If you’re a royal—and royal jewelry—watcher, you’re surely on pins and needles waiting for May 6, aka the coronation of King Charles III. Meanwhile, over on this side of the pond, it’s all about the first Monday in May, aka the Met Gala. Who will be attending? What will they be wearing? And, most important, how will they accessorize? Stay tuned to JCKonline on Tuesday for the highlights.
LISTEN
The Jewelry District Podcast, Episode 94 (ongoing)
In the latest episode of The Jewelry District, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates discuss the much-anticipated reopening of Tiffany & Co.’s iconic Fifth Avenue store, now called the Landmark. Victoria also reports on her recent trip to Geneva for the Watches and Wonders show, while Rob updates listeners on what’s new at Signet Jewelers after attending a recent investor day at the New York Stock Exchange.
ATTEND
AGS Conclave in Louisville, Ky.: May 1–3 (in person)
The country’s finest jewelers are descending on Louisville, Ky., this week for the start of the American Gem Society Conclave. Keynote speakers include tennis legend Andre Agassi; Liz Forkin Bohannon, founder of the ethical fashion brand Sseko Designs and the author of Beginner’s Pluck: Build Your Life of Purpose; and Owen Morse and Jon Wee, the comedy juggling team who work as the Passing Zone. Plus, there will be all the insightful and inspiring education for which Conclave is known.
Plumb Club Webinar on Targeting Your Customers: May 2, 2 p.m. ET (online)
Join the Plumb Club’s webinar “Targeting Your Customer: Turning Them From Looker to Buyer” to gain knowledge from the consumer survey the organization initiated this year, specifically on how to turn lookers into buyers.
APPLY
WJA Foundation Scholarships: By May 15 (online)
The deadline to apply for a variety of scholarships and grants offered by the Women’s Jewelry Association Foundation has been extended to May 15. Designed to support the professional growth and educational endeavors of women in the jewelry and watch industries, the opportunities include the Radiant Minds Technology Scholarship, the WJA Diversity Scholarships for GIA Education, the Cindy Edelstein Jewelry Design Scholarship, and the Gabriel Love Foundation Scholarship. Their application deadline is May 15, while the deadline to apply for the Helene Fortunoff Women in Retail Scholarship is now June 16.
Top: Ring in platinum and 18k yellow gold with 11.77 ct. fancy light yellow cushion-cut diamond and 1.8 cts. t.w. Cadillac-cut white diamond side stones, $407,542; Joshua J
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