Tag Archives: Canada

Canadian fine jewellery brand enters lab-grown diamond market

December 12, 2023

Mejuri is the latest fine jewellery brand to venture into the realm of lab-grown diamonds. The new move stems from the desire to improve accessibility, as investing in lab-grown offerings ensures customers can purchase bigger styles at lower prices.

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B.C. jewellers fined $66K by FINTRAC

November 13, 2023

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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Russian diamonds banned worldwide

October 30, 2023

As part of the sanctions imposed against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the G7 will be implementing a ban against the import of Russian diamonds.

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CGA to celebrate 65 years of gem education, advancements

February 10, 2023

The Canadian Gemmological Association (CGA), a mainstay of Canada’s gem sector, is set to achieve a milestone anniversary this year.

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Canadian jewellery group joins RJC

December 5, 2022

A Montréal-based luxury jeweller with more than 140 years of history has affirmed its commitment to responsible business practices.

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Canadian flowers inspire Shelly Purdy collection

July 4, 2022

O Canada! The Great White North’s provincial and territorial flowers are the inspiration behind a new jewellery line by award-winning Toronto designer, Shelly Purdy.

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Ammolite named Alberta’s official gemstone

April 1, 2022

Ammolite, a vibrant gem found predominantly in southern Alberta, is set to become the province’s official gemstone.

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Emerging Canadian designers shine with international awards

November 12, 2021

The designs of three Ontario jewellery school graduates have earned international praise at De Beers’ 2020-2021 Shining Lights Awards (SLA).

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Canadian mining exec steps down

October 15, 2021

Mountain Province Diamonds’ CEO and president, Stuart Brown, has stepped down, effective immediately.

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Canadian gold group sells for $393M

March 25, 2021

Newmont Corporation and GT Gold have entered into a binding agreement in which Newmont will acquire the remaining common shares of the Canadian company.

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