Aerial units help catch suspected jewellery robbers Police busted a botched jewellery heist when they spotted two suspicious vehicles?one acting as a lookout, the other dropping off four armed suspects. The group, armed with sledgehammers and garbage bags, tried to rob the store but fled after finding it closed. A swift police response, including Canine and Air Support units, led to a brief foot chase and the capture of all five suspects. » Read more

Ariana Grande’s sparkling jewellery tribute to love and music Swarovski teamed up with Ariana Grande for a dazzling 16-piece capsule collection combining the pop star’s love for music, romance, and Old Hollywood glamour with the brand’s signature crystals. Notable pieces include a tiara, a heart-shaped pendant, and musical-note-inspired clip earrings. » Read more

Stolen truck fails to break through Toronto jewellery store, suspects flee A new video shows a stolen pick-up truck repeatedly crashing into a jewellery store during an attempted robbery in Scarborough, Ont. The incident, which took place near Eglinton Avenue East and Brimley Road, involved multiple suspects attempting to break into the store but failing. » Read more

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Spanx launches first-ever jewellery collection Shapewear and womenswear brand Spanx has partnered with L'Enchanteur, a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based brand known for transforming jewellery into sculptural art by incorporating spirituality and cultural narratives into each design. The partnership introduces a collection of sculpted statement pieces designed to complement the launch of Spanx’s SPANXsculpt ReDefine. » Read more

AJA reveals 2024 Design Competition winners The Armenian Jewellers Association (AJA) has announced the winners of its 2024 Design Competition, a global event highlighting the talent and craftsmanship of jewellers and designers with Armenian heritage. The five winning designers will showcase their work to an international jewellery audience at the GemGenève exhibition in May 2025. » Read more

Streamlining for success Streamlining jewellery manufacturing operations is critical for any company’s success and growth. Efficient processes lead to better communication, more compelling product narratives, and well-trained sales teams, all of which can significantly enhance the bottom line. To overcome these challenges, implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) that are shared across all teams can ensure everyone is on the same page. » Read more

A case study in AI jewellery design Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly revolutionizing businesses across all industries. It allows designers to visualize concepts in seconds that once took months to create, offering remarkable potential to streamline the creative process. However, “designers need to build experience prompting AI tools to be able to extract useful results from the AI’s output.” » Read more

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