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Primary Colours Dominate Spring Summer Fashion Trends
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Primary Colours Dominate Spring Summer Fashion Trends

October 21, 2026 | 0 comments
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Watches influence storytelling in film and games

Watches influence storytelling in film and games
Gem Sourcing

Ashley Graham discusses OMEGA partnership and watch philosophy

Ashley Graham discusses OMEGA partnership and watch philosophy
Diamond Markets

Jewellery appraisers struggle with self doubt

Jewellery appraisers struggle with self doubt
Gem Sourcing

Jewelry Retailers Blend Digital Discovery with In-Store Sales

Jewelry Retailers Blend Digital Discovery with In-Store Sales

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Men’s Jewelry Boom Challenges Traditional Appraisal Methods
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Men’s Jewelry Boom Challenges Traditional Appraisal Methods

by Carolina Lopez | October 12, 2026
Men’s jewellery surges in popularity worldwide
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Men’s jewellery surges in popularity worldwide

by Carolina Lopez | October 10, 2026
Holiday Jewelry Packaging Enhances Gift Perceived Value
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Holiday Jewelry Packaging Enhances Gift Perceived Value

September 30, 2026
De Beers Unveils Faster Diamond Screening Machine at Hong Kong
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De Beers Unveils Faster Diamond Screening Machine at Hong Kong

September 21, 2026
Switzerland shines as top winter escape
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Switzerland shines as top winter escape

September 10, 2026
InStyle Fashion Show Arrives in Hong Kong April
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InStyle Fashion Show Arrives in Hong Kong April

September 9, 2026

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Primary Colours Dominate Spring Summer Fashion Trends
Cut Chronicles

Primary Colours Dominate Spring Summer Fashion Trends

Watches influence storytelling in film and games
Cut Chronicles

Watches influence storytelling in film and games

August’s birthstones now include peridot and sardonyx
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August’s birthstones now include peridot and sardonyx

Titanium aviation watch blends rugged design with pilot-friendly features
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Titanium aviation watch blends rugged design with pilot-friendly features

Gold Prices Surge as Lab-Grown Diamond Costs Drop
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Gold Prices Surge as Lab-Grown Diamond Costs Drop

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Jewellery appraisers struggle with self doubt

Jewellery appraisers struggle with self doubt

October 17, 2026

Why platinum stays the gold standard for luxury

October 14, 2026
Why platinum stays the gold standard for luxury
Pandora Names New CFO and North America President

Pandora Names New CFO and North America President

October 9, 2026

Jewellery store thefts surge with violent and deceptive tactics across

October 6, 2026
Jewellery store thefts surge with violent and deceptive tactics across
NYC Jewelry and Antique Show Returns This November

NYC Jewelry and Antique Show Returns This November

September 25, 2026

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Ashley Graham discusses OMEGA partnership and watch philosophy

October 19, 2026
Ashley Graham discusses OMEGA partnership and watch philosophy
Gem Sourcing

Jewelry Retailers Blend Digital Discovery with In-Store Sales

October 16, 2026
Jewelry Retailers Blend Digital Discovery with In-Store Sales
Gem Sourcing

GTA jewellers hit in overnight smash-and-grab spree

October 13, 2026
GTA jewellers hit in overnight smash-and-grab spree
Gem Sourcing

Canadian jewellery industry fights tariffs and rising gold

October 7, 2026
Canadian jewellery industry fights tariffs and rising gold
Gem Sourcing

Major jewellery groups pull out of Sydney fair

October 6, 2026
Major jewellery groups pull out of Sydney fair
Gem Sourcing

Jewelry industry leaders honored at AGS awards

September 30, 2026
Jewelry industry leaders honored at AGS awards

Vault Reports

George Brown Suspends New Jewellery Program Enrollments

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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Jewellery retailers adopt AI to streamline visuals

by Ignacia Vera
Jewellery retailers adopt AI to streamline visuals

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

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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Primary Colours Dominate Spring Summer Fashion Trends

Primary colours fashion dominate the Spring/Summer 2026 runway, with bold reds, yellows...

Carolina Lopez • Oct 21, 2026 • Cut Chronicles
Primary Colours Dominate Spring Summer Fashion Trends

Primary Colours Dominate Spring Summer Fashion Trends

I nstead of the usual pastels for spring and summer, there was a prevalence of primary colours in ready-to-wear collections this year. As warmer temperatures arrive, the fashion world is shedding its winter layers and adopting the colourful fun...

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of spring dressing. Key fashion trends from the Spring/Summer 2026 season are emerging, with primary colours, especially red, taking centre stage. Instead of the usual pastels, bold yellows, cobalt blues, and fire engine reds are making a statement in ready-to-wear...

Jewellery appraisers struggle with self doubt

Jewellery appraisers may experience self doubt in their profession, one of about...

Ignacia Vera • Oct 17, 2026 • Diamond Markets
Jewellery appraisers struggle with self doubt

Jewellery appraisers struggle with self doubt

A spiring appraisers often experience a confidence gap. The jewellery industry is filled with people who are passionate about gemstones, design, and history. However, for those who want to become jewellery appraisers, the transition from admiration to responsibility can...

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be complex. Jewellery appraising is a profession that requires judgment, accountability, ethics, and trust, and it's often misunderstood as a purely technical pursuit. Aspiring appraisers often experience a "confidence gap" - the space between knowing and feeling ready. This gap...

Why platinum stays the gold standard for luxury

Platinum remains the benchmark for prestige in luxury, offering one of France’s...

Ignacia Vera • Oct 14, 2026 • Diamond Markets
Why platinum stays the gold standard for luxury

Why platinum stays the gold standard for luxury

T he Royal Canadian Mint refines platinum to 99.99% purity for high-end applications. Gold’s recent climb past $5,000 an ounce has pushed the metal into everyday conversation, yet many still wonder why platinum remains the benchmark for prestige. Platinum’s...

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historic price premium For most of the 20th century, platinum commanded a price at least double that of gold when measured ounce for ounce in pure form. The comparison excludes finished jewellery, which is typically alloyed. The Royal Canadian Mint...

George Brown Suspends New Jewellery Program Enrollments

George Brown Jewellery suspends new program enrollments for 2027-28 citing immigration policies...

Ignacia Vera • Oct 11, 2026 • Vault Reports
George Brown Suspends New Jewellery Program Enrollments

George Brown Suspends New Jewellery Program Enrollments

A ccording 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...

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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 shifting trends within Ontario’s college system. This choice...