JCK Jewelry Agenda: Week of Sept. 24

By Amy Elliott | September 21, 2023

Most of the jewelry action is happening across the pond this week, so if you’re in London or Paris (where Fashion Week kicks off in that city on Sept. 25), plan accordingly. But no FOMO stateside—well, okay, maybe a smidge of it—as you can cue up a podcast, take in a webinar, bid at auction, or attend a unique selling exhibition at Sotheby’s New York.

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For the Boys: A Jewelry Exhibition at Sotheby’s New York: Through Oct. 5 (in person)

Frank B Everett in For the Boys jewelry courtesy of Sothebys — *Stylish Sotheby’s vice chairman of jewelry Frank B. Everett modeling a few of the pieces in the For the Boys exhibition (photo courtesy of Sotheby’s)*

Comprising approximately 100 pieces, this special selling exhibition just kicked off on Sept. 23, so you haven’t missed a thing! It’s a showcase of antique and vintage designs from the distinguished houses of Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Verdura, David Webb, and more, plus modern and contemporary pieces from Chrome Hearts, NN by Nghi, Johnny Nelson, David Yurman, and Shaun Leane.

ATTEND

Goldsmiths’ Fair in London: Sept. 26 (in person)

Flora Bhattachary blue sapphire and diamond cocktail ring — *Chameli signet ring in recycled 14k yellow gold with 1.25 cts. t.w. trillion Sri Lankan sapphires and 0.4 ct. t.w. brilliant diamonds, $6,325; Flora Bhattachary*

Running through Oct. 8, the Goldsmiths’ Co.’s annual selling event featuring 136 U.K.-based craftspeople will welcome the return of boldface names like Castro Smith, Emefa Cole, and Fred Rich to the iconic Goldsmiths’ Hall in New Cross, South East London. The fair will also introduce 10 newcomers including former Tiffany & Co. engraver Epona Smith and recent Bishopsland Educational Trust alumni Caitlin Murphy and Caius Bearder.

NouvelleBox Paris: Sept. 28–Oct. 3 (in person)

Mindi Mond NY antique cut amethyst old mine diamond earrings — *Earrings with 32 cts. t.w. antique-cut amethysts and 1.6 cts. t.w. old mine diamonds in collet silver-topped gold mounting, $16,000; Mindi Mond New York*

This tres chic buyer event unfolds in two showrooms—one at 9 Avenue Hoche and the other at Rue Alfred de Vigny—and promises to be a delightful venue in which to see the latest and greatest jewels from State Property, Sydney Evan, Yi Collection, Mindi Mond, Lizzie Mandler, Kinraden, and longtime JCK editor favorites Amrapali and Eden Presley. Not to mention a number of French lines you have yet to discover! Email info@nouvellebox.com to book an appointment.

Melee the Show Paris: Sept. 29–Oct. 1 (in person)

GFG Jewellery by Nilufer x Gemfields emerald ring — *Fortuna Pixel ring with 139 Gemfields emeralds and two diamonds, £6,000 ($7,354); GFG Jewellery by Nilufer*

The U.S.-based trade show heads to Paris to showcase what it knows best: hard-to-find, wildly chic jewelry lines that pretty much don’t exhibit with anyone else. Held at the super-glam Palais Vivienne, it features designers including Scosha, Ten Thousand Things, and Erica Molinari.

WATCH

“A Metal For All Seasons:  Platinum’s Role Beyond Jewelry” webinar: Sept. 27, 1 p.m. ET (online)

Hosted by the Plumb Club x Platinum Guild International (PGI), this informative webinar provides retailers with information and insights about the qualities of platinum and its appeal to today’s jewelry consumer. Panelists include Kevin Reilly, senior vice president, PGI, and Nimit Shah, a manager in the market development team of Anglo American, a global mining company (and leading platinum producer). Register here.

LISTEN

The Jewelry District Podcast Episode 104: Ongoing

JCK podcast logo In case you missed our latest podcast episode drop, make sure you plug into this conversation between JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates. Hot topics: Rolex, Bucherer, and Audemars Piguet’s completely deluxe new digs in Los Angeles. Plus: a certain must-read for mystery and jewelry lovers!

BID

Heritage Auctions Fall Fine Jewelry Auction: Sept. 28 (online and in person)

Tiffany belle epoque brooch — *Tiffany & Co. Belle Époque brooch with 10 cts. t.w. Euro-cut diamonds in platinum and 14k gold, circa 1915; est. $15,000–$20,000*

Set a reminder to hit this one-day-only auction featuring 325 glittering lots. As reported by JCK contributor Annie Davidson Watson, highlights include a number of iconic designs including an Oscar Heyman ribbon necklace, a Schlumberger for Tiffany enamel bracelet, and a Van Cleef & Arpels floral necklace. And there is a Bulgari cocktail ring featuring a 10.67 ct. Ceylon purple sapphire that will leave you breathless.

Top: Portrait-cut Disco earrings with 15.51 cts. t.w. pink sapphires in 18k gold, $6,300; Stone Fine Jewelry