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George Brown Suspends New Jewellery Program Enrollments

by Ignacia Vera

According to the Polytechnic, ongoing financial pressures and operational constraints, combined with an unstable education system, have made continued operation unsustainable. George Brown Polytechnic Halts New Enrollment in Jewellery Programs for 2027-28 Effective immediately, George Brown Polytechnic will no longer accept new applicants for its jewellery-related programs beginning with the 2027-28 academic year. The institution attributes this move to evolving federal immigration policies targeting international students, financial viability concerns, and…

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Artificial Intelligence is dominating conversations within the jewellery retail industry. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is dominating conversations in the retail industry, particularly in jewellery businesses. However, much of the discussion remains disconnected from the daily realities of these businesses. Retailers are hearing plenty about consumer-facing tools, but less about how technology can relieve operational bottlenecks in content production, customization, and visual consistency. Jewellery businesses are now quietly adopting automation and AI…

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False gunfire alarm sparks mall lockdown after jewelry theft

by Ignacia Vera

Hackensack police confirmed no injuries after a jewelry theft triggered a mall-wide lockdown on Tuesday. Photo: Andry Sasongko/Pexels A smash-and-grab robbery at Bloomingdale’s in Hackensack, New Jersey, on Tuesday created confusion after the sound of a shattered jewelry display case led to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire. Police later confirmed no shots were fired, but the alarm triggered a SWAT team deployment and mall-wide lockdown before officers determined it was…

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Men’s Jewelry Boom Challenges Traditional Appraisal Methods

The mens jewelry boom is reshaping traditional appraisal methods in the jewelry...

Carolina Lopez • Oct 12, 2026 • Auction Watch

Men’s Jewelry Boom Challenges Traditional Appraisal Methods

T he jewelry industry is experiencing rapid evolution, driven by shifts in fashion, culture, technology, and consumer behavior. The jewelry industry is experiencing rapid evolution, driven by shifts in fashion, culture, technology, and consumer behavior. Men's jewelry has emerged...

as a major retail focus, moving beyond niche categories like watches and wedding bands to include chains, bracelets, gemstone rings, mixed-metal pieces, black diamonds, leather combinations, and custom-designed statement jewelry. Men's jewelry: A growing market This expansion is fueled by...

Pandora Names New CFO and North America President

Pandora announces leadership changes with André Branch as North America president and...

Ignacia Vera • Oct 9, 2026 • Diamond Markets

Pandora Names New CFO and North America President

B ased in New York, he brings over 25 years of experience in consumer, beauty, and lifestyle industries. Pandora has announced changes to its leadership structure, appointing André Branch as president of North America and Paulo Garcia as its...

new chief financial officer (CFO). These moves come as the company focuses on growth in key markets, with North America identified as a critical region for expansion. André Branch takes the helm in North America Effective August 15, Branch will...

Jewellery store thefts surge with violent and deceptive tactics across

Violent and deceptive tactics in jewellery store thefts are rising across Ontario...

Carolina Lopez • Oct 6, 2026 • Diamond Markets

Jewellery store thefts surge with violent and deceptive tactics across

P hoto © Fernando Gregory | Dreamstime.com. A series of jewellery thefts across Ontario and Quebec has exposed how criminals quickly adjust their methods to exploit weaknesses in retail security. Four separate incidents, including armed robberies, distraction schemes, and...

coordinated attacks, demonstrate the varied tactics now used against stores in Hamilton, Sault Ste. Marie, Ottawa, and Rosemère. The most violent attack took place at Lime Ridge Mall in Hamilton on September 21, when two suspects wielded a steel pipe...

Major jewellery groups pull out of Sydney fair

Ferris wheel, christmas market, amusement park, fair, night, golden, red, christmas, ferris wheel, fair, christmas, christmas, christmas, christmas, christmas. Photo: mariya_m/Pixabay The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) and Platinum Guild International (PGI) have...

False gunfire alarm sparks mall lockdown after jewelry theft

A jewelry theft at Bloomingdale’s in New Jersey sparked a mall lockdown...

Ignacia Vera • Oct 2, 2026 • Vault Reports

False gunfire alarm sparks mall lockdown after jewelry theft

H ackensack police confirmed no injuries after a jewelry theft triggered a mall-wide lockdown on Tuesday. Photo: Andry Sasongko/Pexels A smash-and-grab robbery at Bloomingdale’s in Hackensack, New Jersey, on Tuesday created confusion after the sound of a shattered jewelry...

display case led to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire. Police later confirmed no shots were fired, but the alarm triggered a SWAT team deployment and mall-wide lockdown before officers determined it was not an active-shooter event. The suspect broke into...