There’s a festive vibe in the air this week. A legendary jewel goes on the block in London, a legendary diamond goes under the proverbial microscope in Paris, and a legendary museum opens its virtual doors to jewelry lovers. Celebrate good times, c’mon!
LISTEN
The Jewelry District Podcast, Episode 160 (ongoing)
In the latest episode of The Jewelry District, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates talk with Susan Posnock, director of public affairs and education at Jewelers of America (JA), who explains the many ways JA serves the industry. They discuss the effect of tariffs on jewelry businesses and JA’s advocacy efforts on that issue as well as others. Susan also talks about her other role (not strictly industry-related): Rob’s spouse. The couple share stories about how they met, whether they talk shop at home, and more.
Plumb Club Podcasts (ongoing)
The Plumb Club’s November podcasts are out. In “Promoting Your Brand with Influencers & Celebrities,” industry veteran Cheryl Kremkow talks with Jordan and Allison Peck of Brevani about how retailers can partner with influencers or celebrities and how to take advantage of moments when celebs wear the brands you carry. In “Consumer Engagement Despite Fluctuating Costs,” Aashish Javeri of Uni-Design outlines opportunities in the current economic environment and provides strategies that retailers can employ to navigate shifting costs while fostering long-term loyalty.
BID
Christie’s London Fabergé Auction: Dec. 2, 12 p.m. ET (in person and online)
Christie’s will auction the Fabergé Winter Egg of 1913 this week, marking the first time in more than two decades that a Fabergé imperial egg will be sold publicly. The sale, “The Winter Egg and Important Works by Fabergé from a Princely Collection,” includes other pieces by Fabergé, but the icy rock crystal, diamond, and platinum egg—which is estimated to achieve in excess of $25 million—is the lot to watch.
ATTEND
L’École Paris Course on the Lesotho Legend: Dec. 4 (in person)
L’École School of Jewelry Arts is offering a new course on its campus in Paris: “The Lesotho Legend: From a Rough Diamond to a High Jewelry Collection.” Students will learn about how Van Cleef & Arpels turned the Lesotho Legend, a 910 ct. rough diamond, into 25 creations, to form the house’s 25 Mystery Set Jewels High Jewelry collection. Along the way, they’ll explore the origin, formation, and extraction of the extraordinary diamond.
Gemflix Digital Tour of The Frick: Dec. 6, 2:30 p.m. ET (online)
After a five-year closure to accommodate major renovations, The Frick reopened its doors in April and with it, reunited both connoisseurs and enthusiasts with a world-class art collection. Gemflix is organizing a digital tour of the museum hosted by art historian Geoffrey Ripert, who will discuss the representations of jewelry in some of the Frick’s most exquisite portraits, including works by Jan van Eyck, William Hogarth, and Jacques-Louis David.
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