JCK Jewelry Agenda: Week of March 23

By Victoria Gomelsky | March 20, 2025

After the hubbub of the past few weeks, the month of March closes on a relatively quiet note. Our highlights include a podcast, gem and jewelry auctions, and a bench jeweler workshop.

LISTEN

The Jewelry District Podcast, Episode 142 (ongoing)

Logos and text reading, "The Jewelry District brought to you by IGI." In the latest episode of The Jewelry District, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates discuss the gem shows in Tucson, where designers were buzzing over Guatemalan jade. Rob updates listeners on big news from De Beers, which sealed a 10-year deal with Botswana and saw its value written down significantly. In other news, one of Signet’s largest shareholders has called for a sale of the company. Rob offers insights into the factors driving these headline-making stories. Finally, Victoria reports on the state of the Swiss watch industry as Audemars Piguet marks its 150th anniversary.

BID

Jemora Gemhouse Inaugural Auction in New York City: March 24–26 (in person)

Jemora Fresh from its first showing in Dubai, Jemora Gemhouse, a new auction house dedicated to rare polished colored gemstones, is staging part two of its inaugural auction in New York City this week. The sale will feature a collection of blue, pink, yellow, and padparadscha sapphires from origins such as Kashmir, Madagascar, and Sri Lanka.

Phillips Hong Kong Jewels: March 27, 2 p.m. HKT (in person and online)

Phillips HK 10 carat ring — *Ring with 10 ct. emerald-cut diamond center in white gold; est. $450,000–$650,000 (photo courtesy of Phillips)*

Phillips’ 110-lot Hong Kong Jewels auction takes place March 27. The treasures on offer include a bracelet featuring 33.66 cts. of rubies, a 10 ct. emerald-cut diamond ring, a pair of light pink pear-shape diamond earrings totaling about 10 cts., and a necklace boasting 38.8 cts. t.w. Burmese unheated rubies—yowza!

ATTEND

Stuller Bench Jeweler Workshop: March 28–29 (in person)

Stuller Bench Jeweler Workshop Stuller’s Bench Jeweler Workshop is back, and takes place this week at the company’s global headquarters in Lafayette, La. The two-day event features hands-on classes and informative demos presented by Stuller experts and industry leaders. Sessions will cover topics including bench demonstrations, applying special finishes, and hands-on with modern CAD.