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Ruby: The July Birthstone — Meaning, History, Famous Pieces, and How to Choose
Ruby is a gemstone admired throughout history for its vibrant red hues, ranging from pinkish red to deep, blood-red. It holds special significance as the July Birthstone, symbolising passion, vitality, and protection. Among its varieties, the most coveted is the Pigeon’s Blood Ruby, which displays a vivid, rich red with…
Limited Edition marks opening of Glashütte Dial Manufactory
In the year marking the 180th anniversary of Glashütte watchmaking, German watchmaker Glashütte Original opens its new dial manufactory – the only one of its kind in the renowned watchmaking city. As part of the celebrations, the tradition-rich manufactory presents a new PanoLunarTourbillon, an expression of its devotion to craftsmanship…
Blancpain Debuts Fifty Fathoms Models for Women. Blancpain presents two new Fifty Fathoms Automatique timepieces for women, introducing for the first time a 38 mm case to the iconic line. Powerfully black, playfully pink, a feminine wave of the legend. Her chapter in the story of the deep, bold and…
Montecristo Jewellers Sparkles in Support of Arthritis Research at the 2025 ARThritis Soirée
On May 22, 2025, we were honoured to support the 12th Annual ARThritis Soirée, a premier fundraising event hosted by Arthritis Research Canada. The evening was dedicated to transforming the lives of more than six million Canadians living with arthritis. As part of our continued commitment to purpose-driven luxury, Montecristo…
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925 – What time is it there?
Commemorating over a century of expertise in measuring time across multiple time zones, Longines is proud to release the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925, marking the 100th anniversary of the Swiss brand’s first dual time zone wristwatch from 1925. For the launch, Longines Ambassador of Elegance, Henry Cavill, embodies the…
The final touch that completes every outfit: the latest novelties from German watchmaker Glashütte Original are made for precisely this purpose. A total of four new versions expand the Serenade Luna line, which was launched in 2024. The models with red gold or bicolour cases represent the multi-facetted richness of…
Montecristo Jewellers: Celebrating Hope and Transformation at the Gala for Lions Gate Hospital
We were deeply proud to participate in The Gala event for Lions Gate Hospital, held on May 2, 2025, at the Capilano Golf and Country Club, one of our community’s most meaningful and impactful philanthropic events. Now in its 24th year, the Gala brought together philanthropic families, business leaders, and…