Burnaby RCMP: 10 Distraction Thefts Since Nov. 13 — Jewelry at Risk?
Burnaby RCMP reports 10 distraction-theft incidents since Nov. 13 targeting heirloom jewellery. Read tactics, safety steps and implications for retailers and insurers.
Signet Jewelers 2026 Outlook: Which Risks Threaten Share Gains?
Signet’s disciplined execution faces macro headwinds in 2026; inventory heft, lab-grown mix and interest rates will shape margins and investor returns.
Michelle Obama’s Statement Hoops Spark Sculptural Jewelry Surge?
Michelle Obama’s semi-sheer look and oversized abstract hoops signal a sculptural-jewelry surge — a concise retail moment for U.S. jewelers and designers.
Las Vegas Jewelry Ring Targets Seniors — How Should Retailers Respond?
LVMPD seeks suspects in a ring removing high-value jewelry from seniors; estimated losses reach thousands per incident. Retailers urged to step up security.
Olivia Wilde’s LA Charm Necklace — $450–$900; Which Groups Benefit?
Olivia Wilde and Starling Jewelry launch the LA Charm necklace; 14k gold $900 ($450 to wildfire relief), sterling silver $450 ($150 to charity). Limited-run philanthropic piece.
Sotheby’s $44M Jewelry Sale: Market Reset or Short-term Spike?
Sotheby’s flagship jewelry auction at the Breuer fetched $43.9m with 100% sell-through—strong demand for Boucheron, JAR and Belperron signals collector appetite.
Sotheby’s Blue Diamond Tops $30.1M Sale — Is Demand Shifting?
Sotheby’s New York high-jewelry sale reached $30.1M; a 3.48‑ct fancy‑intense blue IF diamond led with $2.6M—clear demand for natural colored diamonds.
Gold Prices Hit $4,200/oz — Are Your Jewelry Limits Enough Now?
Gold jumped ~58% to $4,200/oz; replacement costs may outstrip standard homeowners limits. Reappraise, schedule, and review premiums now.
Jordan 21-Carat Gold Hits 85.4 JOD — What It Means for US Buyers
Jordan 21‑carat gold rose to 85.4 JOD/gram (buy 81.9 JOD). A 0.30 JOD uptick tightens retail margins—what US retailers and investors should watch now.
Silver Hits Record Highs — Supply Squeeze Fuels $55–$75 Rally?
Silver reaches record highs as supply deficits and green-tech demand push forecasts to ~$55/oz—critical for US investors and retailers.
ASX Gold Miners Rally as Markets Price 87% Fed Cut — Opportunity?
ASX gold miners led materials higher as markets price an 87% Fed cut; spot gold ticked to USD4,213/oz — implications for bullion inventory, margins and investor demand.
Gold Near $4,210/oz Ahead of Fed Decision — Is the Rally Durable?
Gold holds near $4,210/oz as Fed watchers await a rate move. Central-bank buying and ETF inflows have lifted gold ~60% YTD — implications for US investors.