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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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Lucara recovers tenth 1,000‑carat diamond at Karowe

Lucara's 1000 carat diamond discovery at Botswana's Karowe mine is the tenth...

Constanza Contreras • Sep 4, 2026 • Designer Spotlight

Lucara recovers tenth 1,000‑carat diamond at Karowe

L ucara recovers tenth 1,000‑carat diamond at Karowe Lucara Diamond Corp. announced the recovery of a 1,305.4‑carat white gem from its wholly owned Karowe Diamond Mine in Botswana, marking the tenth find of this size since the operation began....

Record‑breaking find shows mine’s unique output The stone joins a short list of specimens exceeding 1,000 carats, reinforcing the site’s reputation as the world’s most prolific source of exceptionally large, high‑value gems. The company noted that such recoveries are rare...

Pandora appoints new CFO and North America president

Pandora CFO appointment installs Paulo Garcia to drive growth, while André Branch...

Macarena Aguilera • Aug 31, 2026 • Heirloom Stories

Pandora appoints new CFO and North America president

P andora appoints new CFO and North America president Pandora has announced significant leadership changes, naming Paulo Garcia as the incoming chief financial officer and André Branch as the new president of its North America cluster. André Branch will...

assume the role of president of North America effective August 15, based in New York. The company stated he will oversee operations in one of its key growth markets. Branch brings more than 25 years of experience across the consumer,...

Vehicle attacks and armed robberies hit Canadian retailers

Jewellery robbery attacks in Canada saw thieves drive stolen cars into stores,...

Agustina Tapia • Aug 28, 2026 • Designer Spotlight

Vehicle attacks and armed robberies hit Canadian retailers

V ehicle attacks and armed robberies hit Canadian retailers Vehicle attacks and an armed robbery have struck three Canadian jewellery retailers in recent weeks, with incidents reported in Mississauga on July 30, Hamilton on August 5 and St. John’s on August 4. Stolen...

car rams Mississauga shop in pre‑dawn burglary At about 4 a.m., four masked individuals arrived in a stolen compact car and smashed a small entryway at a jewellery shop on Erin Mills Parkway near the Queen Elizabeth Expressway. They drove the vehicle through...

August Etched in Stone

August Etched in Stone The month of August is uniquely adorned with not one, but three gemstones: peridot, sardonyx, and spinel. This wealth of birthstones sets August apart from most other months,...

What are the different sizes of lab made diamonds

Lab made diamonds are available in a variety of sizes, from fractions...

Agustina Tapia • Aug 25, 2026 • Designer Spotlight

What are the different sizes of lab made diamonds

L ab made diamonds are available in a variety of sizes, from fractions of a carat to over 10 carats. The most popular sizes for lab made diamonds are 0.5 carat, 1 carat, and 1.5 carats. The largest lab-grown...

diamond recorded is a 30.18-carat emerald-cut diamond,it was graded by GIA and is considered to be a high-quality diamond. The size of a lab-grown diamond is determined by its carat weight. One carat is equal to 200 milligrams. The size...