Lab-Grown Diamonds Push India’s Market Toward 10–15% Penetration?
Lab-grown diamonds are widening India’s jewellery market—potentially lifting diamond household penetration to 10–15% and creating new retail margins and sourcing plays.
Ichhra Jewellery Market: 20kg Gold Vanishes — What’s at Risk?
20kg of gold entrusted at Lahore’s Ichhra market reportedly vanished; police call it a financial dispute. A $1.4M+ custody warning for bullion traders and retailers.
China Gold: SGE Withdrawals Fall 32% in November — Why It Matters?
VAT reform trimmed China’s wholesale gold demand — SGE withdrawals fell 32% to 84t in November, even as RMB16bn flowed into ETFs and the PBoC added 0.9t.
House of Luxury Pier Park Heist: What Did Thieves Get?
Armed robbers struck the House of Luxury at Tortola Pier Park on Dec. 2. Police recovered a boat and questioned four; inventory value remains undisclosed.
Damiani Unifies 140+ Boutiques with XY Retail—What Changes for Luxury Retail?
Damiani unifies 140+ boutiques on XY Retail’s cloud OS, adding per-piece serialization for provenance, inventory control and upscale client service.
Golecha, Amrapali & Tanishq: Why Stars Are Buying Statement Gems?
Bollywood stars wore uncut Polki, turquoise and sapphire statements in Dec 2025—craft-led demand is pushing resale premiums and bespoke pricing.
Olivia Wilde x Starling: LA Relief Pendant — Retailers Take Note?
Olivia Wilde x Starling pendant with four diamonds in 14k gold or silver; proceeds support LA fire victims. Meaningful provenance and boutique retail appeal.
Guelph Woman Foils Jewelry Distraction Theft After Serbian Plan?
Attempted jewelry theft foiled in Guelph after victim overheard suspects speaking Serbian; no loss reported. Retailers urged to tighten security measures.
Jordan Gold Market: 21‑Carat JOD85.6 Rise — Investor Signal?
Jordan gold prices tick higher: 21‑carat at JOD85.6/gram. Rise signals regional demand, tighter margins and inventory revaluation for traders and buyers.
Titan & Kalyan: Festive Sales Jump — Can Margins Keep Pace This Q4?
JPMorgan: Titan and Kalyan saw a post-Navratri sales surge; revenue rose, but margin expansion may be limited by gold volatility and heavy promotions.
Sarah Jessica Parker for Astrea London: D‑IF Lab Diamonds — Demand?
Sarah Jessica Parker joins Astrea London to design 12 D‑IF lab-grown diamonds for a Dubai flagship — rarity with sustainability and retail upside.
Secrets Shhh Enters Administration — 23 Stores at Risk. What Now?
Secrets Shhh, Australian lab‑grown jeweller with 23 stores, enters administration days before Christmas — a warning for retailers and investors.