Toronto man charged in jewellery store robbery

A 31-year-old man has been charged following a robbery at a jewellery store in Toronto’s Queen St. W. and Spadina Ave. area. According to police, the suspect allegedly entered the store and immediately began threatening staff with a knife, demanding they hand him merchandise. Having gathered a large quantity...
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Yet another armed jewellery robbery in Kitchener, Ont.

Kitchener, Ont.’s Cadillac Fairview Park Mall faces its second armed jewellery robbery in two weeks. Police confirmed four male suspects, armed with hammers, had stormed the store on a weekday night. They reportedly fled the scene in a dark sedan, with a fifth individual acting as their getaway driver. One...
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Watches of Switzerland makes $177 million acquisition

British retailer Watches of Switzerland Group recently announced its acquisition of the U.S. division of Italian jewellery brand Roberto Coin Inc. For a hefty sum of US$130 million (approximately C$177 million), Watches of Switzerland gains exclusive distribution rights to Roberto Coin jewellery across the United States, Canada, the Caribbean,...
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State of Alaska sues jeweller

A lawsuit filed in Alaska Superior Court pushes legal action against Alaska-based Soni Jewelers (also operating under the name Colors Fine Jewelers) and its owner Suni Lakhwani. The state's attorney general Treg R. Taylor asserts that Lakhwani’s store misrepresented man-made gold quartz and imitation nuggets as natural gold mined...
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Stuller releases newest packaging and displays catalogue

American jewellery manufacturer Stuller has released its latest 2024-25 packaging and displays catalogue, showcasing an array of new offerings designed to enhance brand presentation. With a focus on complementary colours and finishes, the newest iteration of the catalogue offers a diverse selection for retailers.
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202-carat fancy yellow diamond shines at auction

A remarkable 202.18-carat fancy intense yellow fancy colour diamond stole the show at the Magnificent Jewels show in Geneva, kicking off Christie’s first live auction of the year with a flourish. Dubbed the “Yellow Rose,” the unmounted gem originating from South Africa fetched an impressive US$6.7 million (C$9.15 million)....
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