Calling all gem show die-hards—the Tucson selling season has begun! Check out details below. Plus: a new year’s podcast, a design and antique fair, and a virtual business conference.
LISTEN
The Jewelry District Podcast, Episode 138 (ongoing)
On the latest episode of The Jewelry District, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates weigh in on holiday sales results and what 2025 may bring for jewelers with tariffs looming under the new Trump administration and gold prices still high. Victoria and Rob also discuss the latest news from De Beers after a less-than-banner year, Rob’s upcoming mystery novel, and how Pantone’s Color of the Year and the Year of the Snake may—or may not—have an impact on jewelry design.
SHOP
Tucson Gem Shows: Through Feb. 18 (in person)
The gem-buying season has begun in Tucson. Of the 63 shows the city is hosting between now and mid-February, one, the MineraliA Mineral Show, is already in progress, and an additional 10 are due to open this week. Check out all the listings here. See you there!
Winter Show in New York City: Jan. 24–Feb. 2 (in person)
The Winter Show opens this week at the Park Avenue Armory in Manhattan. This art, antiques, and design fair features many of the world’s top experts in the fine and decorative arts and over 70 internationally renowned dealers presenting works that span 5,000 years—including jewelry, contemporary ceramics, glass pieces, paintings and drawings, furniture, and textiles.
ATTEND
Halstead Jewelry Business Forum: Jan. 20–22 (online)
Halstead, the jewelry supplies and information provider, holds its annual business development conference for jewelry entrepreneurs digitally for three days, with five Zoom presentations per day on topics such as marketing, finance, business law, and jewelry design and materials. Sessions include technical demos by leading jewelry instructors from across the country. Limited tickets are available for $50. Can’t attend live? Session recordings are available for 30 days after the event.
Top: Kalenav pendant in rhodium-plated sterling silver with 16.55 cts. t.w. garnets and 5.06 cts. t.w. diamonds, $2,500; Modern Moghul
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