquisitions, with Poland leading the charge and China re-entering the market, underscoring gold’s lasting appeal as a stable asset

The four-day extravaganza, ‘The December Show’ – Jaipur Jewellery Show 2024 (JJS), concluded with great enthusiasm and a grand finale at the Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre (JECC)

GJEPC, the apex body of India's gem and jewellery industry, presented the 3rd edition of the International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS) in Jaipur. This event, in partnership with Gemfields, took place from April 12th to 14th at the Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre

According to a report by WGC, Uzbekistan emerged as the largest sellers of bullion with sales amounting to 6.2 tons in Jan-March 2019  

27 Leading Indian Silver Jewellery manufacturers and 49 International buyers from 16 countries participate at the BSM

Global gold demand remained muted in Q2 2018 at 964 tonnes (t), 4% below the same period in 2017, according to the World Gold Council’s latest Gold Demand Trends report. Slower inflows into gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) created a weak comparison against the highs of last year, contributing to the lowest H1 demand since 2009. Whilst China, the world’s largest gold market, saw a 7% rise in consumer demand.

Gold demand had a soft start to 2018, reaching 973 tonnes (t), the lowest first quarter since 2008. 

Previously, stones up to 1.99 ct were graded in Mumbai and larger stones were sent to other GIA grading facilities around the world.

The list has grown from 148 to 190 members

Gold, silver and platinum to be costlier

Issue to be out in November

Clear view of interior and exterior of rough diamonds possible