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Large Type IIa Diamond from Arkansas, USA

The GIA lab in Carlsbad recently had the opportunity to examine a truly “all-American” diamond. The 1.16 ct near-colorless cushion-cut stone was submitted for a grading report along with a certificate from…

The low-return environment in Australia and gold’s role

The Australian central bank aims to keep rates low Like many other regions, the Australian central bank lowered its policy rate last year to battle the COVID-19 economic fallout. After rate cuts…

Gold, commodities and reflation

Is the current commodity rally just another reflationary episode or something more pervasive? Recent market moves in commodities rank in the top 5% of six-month moves since 1971 Gold’s weak performance so…

‘Dubai Has Built A Resilient Business Landscape’

Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, DMCC, talks to Solitaire about the scope of DMCC’s ambitions for gold and diamonds, and its success in growing business during the pandemic.…