The Angelica Journal
Gold, Diamonds & the Markets
What is moving the price of gold, what is changing in the diamond world, and what it means for the piece you are dreaming of. Fresh stories from our Montreal workshop.
Lab-Grown
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“Synthetic” or “Lab-Grown”? The Diamond Word Fight Heading to Your Jeweller
A new lab-grown producers’ group is urging jewellers to reject CIBJO’s push to call non-mined diamonds “synthetic,” and is threatening legal action. Here’s what the naming fight means when you shop for a ring.
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Markets & Economy
Jewellery Outshines Fashion at LVMH as Tiffany and Bulgari Keep Growing
LVMH's latest quarterly results show jewellery growing while fashion and handbags slipped. Here's what the numbers from Tiffany, Bulgari and Chaumet say about what...
Markets & Economy
U.S. Luxury Spending Cools as the Loonie Slides: What It Means for Canadian Jewellery Buyers
U.S. luxury spending fell 6% in September, with jewellery among the weakest categories, while the Canadian dollar hit an 18-month low. Yet Canadian jewellery...
Diamonds
Choosing Diamond Earrings: The Details That Make a Difference
Choosing Diamond Earrings: The Details That Make a Difference Diamond earrings can become the pair you reach for every morning. Finding the right ones...
Gold
Gold Slips 25% From Its Record as the Fed Hikes Rates: What It Means for Your Next Piece
Gold fell 6.7% in September as the U.S. Federal Reserve raised rates and bond yields climbed, leaving it around $4,180 an ounce, about a...
Lab-Grown
Lab-Grown Diamonds Now Lead Engagement Rings. Here's What It Means for Yours
For the first time, more than half of new engagement rings are set with lab-grown diamonds. We break down the numbers, what is happening...
Guides
Custom Engagement Rings: How to Design Yours
Designing a ring from scratch gives a level of control that ready-made pieces rarely match. The shape, metal, stone, and setting can all be...
Diamonds
Diamond Cut vs Clarity: What Matters Most?
A diamond can look dramatically different from another stone with the same budget, and the reason is usually cut, not a tiny clarity upgrade....
Gold
Why the Price of Gold Is Rising in 2026
The price of gold tends to climb for a reason, and it is usually more than one. When fear rises, inflation stays sticky, or...
Lab-Grown
What Is a Lab-Grown Diamond? Lab-Grown Diamonds Explained
Shoppers comparing diamond jewelry often run into the same question: what is a lab grown diamond, and how does it differ from a natural...