JCK Jewelry Agenda: Week of March 16

By Amy Elliott | March 13, 2025

Spring is (almost) here, and the season’s calendar is off to a running start. The Atlanta Jewelry Show wraps up today; a live jewelry auction in Chicago features an arsenal of art deco dazzlers; and if you happen to be in Jaipur, there’s a must-see exhibition. Plus: This month’s Plumb Club podcast episodes offer tips and insights you might not have considered (but definitely should).

ATTEND

Atlanta Jewelry Show: Through March 16 at 5 p.m. ET (in person)

Chris Ploof mokume gane ring — *Hand-forged birch pattern mokume gane band in 18k yellow gold, 14k yellow gold, and silver, $4,020; Chris Ploof*

Today’s the last day of the Atlanta Jewelry Show’s spring event, a great opportunity to restock in time for Mother’s Day and take in some stellar programming such a live in-person presentation at 10 a.m. on the mokume gane technique, hosted by JCK editor favorite Chris Ploof. Held at the Cobb Galleria Centre, this show is also famous for its Kids Jewelry Camp, open to ages 7 and up.

Andrew Horsfall exhibition in Jaipur, India: Through May 20 (in person)

Digital portrait and mask by Andrew Horsfall Credit Gyan Museum — *Digital portrait and mask by Andrew Horsfall (photo courtesy of Gyan Museum)*

If you have occasion to be in Jaipur this spring, an exhibition recently opened in Gyan Museum, a celebrated cultural space housing the private collection of the late gemologist, art connoisseur, and scholar Gyan Chand Ji Dhaddha (1940–2004). The retrospective showcases the work of British sculptor and artist Andrew Horsfall—member of the Royal Society of British Sculptors known for his mastery of bronze and sandstone—and his “Break the Glass” series, crafted from gems, diamonds, gold, and platinum, is not to be missed. NB: Viewings of the exhibit are by appointment only.

BID

Freeman’s | Hindman Jewelry Sale: March 20, 10 a.m. CT (in person and online)

Sapphire diamond ring — *Oscar Heyman ring with 5 ct. modified triangular brilliant-cut diamond, baguette-cut diamonds, and trapezoid-cut sapphires; estimate $50,000–$60,000*

A trove of sparkling Belle Epoque and art deco jewels are up for grabs at the Important Jewelry auction hosted by Chicago-based Freeman’s | Hindman. Rare early-19th-century jewels and collectible pieces from Bulgari, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Cartier headline the sale, composed of 175 lots. One standout is a Cartier diamond, enamel, and platinum Plaque de Cou, circa 1905 (Lot 58). Jewelry from the private collection of Mamie Fish is also on the block; current viewers of HBO’s drama The Gilded Age are sure to recognize the name of this larger-than-life socialite portrayed by actress Ashlie Atkinson.

LISTEN

Plumb Club Podcasts: Ongoing

PC march pod The Plumb Club’s March lineup features two new episodes chock-full of insights and takeaways to ponder as you head into the second quarter. In “Sweating the Small Stuff,” Darrell King of Gunther Mele Packaging explains how everything a customer experiences in your store is the change for you to tell a story that can set your brand apart. And Kristie Nicolosi and Pam Waclawski of the Kingswood Company dive into the many ways jewelry cleaners can grow customer loyalty and increase add-on sales in “How to Optimize Your After-Care Category.”