JCK Jewelry Agenda: Week of Oct. 11

By Victoria Gomelsky | October 08, 2026

The jewelry and watch calendar is in full swing this week with events in New York, Miami, and London, as well as online. Don’t miss the JIS Show in Magic City, or the final deadline to apply to one of the industry’s most prestigious awards (hint: JCK’s top editor is a judge this year!).

LISTEN

Plumb Club Podcast (ongoing)

PC tariff The Plumb Club’s October podcast is out. In “Tariff Tactics to Protect Your Bottom Line,” Cheryl Kremkow talks with Sara Yood from the JVC and Plumb Club president Steven Lerche to help break down the ongoing impact of the ever-changing tariff rates. The podcast also provides retailers with practical strategies to protect pricing, navigate compliance, and maintain margins despite the volatile trade environment.

SHOP

JIS Fall Show in Miami: Oct. 16–19 (in person)

Van Den Abeele Biggie bracelet — *Biggie bracelet in sterling silver with braided cotton and Lurex thread, 1 ct. blue topaz, and 1.03 cts. t.w. diamonds, $1,685; Van Den Abeele*

Discover the fall season’s best buying opportunities at the Jewelers International Showcase (JIS) Fall fair at the Miami Beach Convention Center, opening on Friday. From fun, fashionable gifts to serious 18k gold jewels, the selection is vast. Plus, don’t miss the 1 p.m. trend talks on Friday and Saturday featuring JCK’s very own Victoria Gomelsky.

WatchTime New York: Oct. 16–18 (in person)

Armin Strom Dual Time GMT Manufacture Edition Blue — *Limited-edition Dual Time GMT Resonance Manufacture Edition Blue in stainless steel with alligator strap, CHF 95,000 ($114,275); Armin Strom*

If you’re a watch buyer/lover but can’t make it to Switzerland, then WatchTime New York—North America’s largest luxury watch collector event—is your best bet. Featuring a record-breaking 48 exhibiting watch brands, including several first-time participants, the show, returning to NYC’s Gotham Hall for its 11th edition, will feature a number of world premieres and timepiece unveilings.

PAD London: Oct. 13–18 (in person)

Nikos Koulis Oui ring — Oui ring by Nikos Koulis (worn by Rose Byrne at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar party) with 5.01 ct. slightly tinted white round diamond and 2.44 cts. t.w. baguette diamonds with black enamel in 18k white gold

Fernando Jorge, Glenn Spiro, Hemmerle, Nikos Koulis: The PAD design fair in London is now home to some of the world’s finest jewelers. Discover their latest collections—as well as fine art, sculpture, decorative objects, and antiques—at the London edition, which takes place at Berkeley Square starting on Tuesday.

ATTEND

WJA x John Hardy in New York City: Oct. 12, 6 p.m. ET (in person)

John Hardy Soho flagship — *The John Hardy SoHo flagship (photo courtesy of John Hardy)*

The Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) New York Metro chapter is partnering with John Hardy for an evening at the brand’s new SoHo Flagship. Artisans from Bali will be in-store demonstrating two of the house’s defining crafts: wax-carving and chain-weaving. Prosecco and a signature cocktail will be served. Come watch the process up close, meet colleagues, and spend time in a space built around Balinese artistry and laid-back luxury. Capacity is limited—registrations are encouraged.

FHH Watch Summit in NYC: Oct. 15, 2:30–9 p.m. ET (in person)

The Fondation Haute Horlogerie is hosting the second edition of its New York Watch Summit on Thursday at NeueHouse Madison Square. Featuring some of the most influential voices in watchmaking, media, collecting, and luxury, the event will explore five timely questions shaping the industry, from the future of watchmaking education and what makes a watch an icon to shifting perceptions of value, the strength of the U.S. market, and New York’s evolving watch culture.

Mega Mega Vault Jewelry Brand Intensive: Oct. 19–22 (online)

Mega Mega intensive — *(Photo courtesy of Mega Mega Projects)*

Looking ahead, the jewelry PR, wholesale, and digital marketing agency Mega Mega Projects is hosting a Jewelry Brand Intensive across four live online sessions starting Monday, Oct. 19. Cofounders Meghan Folsom and Lauren Abend will walk designers through how they look at a jewelry brand—from collection and pricing to positioning, marketing, and wholesale—to help designers determine what they need to do next. Register here.

APPLY

AGTA Spectrum Awards: Through Oct. 14 (online)

Mimi So Cotton Candy Necklace — 2025 Spectrum Buyer’s Choice award winner (and Evening Wear honorable mention recipient): Mimi So’s Cotton Candy necklace with kunzite, pink spinel, imperial topaz, sapphires, spinel, tourmalines, and diamonds

The final (final!) deadline to apply to the AGTA Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards is this Wednesday. Since their inception in 1984, the awards have been the pinnacle of international acclaim for decorated designers and rising stars alike. Winning entries receive worldwide exposure through trade journals, consumer press, and a special showcase at the AGTA GemFair in Tucson. Apply here.

Top: Relique collection Celestia Opaline bangle, circa 1890–1910, with cabochon opals and rose-cut and old mine–cut diamonds in yellow gold and silver-topped stone settings, price on request; Zome