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So/Facet raises ₹10 crore to build lab-grown diamond brand

by Ignacia Vera

Sales are set to begin online in November 2026, followed by plans to open over 30 premium stores within three years. So/Facet, a lab-grown diamond jewellery brand founded by former Unilever executives Aarushi Agrawal Naulakha and Abhishek Naulakha, has raised ₹10 crore in a seed funding round led by Sauce. This marks the startup’s first institutional funding and Sauce’s maiden investment in the lab-grown diamond space. The funding round included…

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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

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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So/Facet raises ₹10 crore to build lab-grown diamond brand

So/Facet raises ₹10 crore to build lab-grown diamond brand, marking its first...

Ignacia Vera • Oct 23, 2026 • Vault Reports

So/Facet raises ₹10 crore to build lab-grown diamond brand

S ales are set to begin online in November 2026, followed by plans to open over 30 premium stores within three years. So/Facet, a lab-grown diamond jewellery brand founded by former Unilever executives Aarushi Agrawal Naulakha and Abhishek Naulakha,...

has raised ₹10 crore in a seed funding round led by Sauce. This marks the startup’s first institutional funding and Sauce’s maiden investment in the lab-grown diamond space. The funding round included participation from notable investors such as Mokobara co-founders...

Watches influence storytelling in film and games

Watches influence storytelling in film and games with deliberate presence beyond decoration,...

Francisca Fuentes • Oct 20, 2026 • Cut Chronicles

Watches influence storytelling in film and games

T imepieces carry weight beyond decoration in visual storytelling. A watch’s steady tick on screen, a character’s fleeting wrist-check, or a stretched-out moment—cinema doesn’t just track time; it bends it into narrative texture. That tension shapes films’ rhythm, silences,...

and even the props characters hold. Among them, jewelry, especially timepieces, carries weight beyond decoration. Their presence is deliberate, never accidental. Within visual storytelling, jewelry functions as a symbolic language. A ring might convey themes of continuity or confinement; a...

Jewelry Retailers Blend Digital Discovery with In-Store Sales

Jewelry retailers blend digital discovery with in-store sales, balancing online exploration and...

Francisca Fuentes • Oct 16, 2026 • Gem Sourcing

Jewelry Retailers Blend Digital Discovery with In-Store Sales

Y ellow gold remains the dominant metal choice, reported by 94% of respondents, while 90% say custom requests are increasing. Jewel360 has released its State of the Jewelry Industry Report, detailing how independent retailers blend digital engagement with hands-on...

service to drive sales. The findings highlight a clear division between online discovery and in-person purchasing. Nick Gurney, general manager of Jewel360, explained that while customers increasingly explore options through digital platforms, the actual buying decision remains rooted in personal...

GTA jewellers hit in overnight smash-and-grab spree

Four GTA jewellers targeted in coordinated overnight smash-and-grab thefts, raising concerns over...

Ignacia Vera • Oct 13, 2026 • Gem Sourcing

GTA jewellers hit in overnight smash-and-grab spree

I mage generated by ChatGPT. Four jewellery stores in the Greater Toronto Area have been targeted in a series of coordinated overnight break-ins over the past week, prompting warnings about escalating theft risks for retailers. Police are examining separate...

incidents in Mississauga, North York, Yorkville, and Scarborough, all following an identical approach to bypassing security measures and accessing unprotected stock. No items were stolen, though the specific entry method remains unconfirmed by authorities. The store’s alarm system activated, forcing...