From a jewelry auction in Dallas to a gathering of jewelry artist-makers in London, it’s a week of bidding and buying. Plus, Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, begins at sunset on Wednesday. Shanah tovah umtukah (“May you have a good and sweet new year”) to all who celebrate!
LISTEN
The Jewelry District Podcast, Episode 131 (ongoing)
In the latest episode of The Jewelry District, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates talk with Julia Hackman Chafé, social media manager at Intercolor USA, about her career as a jewelry influencer and working in her family’s wholesale gemstone business. Julia shares candid accounts of her cringe-worthy first post (her assessment, not ours!), finding her footing in the world of social media, and enviable highlights like attending the wedding of the century in Mumbai and getting to meet her idols, including Kim Kardashian. She also shares simple tips for people trying to gain traction on social media.
BID
Heritage Auctions Fall Fine Jewelry Signature Auction: Sept. 30, 10 a.m. CT (in person and online)
Pieces from some of the most iconic jewelers of the 1960s and ’70s—including Aldo Cipullo, David Webb, Seaman Schepps, and Angela Cummings—go on the block in Heritage Auctions’ Fall Fine Jewelry Signature Auction in Dallas tomorrow.
SHOP
Pebbles to Pines Fundraiser Raffle: Begins Oct. 1 (online)
The Pebbles to Pines Fundraiser, Columbia Gem House’s fourth annual online fundraising event, benefits the National Forest Foundation (NFF) and its Reforestation Program, which focuses on reforesting critical-need regions of our national forests. Nine pieces of jewelry are featured in the raffle. Each jewel has been donated to the raffle by designers participating in the MJSA Responsibly Sourced Design Challenge. Inspired by a fictional story, these unique jewelry designs were brought to life using a variety of gemstones donated by Columbia Gem House, including Montana sapphires, Oregon sunstone, Yogo sapphires, and Mesa Verde peridot from Arizona. Tickets can be purchased for $25 each Oct. 1–31 at columbiagemhouse.com.
ATTEND
Goldsmiths’ Fair in London: Through Oct. 6 (in person)
It’s week 2 of the annual Goldsmiths’ Fair, home to fine jewelry and contemporary silver by U.K.-based designers, in a centuries-old heritage building called Goldsmiths’ Hall. With 136 makers exhibiting this year, the fair combines opportunities to learn about each maker’s craft with the chance to purchase pieces for your own collection.
Top: 18k gold chandelier earrings with 10 cts. t.w. multicolored sapphires, diamonds, and 0.1 ct. t.w. pear-shape lagoon tourmaline, price on request; Lauren K
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