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Watches become silent storytellers in iconic films

by Constanza Contreras

In early Hollywood, accessories functioned as visual extensions of narrative themes. Hamilton watches have played a key role in defining some of cinema’s most memorable narratives, transforming timepieces from mere accessories into essential storytelling devices that heighten tension, shape character identity, and deepen emotional weight. Film storytelling treats time as a construct rather than a neutral passage. A character checking a wristwatch can stretch a scene’s duration, intensify suspense, or…

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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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Artist Questions Ownership of Diamonds Through New Philosophy

by Agustina Tapia

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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Summer fashion turns to bold colours

Summer fashion turns to bold colours with vivid yellows and deep blues...

Constanza Contreras • Oct 31, 2026 • Designer Spotlight

Summer fashion turns to bold colours

I nstead of the usual pastels for spring and summer, there was a prevalence of primary colours in ready-to-wear collections this year. Retailers are already seeing shoppers gravitate toward the bold palette that defines the summer 2026 fashion trends....

Runway shows in the major capitals showcased vivid yellows, deep blues and a striking fire-engine hue, signaling a clear shift away from pastel conventions. Colour palette dominates runways Designers in New York, Paris, London and Milan placed primary hues at...

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...