JCK Jewelry Agenda: Week Of June 30

By Amy Elliott | June 27, 2024

This week, many industry pros will be celebrating the Fourth of July holiday (or hosting Independence Day sales); it lands on a Thursday this year—nice timing for a long weekend getaway (or staycation). So we’ve got a few diversions to take in if you’re taking it easy. Failing that, two auctions overseas that are definitely worth a look (hello, Chanel!).

BID

Sotheby’s Paris The Fashion Collection—Private Treasures of a Refined Lady: Through July 3 (online)

3 vintage chanel cross necklaces — *Set of a vintage quartz cross necklace by Robert Goossens, haute couture, fall 1993, and two vintage cross necklaces by Victoire de Castellane, 1986; estimate €2,600–€3,500 ($2,782–$3,746)*

In her report on this Sotheby’s Paris auction, JCK’s Annie Davidson Watson combed through the fabulous collection of Parisian-chic designer treasures—so many Birkins!— to find the best jewels. Can you say Chanel? Seriously, take your pick right here.

Christie’s London Antiquities: July 3, 10:30 a.m. ET (in person)

5th century BC iranian gold rondelle — *Achaemenid gold appliqué roundel with Ahura Mazda, Iran, c. 5th century B.C.; estimate £10,000–£15,000 ($12,637–$18,956)*

There is plenty of gleaming gold jewelry in next week’s annual Antiquities sale hosted by Christie’s London. Featuring a selection of artifacts across ancient Egypt to the fall of the Roman Empire, the jewelry on offer is a highlight. Bid in person or online here.

VISIT

“Modern Alchemy” Exhibition at the Laguna Art Museum: Through July 28

Adam Neeley Aria earrings — *Adam Neeley AGTA Spectrum Award–winning and Cutting Edge Award–winning Aria earrings in white gold, Vera Gold, and titanium with Stephen Avery–cut tourmaline and tsavorite and pavé diamonds*

Now’s a great opportunity to catch Modern Alchemy—The Fusion of Art and Nature in the Jewelry Designs of Adam Neeley in Laguna Beach, Calif., before it closes this month. It explores the jeweler’s creative and technical processes as well as the extraordinary gems and minerals that define his body of work. “I have the piece perfectly imagined in my head like it’s already done,” Neeley told JCK’s own Victoria Gomelsky in The New York Times in March.

WATCH

Gemflix: Eternally Reborn—140 Years of Bulgari: July 3, 11 a.m.

Bulgari heritage — *Bulgari Heritage Collection bracelet in gold and platinum with citrine and diamonds, c. 1940 (photo courtesy of Gem X)*

In celebration of Bulgari’s 140th anniversary, this Gem X webinar will reveal the many faces of Rome, told through the jewels of the Bulgari Heritage Collection in conversation with the collection’s curator, director Gislain Aucremanne. Gem X members can register here.

Bridgerton Season 3 (Netflix): Ongoing

*Tudor necklace in 18k gold–plated brass with crystals, $1,625; Jennifer Behr*

Have you binge-watched Bridgerton Season 3 yet? The Netflix show continues to enchant romantics and jewelry lovers alike. Meanwhile, JCK’s Annie Davidson Watson offers a few specific reasons to watch here. If you need an excuse to skip the fireworks and cocoon in the comfort of your AC, this is it!

Top: Baroque pearl earrings with 0.06 ct. t.w. diamonds in 14k gold, $772; Allurez

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