Tag Archives: Ontario

Jewellery retailers across Canada ordered to close March 24, 2020 Escalating concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in the mandated closure of brick-and-mortar jewellery stores in at least seven provinces. + Read More

Torontonian named Saul Bell Award finalist March 12, 2020 Canadian designer Deborah Vivas is among the finalists for this year’s Saul Bell Design Award competition. + Read More

Toronto gemmology students available for internships March 12, 2020 Jewellers and gemmologists looking for an extra set of hands might want to connect with Toronto’s George Brown College. + Read More

Business perks of CAD explored at free event February 18, 2020 Jewellers interested in learning more about how computer-aided design (CAD) can help grow their business might want to attend a free upcoming event at Toronto’s George Brown College. + Read More

Family-style quality: Catching up with European Design November 6, 2019 If you work in Toronto’s jewellery industry, odds are you know Mike Kundakci and his son, Daniel—the team behind European Design Jewellery. + Read More

CJA looks forward at AGM November 4, 2019 Members of the Canadian jewellery industry gathered at Cambridge Suites Hotel Toronto last week for the Canadian Jewellers Association’s (CJA’s) annual general meeting (AGM) and education day. + Read More

Canadian craftsmanship honoured by CGA November 1, 2019 The outstanding creations of four industry newcomers have been recognized by the Canadian Gemmological Association (CGA). + Read More

The changing face of the Canadian summer shows October 25, 2019 As the world becomes increasingly more digital and less analog, it’s understandable why the value of shows like Expo Prestige and CJExpos Toronto and Edmonton may be lost on today’s retailer. + Read More

Olive Frame Scholarship seeks submissions October 17, 2019 Those looking to enhance their formal education are in luck, thanks to a scholarship opportunity from the Ontario Chapter of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Alumni Association. + Read More

Birks launches two Toronto locations October 15, 2019 Birks Group has stepped up its offerings in Ontario’s capital, unveiling significant renovations to its Toronto flagship store and opening a new concept location at the city’s Fairview Mall. + Read More