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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Production at Canada’s Diavik Diamond Mine dropped 17 per cent in 2024, as Rio Tinto faced challenges stemming from a struggling global diamond market, a tragic plane crash at the mine, and the shift to underground mining operations at one of its pipes. The decline reflects broader difficulties within...
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Mejuri, the Toronto-based jewellery brand, has expanded its Canadian retail presence by opening a new store at CF Carrefour Laval in Laval, Que. This marks the brand’s 41st global location.
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Police have charged two youths in connection with a robbery that took place at Griffin Jewellery, located in the Pen Centre at 221 Glendale Avenue in St. Catharines, Ont. The incident occurred when five suspects entered Griffin Jewellery and used a small sledgehammer to smash display cases and stash...
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F1 Academy has announced a new partnership with TAG Heuer, naming the Swiss watchmaker as an Official Partner and the first-ever Official Timekeeper of the all-female racing series.
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The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has introduced the RJC Laboratory Grown Material Standard (LGMS), setting a new benchmark for ethical and sustainable practices in the lab-grown diamond and gemstone sector within the watch and jewellery industry.
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