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Canada Shifts Exports Abroad Amid US Tariff Clash

by Macarena Aguilera

As the world continues to react to the changing political and technological landscape, jewellers continue to find ways to persevere and meet ever-changing consumer demands. Canada has faced numerous challenges in recent years, and 2026 is no exception. Unprecedented global events have presented new challenges and opportunities, testing long-time alliances and creating new ones. The effects of political uncertainty are reflected in the price of everyday essentials, leaving consumers waiting…

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In the 24-hour day of a single diamond, a 90-year human life lasts only 0.0026 seconds—forty times faster than a blink. A Canadian visual artist has launched a philosophical framework to address the relationship between human life and natural diamonds, asking whether ownership of the stones is possible at all. Reena Ahluwalia introduced the Billion-Year Paradox concept in a two-part series, framing the stone not as property but as a…

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Bliss narrows focus to gold, expands Italian retail

by Constanza Contreras

Bliss now sells only gold pieces set with natural diamonds and colored gemstones. Bliss is tightening its business structure within the Damiani group to keep a clear brand identity while aiming for growth. After trimming its collections, the label now sells only gold pieces set with natural diamonds and colored gemstones, and it is expanding a sales network that is 90% Italian. The move follows a market trend toward specialization…

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Ashley Graham partners with OMEGA watches

Ashley Graham partners with OMEGA watches in a growing collaboration that began...

Macarena Aguilera • Oct 28, 2026 • Event Sparkle

Ashley Graham partners with OMEGA watches

T he collaboration began in 2024 when Graham joined OMEGA’s celebrity “Bob Run” campaign. Ashley Graham has become a household name beyond the catwalk, thanks to her work as a model, entrepreneur and body-positivity advocate. Her cameo in the...

sequel to The Devil Wears Prada shows how her influence now extends into mainstream pop culture, and it coincides with her growing partnership with luxury watchmaker OMEGA. The collaboration began in 2024 when Graham joined OMEGA’s celebrity “Bob Run” campaign....

Platinum’s Journey From Ancient Nuggets to Luxury Jewel

Platinum jewelry has long out-priced gold, and with gold now at $5,000...

Agustina Tapia • Oct 25, 2026 • Designer Spotlight

Platinum’s Journey From Ancient Nuggets to Luxury Jewel

M ueso del Oro, in Bogotá, Colombia, features an extraordinary collection of artifacts made before Spanish colonization. Platinum has long been regarded as the most prestigious metal in the jewellery world, often out-pricing gold on a pure-metal basis. As...

gold recently breached the $5,000-per-ounce mark in U.S. dollars, consumers wonder why platinum, historically the costlier metal, still commands a premium. From ancient nuggets to a modern marvel Mueso del Oro, in Bogotá, Colombia, features an extraordinary collection of artifacts...

Canada Shifts Exports Abroad Amid US Tariff Clash

Canada exports fell 3.7% to the United States in 2025, but an...

Macarena Aguilera • Oct 22, 2026 • Statement Pieces

Canada Shifts Exports Abroad Amid US Tariff Clash

A s the world continues to react to the changing political and technological landscape, jewellers continue to find ways to persevere and meet ever-changing consumer demands. Canada has faced numerous challenges in recent years, and 2026 is no exception....

Unprecedented global events have presented new challenges and opportunities, testing long-time alliances and creating new ones. The effects of political uncertainty are reflected in the price of everyday essentials, leaving consumers waiting for relief to arrive. According to the State...

Jeweler turns lost diamond hunt into viral marketing success

Louisiana jeweler Chris Wisman’s lost diamond hunt turned into a viral marketing...

Constanza Contreras • Oct 19, 2026 • Bridal Edit

Jeweler turns lost diamond hunt into viral marketing success

C hris Wisman, owner of Diamond Wise, lost a $4,000 custom ring that sparked his viral marketing campaign. A Louisiana jeweler transformed frustration into a viral marketing campaign by hiding diamonds in public spaces and allowing finders to keep...

them. The tactic has generated thousands of social media views and media attention, sparking interest in whether German jewelers could replicate the strategy. A lost ring sparks a marketing phenomenon The concept originated when a customer failed to retrieve a...