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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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George Brown halts jewellery program enrollments

George Brown halts jewellery program enrollments due to financial viability concerns and...

Macarena Aguilera • Oct 23, 2026 • Heirloom Stories

George Brown halts jewellery program enrollments

T he suspension means there will be no new intake for Jewellery Essentials, Jewellery Methods, Jewellery Arts, or Gemmology for the 2027-28 admissions cycle. Starting with the 2027-28 academic year, George Brown Polytechnic will halt enrollments in all jewellery-related...

programs. The move stems from federal policy shifts impacting international student admissions, financial viability concerns, and evolving challenges within Ontario’s college system. This suspension stems from a strategic review of the Jewellery programs launched in 2025. A recent analysis determined...

Diamond industry lacks heritage institution

Natural diamond industry lacks a dedicated heritage institution like luxury brands Cartier...

Constanza Contreras • Oct 20, 2026 • Event Sparkle

Diamond industry lacks heritage institution

C artier and Tiffany invest heavily in preserving their heritage. Luxury brands like Cartier, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels invest heavily in preserving their heritage, maintaining archives, and organizing exhibitions to reinforce their identity and support...

pricing power. This approach helps strengthen consumer attachment and maintain long-term desirability. The natural diamond industry, with its history spanning thousands of years, has never created a dedicated institution to preserve its shared heritage. Unlike luxury houses, the industry lacks...

New Pizza Concepts Open Across Singapore

Innovative gourmet pizza concepts and revamped menus across Singapore, featuring unique dough...

Macarena Aguilera • Oct 16, 2026 • Heirloom Stories

New Pizza Concepts Open Across Singapore

A fter 15 years of serving mezze and kebabs, Artichoke has shifted to a pizza-focused identity under chef Bjorn Shen. Singapore’s gourmet pizza scene is expanding with new concepts and revamped menus, offering diners a range of innovative pies...

across the city. Artichoke transforms into a modern pizza parlour After 15 years of serving mezze and kebabs, Artichoke has shifted to a pizza-focused identity under chef Bjorn Shen. The former Middle Eastern venue now presents three dough styles: high-hydration...

Singapore launches clinic-app hybrid for women’s health care

Singapore’s new clinic-app hybrid aims to revolutionize women’s healthcare, addressing gaps from...

Constanza Contreras • Oct 13, 2026 • Designer Spotlight

Singapore launches clinic-app hybrid for women’s health care

A patient smiling during a dental check-up with two dentists. Bright and cheerful dental clinic setting. Photo: Dr ADEL/Pexels A mutual friend connected Eve Lee and Dr. Jody Paige Goh in 2023, but their shared exasperation with existing...

women’s healthcare systems drove them toward a different approach. Both had witnessed how the current framework failed women during critical life transitions—from fertility challenges to menopause—and sought to create alternatives that addressed those shortcomings. The legalization of elective egg freezing...