All eyes are on the Magic City this week with the start of Design Miami and Art Basel Miami Beach.
LISTEN
The Jewelry District Podcast, Episode 135 (ongoing)
In the latest episode of The Jewelry District, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates catch up with Brooklyn-based designer Bliss Lau. She looks back at early-career challenges, including when a popular influencer attempted to appropriate her designs, and the game-changing high point when Beyoncé wore one of her pieces. Lau also discusses her ethics-first approach to sourcing and highlights her latest collection celebrating Mayan jade. BONUS: Hear an exclusive mini-interview with Howard Stone of Jewelers Mutual Group about safeguarding your store during the holiday season.
WATCH
Plumb Club Webinar on “The Story of Platinum” (ongoing)
In mid-November, the Plumb Club hosted a webinar, now available to view as a recording, with Platinum Guild International and Anglo American focused on “telling the story of platinum,” including the precious metal’s many uses, its benefits, and some of the newest innovations.
ATTEND
Design Miami in Miami Beach: Dec. 3–8 (in person)
Kick off Design Miami with a Champagne toast at 11 a.m. at the Panerai booth. The Swiss watchmaker Panerai will hold special watchmaker presentations daily at 11:30 a.m. through Dec. 8 at its booth on Convention Center Drive and 19th Street.
WJA New York Metro Holiday Party: Dec. 3, 6 p.m. ET (in person)
The WJA New York Metro chapter is hosting its “Diamonds After Dark” holiday party on Tuesday evening. Guests will enjoy great food, drinks, conversation, networking opportunities, and a chance to win prizes in the chapter’s fundraising sweepstakes.
Cartier Trinity 100 Pop-Up Exhibition in Miami: Dec. 4–8 (in person)
Cartier pays homage to the centennial of the Trinity collection with a five-day immersive pop-up experience—which includes both displays and the debut of limited-edition jewels—in the Miami Design District.
Top: 14k yellow gold turquoise inlay Horseshoe necklace with aquamarine half moon and diamonds, $4,220; Sig Ward Jewelry
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