First Graff Canada Boutique to Open at Birks

RAPAPORT... Birks Group is launching its first Canadian store dedicated toGraff Diamonds jewelry. Birks will open the boutique this month on WestGeorgia Street in downtown Vancouver, solely offering Graff's high-end jewelryand watches, the Canadian retailer said last week. Birks describes itself as Graff's exclusive retailer in Canada,and currently houses the London-based brand's jewelry at its BrinkhausJewellers subsidiary. "Canada is an important market with a discerning and internationalclientele," said Graff CEO Francois Graff. "This is a prominent retaildestination for Graff, and we are delighted to be exclusively represented byBirks Group, whose name is synonymous with luxury." Birks became a household name when Meghan Markle, the wife ofPrince Harry, wore its jewelry to several royal events in the UK, including inher official engagement photo, and to Christmas lunch with the queen. Image: Birks, Vancouver. (Dllu)