From a fine jewelry auction in Paris to a wholesale buying event in Dubai, from an exhibition of high jewelry in New York to a legal advice presentation featuring the Big Apple’s best legal eagles, this week’s agenda has a little sprinkling of a lot of things. Happy Halloween!
LISTEN
The Jewelry District Podcast, Episode 182 (ongoing)
In the latest episode of The Jewelry District, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and cohost Rob Bates talk about Victoria’s recent travels, from an artful Hermès event and the JIS Fall show in Miami Beach to the NouvelleBox showing in Paris and the Patek Philippe Grand Exhibition in Milan. Meanwhile, Rob has been steeped in the mixed-up world of the diamond industry, attending the recent De Beers–Botswana events in New York, tracking the history behind the potential key players in the pending De Beers sale, and examining the effect of mine closures and falling supply. The hosts cap their conversation with a look at what a holiday gift might run you at the jewelry counter and some trends to expect.
SHOP
Jewellery Gem & Technology show in Dubai (JGTD): Oct. 27–29 (in person)
The JGTD show opens at the Dubai Exhibition Centre on Tuesday. The international B2B sourcing event, organized by the Italian Exhibition Group (who also put on the twice-yearly VicenzaOro show), is dedicated to jewelry, gems, and technology.
ATTEND
JVC Practical Legal Magic event in NYC: Oct. 27, 5–7 p.m. ET (in person)
Sara Yood, president, CEO, and general counsel of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee moderates “Practical Legal Magic: How Attorneys Advise and Assist Successful Jewelry Businesses.” During the presentation, attorneys David Gise of Goetz Platzer, Kelly Hardy of Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, Peter Klestadt of GDLSK, and Ron DiCerbo of McAndrews will reveal how they cast protective spells over the jewelry industry’s most pressing legal challenges. From contracts, transactions, and regulatory compliance to international tariff considerations, risk management, and dispute prevention, the panel will explore the legal traps that lurk in the shadows and how experienced counsel can help keep them from coming back to haunt you. RSVP by emailing JVC’s Cathrine Wolden: cathrine@jvclegal.org.
Elsa Jin Exhibition at Park Avenue Armory in NYC: Oct. 29–Nov. 9 (in person)
The Chinese designer Elsa Jin will present her solo jewelry exhibition, “I am ELSA JIN,” at the Veterans Room of the Park Avenue Armory in New York City starting this Thursday. Nearly a decade of creative practice culminates in 29 jewelry art pieces and bespoke commissions, weaving together Eastern and Western aesthetics, to be showcased in the Armory’s resplendent Veterans Room.
BID
Bonhams Fine Jewellery Auction Paris: Oct. 29 (in person and online)
Highlights of the Bonhams Fine Jewellery sale in Paris include a Kat Florence tourmaline and two natural, unheated sapphires, each weighing over 10 carats, from French maisons Cartier and Chaumet, alongside creations by celebrated names including Buccellati, Lacloche, Schlumberger, Zolotas, and Lalaounis. The sale will also feature a selection of standout artist jewels.
Top: Athena ring with 2.7 ct. opal, 3.3 cts. t.w. Swiss and London blue topaz, and 0.45 ct. t.w. diamonds in 14k gold, $7,600; Bellarri
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