https://www.scmp.com/rss/517382/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com The prices of gold, silver and platinum may all be beginning to enjoy tailwinds due to weakening global economic growth, stabilising rate hikes, geopolitical tensions and growing industrial demand, according to the World Bank. In September, the bank’s precious metals index hit 146.6. “Wars remind us how connected all countries and markets are – the familiar globalisation that has allowed our economies to develop strongly by taking advantage of demand from external markets also means that they’re... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3245555/why-silver-and-gold-may-still-be-safest-investment-there-high-jewellery-houses-van-cleef-arpels-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3245555/why-silver-and-gold-may-still-be-safest-investment-there-high-jewellery-houses-van-cleef-arpels-and?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 23 Dec 2023 08:00:19 +0000 As the global search intensifies for luxury products that are more socially and environmentally conscious, the time is ripe for precious gems grown in the laboratory to take off. The market for lab-created diamonds is expected to grow at 5 per cent per year from 2022 to 2030, led by China and the US, according to a recent report. “The synthetic diamond industry has successfully tapped into markets where consumers are especially price sensitive, significantly affecting the US bridal market,”... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3245545/would-you-wear-lab-grown-diamond-your-engagement-ring-china-fuels-demand-cheaper-artificial-gems-gen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3245545/would-you-wear-lab-grown-diamond-your-engagement-ring-china-fuels-demand-cheaper-artificial-gems-gen?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Dec 2023 04:00:20 +0000