Catch the Olympics closing ceremony today starting at 3 p.m. ET. And if you’re anything like us, you’ll be replaying the jewelry moments, from Simone Biles’ goat pendant to Noah Lyles’ gem-set mariner link necklace, on Peacock for months to come. The week’s other highlights include a quartet of podcasts and a brand-new award that all talented emerging designers should consider applying for.
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The Jewelry District Podcast, Episode 127 (ongoing)
In the latest episode of The Jewelry District, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates speak with Constance Polamalu (pictured), chief operating officer of Zachary’s Jewelers in Annapolis, Md., and the owner and founder of both Bloomstone Jewelers and Birthright Foundry. Constance shares the story of how she started in the jewelry industry, as well as the facets of each of her different businesses, from lab-grown diamonds to pieces that represent her American Samoan heritage. She also offers insights into selling and interacting with different generations and clientele.
Plumb Club Podcasts (ongoing)
The Plumb Club’s August podcasts are out. In “Maximize Your Vendor Partnerships,” Wendy Fox and Laura Bronkesh of Richline Group discuss the ways in which the perfect vendor can support a retailer’s success with products and services, from analysis and insights to proper merchandise assortment, marketing support, and social media. In “Unlocking AI for Marketing,” Rick Mulholland from jewelry manufacturer Continental talks about how retailers can use AI to identify trends, optimize pricing strategies, and perform tasks such as generating product descriptions, social media posts, and design concepts.
Success With Jewelry Podcast Featuring Emili Vesilind (ongoing)
Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, the cohosts of the Success With Jewelry podcast, invited former JCK staffer and current Gem + Jewel editor-in-chief Emili Vesilind to share her point of view as an editor and what stands out to her when she looks at jewelry brands. Don’t miss the bonus content, where Emili shares the brands and trends she is loving right now.
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Inaugural Tiffany & Co. x CFDA Jewelry Designer Award By Aug. 16 (online)
Tiffany & Co. and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) are accepting applications for the inaugural Tiffany & Co. x CFDA Jewelry Designer Award through Aug. 16. The first-of-its-kind award recognizes outstanding American jewelry designers who are committed to driving inclusivity within the design industry and elevating jewelry design as a fashion category. Those selected to participate in the Tiffany x CFDA program will be granted mentorship and learning experiences, delving into the environments that nurture Tiffany’s legacy of inventiveness and craftsmanship. One designer among the participants will receive the award—a yearlong fellowship within Tiffany & Co.’s design department, along with $50,000.
Top: Ring in 18k yellow gold with 1.78 ct. cabochon spinel, 1.02 cts. t.w. diamonds, and enamel; price on request; Lord Jewelry
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