DC Taylor Jewellers Heist: Five Arrests — Is Security Enough?
Five arrested after coordinated June heist at DC Taylor Jewellers. Theft underscores rising security and insurance costs for independent jewelers.
RBI: Gold Loans Up 128.5% — Will US Jewelers Feel the Shift?
RBI data: loans against gold jewellery jumped 128.5% to Rs 3.38 lakh crore by Oct 2025—rapid household liquidity shift with implications for jewelers and lenders.
Zales’ ‘The Edit’ Brings Boutique Luxury to Malls — Will AOV Rise?
Zales unveils ‘The Edit’, a boutique retail concept designed to lift AOV to $500+, fuse tactile merchandising with omnichannel and court luxury buyers.
Kering Buys 20% of Raselli Franco — Is €115M the Opening Move?
Kering commits €115M for an initial 20% stake in Raselli Franco, securing manufacturing clout and sustainable sourcing for jewelry growth.
Zales’ ‘The Edit’ Debuts in Four Cities — Is Retail Reinvented?
Zales debuts ‘The Edit’ retail concept in four markets with digital curation and customization—strategic reinvestment aimed at boosting traffic and ticket value.
Laings Hits £73.7M Sales; Profit Squeezes to £1.9M — What Next?
Laings’ Glasgow flagship lifts revenue to £73.7m in the year to May 2025, while operating profit fell to £1.9m — a margin warning for luxury retailers and investors.
Laopu Gold’s $17.3B Surge: Is Chinese Filigree Rewriting Luxury?
Laopu Gold’s filigree gold sold at fixed premium drove $17.3B H1 2025 revenue; >90% resale retention and controlled boutique expansion — a luxury pivot U.S. buyers should watch.
Lab-Grown Diamonds & Pinky Rings: Which Trend Will Lift 2026 Sales?
2026 jewelry shifts to wearable luxury: refined chokers, pinky rings, rose gold and lab-grown diamonds set to raise margins and resale value.
Daejeon Shinsegae Tops ₩1 Trillion — Is Regional Luxury Redrawing Maps?
Daejeon Shinsegae became the first regional Korean store to pass ₩1 trillion as luxury (40% of sales) drives growth — a signal to luxury retailers and investors.
Burgundy’s CAD115M Lifeline for Ekati — Can It Restore Value?
Burgundy Diamond Mines secured a CAD115M ($83.3M) loan from CDEV to keep Ekati operating through tariff-driven market strain — critical for higher‑value deposits.
Patek Philippe Cubitus: Grey-Market Prices Reach 3x Retail – Why?
Patek Philippe’s Cubitus case pushed grey-market prices to ~3x retail in 2025 — a clear signal for sculptural designs and resale premiums.
Georgina’s 30ct Diamond Tops 2025 Viral Rings — Worth Buying?
Five celebrity engagement rings—led by a 30ct natural diamond estimated at Rs45 crore—reshaped 2025’s luxury jewellery and resale demand.