Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Spring shopping season has begun. If you’re in the Atlanta or Miami area, don’t miss out on a buying show brimming with inventory for all your seasonal needs. If you’re a bench jeweler—newbie or a veteran—this week’s Stuller workshop is for you. And if you haven’t listened to the latest episode of The Jewelry District, tune in now!
LISTEN
The Jewelry District Podcast, Episode 117 (ongoing)
In the latest episode of The Jewelry District, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates speak with Jean-Claude Biver (pictured), a living legend of the watch world. He regales the hosts with stories of his introduction to the industry 50 years ago, his time at Audemars Piguet, bringing back the historic brand Blancpain, heading up Hublot, and how he brought pizzazz to Omega with help from Cindy Crawford and James Bond. He also reflects on how all those experiences are shaping JC Biver, the brand he founded with his son Pierre.
SHOP
Atlanta Jewelry Show’s Soho Experience: March 16–17 (in person)
The Atlanta Jewelry Show is on at the Cobb Galleria Centre this weekend, with an expanded education slate running through Monday. Dubbed the Soho Experience, the spring show is designed to be more than simply a product showcase; it’s meant to be a holistic mix of education, resources, and networking.
JIS Spring in Miami: March 17–19 (in person)
JIS Spring returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center this week. Strategically timed for when buyers need inventory the most, the show offers the convenience of immediate or future product delivery, and features hundreds of suppliers from the most popular jewelry producing regions around the world, all ready to supply you with inventory for Mother’s Day, wedding season, and graduation.
ATTEND
Stuller Bench Jeweler Workshop: March 22–23 in Lafayette, La. (in person)
The premier event for bench jewelers, Stuller’s workshop features in-depth classes, new product demonstrations, networking opportunities, and more. Choose from a menu of training sessions and demonstrations, be the first to test out new tools or software, and talk shop with jewelers from across the country.
BID
Christie’s Jewels Online Auction: through March 21 (online)
Christie’s is hosting its first jewelry auction of 2024, Jewels Online, through March 21. With more than 40 of the sale’s 200+ lots devoted to Bulgari, the sale is a treasure trove of multicolored gem-set designs, Serpenti styles, and bold yellow gold.
Top: Brooch in 18k gold with 57.85 ct. aquamarine, 12.57 cts. t.w. diamonds, and 0.05 ct. emerald, price on request; Picchiotti
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