JCK Jewelry Agenda: Week of April 9

By Victoria Gomelsky | April 05, 2023

Happy Easter to all who celebrate! With so many families on spring break, this week is light on events. Silver lovers, take note of the JDPN Zoom discussion featuring an accomplished silversmith. And anyone in NYC this week, don’t miss the preview of an upcoming jewelry sale at Christie’s that’s poised to break records.

ATTEND

JDPN Guest Speaker Wendy Yothers: April 10 (online)

collection of silver pieces — *(Photo: Richard Duane)*

The silversmith Wendy Yothers will speak to the Jewelry Design Professionals Network about “finding value, making objets de vertu in silver, and passing artistic knowledge from generation to generation” during a Zoom session this week.

Tomfoolery London Showcase of Alternative Bridal Rings: opens April 15 (in person and online)

Ellis Mhairi Cameron Tomfoolery exclusive rings — *Ellis Mhairi Cameron Tomfoolery exclusive Oval Lab Diamond ring and Tomfoolery exclusive V-Shaped Marquise Peach ring*

The London-based jewelry gallery Tomfoolery is staging a Love showcase featuring one-of-a-kind rings by 25 artisan jewelers from around the world. Participating designers include Adel Chefridi, Artëmer, Brooke Gregson, Ciara Bowles, Ellis Mhairi Cameron, Ruth Tomlinson, and WWake. Love rings will be showing online and in the gallery in the Muswell Hill neighborhood from April 15 to June 17.

Preview of Christie’s Heidi Horten Sale in New York: April 14–20 (in person)

Harry Winston briolette of India diamond — Harry Winston Briolette of India diamond and diamond necklace with 90.38 ct. briolette-cut diamond and marquise and pear-shape diamonds in platinum; estimate on request (photo courtesy of Christie’s)

The jewelry collection of the late Heidi Horten (1941–2022) is expected to be the largest and most valuable private jewelry collection to come to auction. Christie’s presents The World of Heidi Horten in late May in Geneva. With a presale estimate of more than $150 million, the collection is poised to eclipse records at Christie’s, achieved for Elizabeth Taylor’s jewels in 2011 and the 2019 Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence auction—the only two jewelry collections to date to make more than $100 million. If you’re in New York this week, now is your chance to check out the goods at the preview.

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Hindman Watches Auction: April 12 (in person and online)

Van Cleef and Arpels Pont de Amoureux watch — *Van Cleef & Arpels Ref. VCARO8TY00 18k white gold Pont des Amoureux watch; est. $70,000–$90,000 (photo courtesy of Hindman)*

This week’s watch sale at Chicago-based auctioneer Hindman features 120 lots, including a vintage Rolex Submariner Ref. 1680, a pair of contemporary Van Cleef & Arpels watches, and a significant offering of pocket watches from the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Top: Princess bracelet with 4.28 cts. t.w. diamonds in 18k rose gold, $16,600; Tzuri