A study at the University of British Columbia (UBC) has discovered a new way to identify kimberlite, a type of rock that can contain diamond ores, buried in soil. By testing the DNA of microbial communities in surface soil, researchers were able to pinpoint minerals located deep within the...
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Columbia Gem House raised more than C$16,000 (US$12,000) through their “Jewelry for Wildlife” fundraiser. Proceeds will be donated to Mexican wildlife conservation non-profit Centro de Rescate, Rehabilitacion e Investigacion de Fauna Silvestre A.C. (CRRIFS).
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The Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) revealed the 12 finalists for the U.S. division of the 14th annual International Pearl Design Competition (IPDC). The winners from the U.S. cohort, as well as the international and student divisions, will be announced by Dec. 7.
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Three armed men recently robbed a jewellery store inside Cadillac Fairview Mall in Kitchener, Ont. One carrying a firearm and two sporting axes, the individuals broke several display cases and fled the scene with an unknown quantity of jewellery.
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Mexican-inspired fast-food chain Taco Bell has entered the world of lab-grown diamonds with its most recent experiment: diamonds made from taco shells.
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Tiffany and Co. transforms Pokémon into luxury jewellery in its newest collaboration with artist Daniel Arsham. This gold, silver, and diamond collection evokes Arsham’s iconic “Future Relics” esthetic, playing upon ideas of loss and rediscovery.
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Three individuals brazenly robbed White Carat Co., a jewellery store located at Bramalea City Centre in Brampton, Ont. Hoods up and ski masks on, they entered the store and demanded money and jewellery. Armed with hammers, they then began smashing display cases and grabbing merchandise.
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Gold Silver Guy, a jewellery store in Nanaimo, B.C., was recently the target of an unconventional and well-planned heist.
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Frank and Lisa Suppanz of Austin Jewellers in Coquitlam, B.C., were fined $66,000 by the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), after they failed to provide the necessary administrative documentation.
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Insurance company Jewelers Mutual is extending their counselling services across five countries through Dec. 31.
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