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Natural Diamond Council Rebrands as Diamond Collective

by Agustina Tapia

Close-up of a sparkling diamond ring nestled amidst blue foliage, capturing luxury and elegance. Photo: Alex Kad/Pexels The Natural Diamond Council announced Tuesday that it has adopted a new name, the Diamond Collective. The organization is shifting its focus to be consumer-first, evidence-led, and more collaborative. The rebranding follows six months of consultation with producers, retailers, brands, creatives, and consumers, and was led by CEO Amber Pepper, who took the…

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A group of young men standing on an outdoor basketball court discussing something. Photo: cottonbro studio/Pexels A New York federal court has allowed Foundrae’s copyright infringement lawsuit against Pandora to proceed, denying Pandora’s motion to dismiss. The New York-based jewelry brand Foundrae filed the suit on February 17 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, claiming that Pandora’s “Talisman” collection infringed on its copyrighted medallion…

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Pan Pacific Singapore marks 40 years with guest-focused anniversary experiences

by Constanza Contreras

Pan Pacific Singapore opened in 1986 and expanded with the Ocean Ballroom in 2000, now celebrating 40 years of luxury service. Pan Pacific Singapore celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2026 through a lineup of guest experiences that highlighted its decades-long legacy in luxury hospitality. The hotel, established in 1986, has grown alongside Singapore’s transformation, adding iconic spaces such as the Ocean Ballroom in 2000 and the floating atrium pods. More…

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Diamond demand rebounds as Botswana and De Beers highlight recovery

Botswana and De Beers signal diamond demand recovery as prices stabilize, marking...

Constanza Contreras • Sep 30, 2026 • Designer Spotlight

Diamond demand rebounds as Botswana and De Beers highlight recovery

T ime CEO Jessica Sibley, Botswana President Duma Boko, and Botswana Minster of Minerals and Energy Bogolo Joy Kenewendo in New York. Botswana President Duma Boko and De Beers CEO Al Cook both signaled last week that diamond demand...

is stabilizing after years of volatility, with industry data showing price recovery in key segments. Their remarks came during high-profile events in New York City, where Botswana promoted its role as a leader in diamond production and democratic governance. Diamonds...

Jewelry theft tactics shift as home invasions rise

Jewelry theft tactics shift as home invasions rise, forcing jewelers to adapt...

Agustina Tapia • Sep 26, 2026 • Heirloom Stories

Jewelry theft tactics shift as home invasions rise

S cott Guginsky, executive vice president of the Jewelers’ Security Alliance, discussed evolving threats at AGS Conclave 2026 in Orlando. Organized crime in the jewelry trade is evolving its methods, compelling jewelers to adjust their defenses rapidly. During the...

AGS Conclave 2026 in Orlando, Florida, security specialists explained that while certain risks have diminished, others have grown more severe—and the danger now spreads from retail locations into jewelers’ personal lives. The most significant reduction this year involves safe attacks....

Singapore Studio Launches Craft-Emotion Furniture Collection

Singapore's Atelier V&A launches its craft emotion furniture collection, merging Asian tradition...

Agustina Tapia • Sep 23, 2026 • Designer Spotlight

Singapore Studio Launches Craft-Emotion Furniture Collection

A telier V&A in Singapore, founded by Venetia Gu and Aisha Hillary-Morgan, operates as workshop and gallery. A new design studio in Singapore merges craftsmanship with storytelling, creating pieces meant for daily use as well as admiration. Atelier V&A,...

founded by Singaporean designer Venetia Gu and Australian-Dutch creative Aisha Hillary-Morgan, integrates Asian tradition with modern functionality in a space that serves both as a workshop and gallery. The collaboration began with an immediate creative connection. “It was like two...

Publisher’s Daughter Shares Childhood Memories of Dalí

Dalí’s publisher’s daughter reveals intimate childhood memories of the Surrealist genius, offering...

Constanza Contreras • Sep 19, 2026 • Event Sparkle

Publisher’s Daughter Shares Childhood Memories of Dalí

C hristine Argillet spent her youth alongside Salvador Dalí, observing his creative process as her father’s publishing partnership with him spanned four decades. Christine Argillet spent her childhood and teenage years in the company of Salvador Dalí, the Spanish...

Surrealist whose artistic output reshaped modern culture. Unlike most admirers, she did not merely observe his work from afar but witnessed his creative process firsthand, engaging in debates over sketches and observing the man beyond the myth. This proximity came...