Omega has officially launched its online shopping platform in Canada, making its Swiss timepiece collections available for direct purchase through the brand’s website. This includes popular models such as the Speedmaster, Seamaster, Constellation, and De Ville. With this expansion into Canada, the brand aims to offer the same level...
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Get ready for European Design’s Test Drive Event—the ultimate hands-on experience for jewellers. This is your chance to try, explore, and save on the latest innovations from the industry’s leading brands, all in one large showroom. Be there to witness the exclusive debut of a groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind jewellery innovation,...
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The Kat Florence Lumina, a flawless 181.61-carat Paraiba tourmaline, is concluding its global debut tour with final exhibitions across Asia before being auctioned at Bonhams Hong Kong on May 22. Discovered in 2003 by gem hunter Don Kogen during an expedition in Mozambique’s Nampula province, the original crystal weighed...
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The American Gem Society (AGS) has introduced the new Jewelry Evaluation Advisor™ (JEA) designation and relaunched the updated Certified Sales Associate (CSA) program. These initiatives are designed to enhance the skills and professionalism of jewellery professionals. The JEA program offers retail sales professionals and supplier associates training in jewellery...
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The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) recently hosted an event at Canada House in Trafalgar Square, London, U.K., to celebrate the legacy and significance of Canadian diamonds. The event, titled Diamonds, A Canadian Love Story, was organized in partnership with the High Commission of Canada in the UK and the...
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Police in Brantford, Ont., are currently investigating an attempted robbery at a jewellery store located on Lynden Road. Five male suspects, all dressed in black and wearing masks, attempted to break into the store by smashing the front window. However, the suspects were unsuccessful in their efforts and fled...
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Chris Ploof, the designer and founder of Chris Ploof Designs, has announced the release of a new documentary-style vertical shorts series titled Conversation with Chris Ploof on YouTube. Produced in collaboration with Engagement101, the series features personal discussions with Ploof on various topics, including his journey into jewellery design,...
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Chopard has introduced a new ethical high jewellery collection made from the Insofu emerald, a 6,225-carat rough gemstone recovered from Zambia’s Kagem mine in 2010. The 15-piece collection, also named “Insofu,” features a range of pieces, including five pairs of earrings, four necklaces, three rings, a bracelet, and an...
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Finding jewellery in extended sizes can be a challenge in Canada, a point that Montreal- and Toronto-based content creator Sarah Ostiguy quickly noticed when she revealed her size-inclusive collaboration with Canadian jewellery brand Olaeda. As Ostiguy shared the news with her followers, many expressed excitement, especially those from areas...
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George Brown College (GBC) to suspend three out of the four jewellery and gemmology programs as of September 2025. The decision follows a series of financial challenges exacerbated by recent changes in international student policies. While the college’s Jewellery Essentials program (F111), a one-year certificate course, will remain active,...
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