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Spring Fair returns to Birmingham in February

by Macarena Aguilera

Jewellery stalls inside exhibition hall. Spring Fair will return to the NEC Birmingham from 7–10 February 2027, offering the United Kingdom’s leading home, gift and fashion trade show to a broad range of international brands seeking exposure on a national stage. More than 40,000 visitors and over 1,500 exhibitors are expected across categories such as gift, home, fashion, jewellery and beauty, creating a busy marketplace where suppliers can meet buyers,…

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Photo © Fernando Gregory | Dreamstime.com. A vehicle-assisted robbery struck a jewellery shop on Derry Road in Mississauga at roughly 6:30 p.m. on October 18, according to a security report filed after the incident. Police reported that a white crossover-style vehicle was driven in reverse into the storefront, shattering the front barrier and creating an opening for as many as nine suspects to surge inside. The value of the items…

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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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Control Union named first Butterfly Mark certifier

Butterfly Mark certification arrives as Control Union becomes the first authorized certifier,...

Constanza Contreras • Nov 12, 2026 • Heirloom Stories

Control Union named first Butterfly Mark certifier

A uditors examining jewelry certificates. Positive Luxury has named Control Union as the first authorized independent certification body for its Butterfly Mark, tasking the firm with assessing whether brands meet the requirements and making certification decisions. The partnership responds...

to evolving sustainability expectations, including the EU’s Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (ECGT) directive, and brings Control Union’s global auditing and certification expertise to a scheme designed specifically for the luxury industry. Luxury is entering a new era of...

Jewellers Association Offers Dispute Resolution Service

Jewellers Association offers dispute resolution service for customers with jewellery issues through...

Constanza Contreras • Nov 9, 2026 • Bridal Edit

Jewellers Association Offers Dispute Resolution Service

G uests interacting at a luxurious hotel reception desk, emphasizing hospitality and service. Photo: cottonbro studio/Pexels The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) provides a dispute resolution service called NAJ Resolve, which offers a transparent and accessible forum for dissatisfied...

customers to seek redress. This service is available to customers who have purchased jewellery from NAJ members and are experiencing issues with their purchase. NAJ Resolve is designed to provide an independent and impartial process for resolving disputes between customers...

Katherine Brunacci named Vice Chair of Institute

Katherine Brunacci named Vice Chair of Institute to support growth and development.

Constanza Contreras • Nov 5, 2026 • Bridal Edit

Katherine Brunacci named Vice Chair of Institute

J ewelry store counter display. The IRV Professional Community Group has named Katherine Brunacci FIRV its new Vice Chair, assisting Sammantha Maclachlan FIRV as Chair during the Institute’s upcoming growth phase. Katherine Brunacci was one of three candidates to...

stand for the role, alongside Georgina Southam FIRV and Rachel Kinsella MIRV. All three candidates shared a commitment to supporting the growth and development of the community. In her manifesto, Katherine Brunacci emphasized three priorities: maintaining high professional standards, making...

Vehicle Ram Facilitates Mississauga Jewellery Heist

A jewellery heist hit a store on Derry Road at 6:30 p.m....

Agustina Tapia • Nov 3, 2026 • Statement Pieces

Vehicle Ram Facilitates Mississauga Jewellery Heist

P hoto © Fernando Gregory | Dreamstime.com. A vehicle-assisted robbery struck a jewellery shop on Derry Road in Mississauga at roughly 6:30 p.m. on October 18, according to a security report filed after the incident. Police reported that a...

white crossover-style vehicle was driven in reverse into the storefront, shattering the front barrier and creating an opening for as many as nine suspects to surge inside. The value of the items taken was not disclosed, leaving the financial impact...