JCK Jewelry Agenda: Week of March 26

By Victoria Gomelsky | March 23, 2023

It’s show time! Between this week’s editions of Watches and Wonders and Haute Jewels in Geneva, JIS Spring in Miami, and the sale of a lady’s estate in California, spring shopping season is on!

ATTEND

JIS Spring in Miami: Through March 28 (in person)

Olivia B blue topaz lariat — *14k yellow gold lariat with pear-shape London blue topaz briolettes and princess-cut diamond, $340; Olivia B.*

A sure sign that spring has sprung? The JIS show is on at the Miami Beach Convention Center. If you’re in southern Florida, don’t miss an opportunity to stock up on the latest trends, just in time for summer.

Haute Jewels Geneva: Through April 2 (in person)

Picchiotti reversible xpandable bracelets — *Reversible Xpandable bracelets in 18k rose, white, and yellow gold with turquoise, white ceramic, green mother-of-pearl, coral, onyx, white mother-of-pearl, and diamonds, prices on request; Picchiotti*

For anyone in Switzerland for watch week and seeking a reprieve from 24-7 timepiece news, Haute Jewels Geneva is back at the Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva with fine jewelry from some of Europe’s most illustrious brands. This year’s edition hosts 22 brands, including Yoko London, Roberto Coin, Marco Bicego, Stenzhorn, Palmiero, and Picchiotti.

Watches and Wonders Geneva: March 27–April 2 (in person)

Hublot spirit of big bang purple sapphire watch — *Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon Purple Sapphire, $206,000; Hublot*

The luxury watch industry descends on Geneva this week for Watches and Wonders, which is debuting a new format, with two public days (April 1–2). The show features nearly 50 brands, from heavyweights Rolex and Patek Philippe to smaller players exhibiting in the Palexpo convention center’s La Place.

BID

John Moran Auctioneers Sale of Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree Estate: March 29, 10 a.m. PT (in person)

Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree brooch — *Valentin Magro brooch in platinum and 18k yellow gold with carved frosted rock crystal and 6.5 cts. t.w. round full-cut diamonds; est. $5,000–$7,000 (photo: John Moran)*

California-based John Moran Auctioneers will offer 85 lots from the late patron’s personal collection of jewels: necklaces, earrings, bracelets, brooches, and more, featuring the finest of gemstones from jewelers including Tiffany & Co., David Webb, Van Cleef & Arpels, and many others.

Top: 18k yellow gold Honey oval aquamarine link bracelet; $14,499; Deborah Pagani