A truism of the jewelry industry is that as holiday madness ramps up, jewelry happenings wind down. Enjoy a podcast, bid on a couple of auctions, or simply take a moment for yourself in the midst of this busy season. We hope it’s been a fruitful one!
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The Jewelry District Podcast, Episode 136 (ongoing)
On the latest episode of The Jewelry District, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates discuss how Botswana’s regime change will affect De Beers and American jewelers. Next, Victoria recounts her adventures in Geneva, where she was a juror for the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, the world’s most prestigious watchmaking competition. And the pair shed light on what to expect this holiday sales season—and in the year ahead. Hint: Buckle up!
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Bonhams’ New York Jewels: Dec. 9, 11 a.m. ET (in person and online)
Signed jewels by Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels mingle with stylish unsigned jewels and exceptional colored gems at this week’s Bonhams sale, a treasure trove of finely made jewelry essentials.
Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels, NYC: Dec. 11, 10. a.m. ET (in person and online)
The 96 lots on offer in Sotheby’s New York auction represent a number of coveted design houses (Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari, and JAR, among many others). Perhaps equally enticing to some collectors is the fact that some of the pieces were owned by boldface names like Millicent Rogers, the glamorous granddaughter of Standard Oil partner Henry Huttleston Rogers, known for her impeccable style (and great love of jewelry) and beauty industry magnate Sydell Miller, who founded Matrix with her husband in 1980.
Phillips’ New York Jewels: Dec. 13, 10 a.m. ET (in person and online)
Important 20th-century jewelry-makers including René Boivin, Suzanne Belperron, and Jean Schlumberger star in this week’s Phillips’ auction, alongside collectible offerings in the diamond and gemstone categories.
Top: Earrings with 16.26 cts. t.w. turquoise, 6.28 cts. t.w. apatite, and 0.34 ct. t.w. diamonds in 14k yellow gold, $4,000; Eden Presley
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