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Wildlife thrives alongside luxury at Malaysia’s Pangkor Laut

by Agustina Tapia

Pangkor Laut Resort occupies just 300 acres of a larger island while preserving the rest as undisturbed jungle. In the Straits of Malacca, where emerald waters lap against untouched rainforest, Pangkor Laut presents itself as a private island retreat where wildlife and luxury live in harmony. The resort occupies just 300 acres of a larger island, preserving the rest as dense, undisturbed jungle. Here, hornbills, flying foxes, and long-tailed macaques…

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Publico's Christmas Sharing Set costs $128 per person for four guests at InterContinental Robertson Quay. Christmas 2025 in Singapore is shaping up to be a feast for food lovers, with several restaurants unveiling festive menus across the city. The first to catch attention is Publico, an Italian dining venue at the InterContinental Robertson Quay, offering a riverside setting for holiday gatherings. Publico’s Christmas Sharing Set The restaurant’s Christmas sharing set,…

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Sherwood family reclaims Daniel’s Jewelers from private equity

by Agustina Tapia

The buyback was executed with Tejas Shah, chief executive of AJS Creations. Photo: Dương Nhân/Pexels The Sherwood family has repurchased Daniel’s Jewelers from private-equity owner Palladium Equity Partners. The transaction in Culver City, California, did not disclose financial terms. The buyback was executed with Tejas Shah, chief executive of AJS Creations. The firm also controls lab-grown diamond brands including Grown Brilliance, Clean Origin, Charles & Colvard, VonDiamonds and the online…

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Japanese cities host European-style Christmas markets

Christmas markets Japan brighten Tokyo, Yokohama and Osaka with European-style stalls, German...

Macarena Aguilera • Oct 9, 2026 • Designer Spotlight

Japanese cities host European-style Christmas markets

R oppongi Hills Christmas Market in Tokyo marks its 19th edition this year. Japan’s holiday season may lack a national Christmas holiday, but the country’s cities light up with European-style markets that draw locals and tourists alike. From Tokyo’s...

busy districts to a seaside venue in Yokohama and a winter fair in Osaka, the five markets highlighted for the 2025 festive season showcase authentic German food, handcrafted gifts and elaborate illumination. Tokyo’s Roppongi Hills and Azabudai Hills Markets Roppongi...

State Property Celebrates a Decade with Global Design Vision

State Property jewellery celebrates 10 years as a leading Singaporean brand with...

Macarena Aguilera • Oct 6, 2026 • Event Sparkle

State Property Celebrates a Decade with Global Design Vision

S tate Property marks 10 years as a leading Singaporean jewellery brand founded by Afzal Imram and Lin Ruiyin. Founded by Afzal Imram and his wife Lin Ruiyin, the label has built a reputation for sleek, minimalist designs that...

blend industrial inspiration with precious materials. Their pieces, ranging from everyday wear to statement accessories, reflect a global aesthetic rooted in Singaporean sensibilities. Started by Afzal and his wife Lin Ruiyin, the brand combines both their expertise, with Ruiyin a...

Christy Bromberg dies at 68

Christy spent two years at Hollins University before transferring to The University of Alabama, graduating with a political science degree in 1980. Christy Bromberg, the store's long-serving head gift buyer and wife...

Four Sought in 600K Jewelry Heist

Four suspects are sought in a 600K jewelry heist at Dubai Jewelers...

Macarena Aguilera • Oct 2, 2026 • Bridal Edit

Four Sought in 600K Jewelry Heist

S urveillance images of robbery suspects. Fairfax County police are seeking public assistance to identify four individuals linked to an armed robbery at a jewelry store. The department shared surveillance footage of the suspects involved. The robbery occurred at...

Dubai Jewelers in Springfield, Virginia, on Sunday, Sept. 27, around 3:30 p.m. The store specializes in high-karat gold jewelry for weddings. Four male suspects drove up to the store in a black Acura sedan, exited the car, and smashed the...

Retailers Struggle with Emotional Selling, Study Finds

Many retail practitioners find themselves grappling with the concept of consumers making...

Agustina Tapia • Sep 29, 2026 • Heirloom Stories

Retailers Struggle with Emotional Selling, Study Finds

T he Retail Smiths Peter Smith. Many retail practitioners find themselves grappling with the concept of consumers making emotional purchases, even though they operate in industries that are fundamentally centered on sentiment and personal value. They’ll often agree with...

the general premise, but when it comes to practicing it, well, they say it’s just “not my customers or my products.” Diamonds are, unsurprisingly, an obvious place to witness the disconnect, but that category has been so thoroughly covered of...