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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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Ricky Bromberg, Alabama Jewelry Tycoon, Dies at 67

Ricky Bromberg, Alabama jewelry tycoon, dies at 67 after a lifetime in...

Ignacia Vera • Sep 15, 2026 • Vault Reports

Ricky Bromberg, Alabama Jewelry Tycoon, Dies at 67

F rederick (Ricky) Wilkinson Bromberg. Ricky Bromberg, the longtime president of Alabama-based Bromberg & Co., died Sept. 2 at 67. He was born in Birmingham on Aug. 16, 1959, and was a sixth-generation member of the family to lead...

the business. Bromberg’s career in the jewelry industry began at a young age. According to his obituary, he used to operate the elevator at the downtown store when he was a boy. He kept the first 50-cent piece he earned...

Spinelli Kilcollin launches trade-in program for Dupes

Spinelli Kilcollin fights dupes with a new Trade-In Bar program, offering value...

Carolina Lopez • Sep 11, 2026 • Diamond Markets

Spinelli Kilcollin launches trade-in program for Dupes

S pinelli Kilcollin’s Trade-In Bar targets ‘Spinelli dupe’ rings flooding social media through Instagram and TikTok. Spinelli Kilcollin has introduced a Trade-In Bar program to counter the growing trend of dupes—affordable rings that imitate the brand’s distinctive linked-ring style....

These lookalike versions, often sold without visible brand markings, have gained traction through platforms like Instagram and TikTok, where influencers frequently use the term “Spinelli dupe” in their posts to describe the designs. This development follows the rise of social...

InStyle Fashion Show Arrives in Hong Kong April

InStyle fashion show in Hong Kong this April, where industry leaders will...

Ignacia Vera • Sep 9, 2026 • Auction Watch

InStyle Fashion Show Arrives in Hong Kong April

T he dedicated NEXT@Fashion InStyle zone returns under the patronage of the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency. Fashion InStyle 2026 will convene in Hong Kong from 27 to 30 April, using the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre as its...

hub. Organisers say the event will showcase the next wave of material development for the global supply chain. The venue’s modern halls are expected to welcome thousands of industry professionals, buyers, and media representatives. Material Innovation Takes Center Stage The...

Three Luxury Spa Treatments Revive Shanghai Visitors

Luxury spa treatments in Shanghai promise a brief escape from the city's...

Carolina Lopez • Sep 4, 2026 • Cut Chronicles

Three Luxury Spa Treatments Revive Shanghai Visitors

T hree Luxury Spa Treatments Revive Shanghai Visitors Luxury spa treatments in Shanghai promise a brief escape from the city's relentless pace, offering a blend of time‑tested rituals and modern therapeutic methods designed to calm the mind and ease...

the body. Alila Shanghai’s urban‑resort experience Located in the busy Jing An district, the Alila wellness center nestles behind a modest water feature and Japanese‑style screens that mute daylight. The setting feels detached from the surrounding skyscrapers, yet a glimpse of...