While it’s summer and still relatively quiet in the city, New Yorkers (or anyone who’ll be in Manhattan in the coming weeks) really must visit the American Museum of Natural History. The museum’s newly renovated Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals are a stone lover’s Shangri-la. And don’t miss “Beautiful Creatures,” the special jewelry exhibition on view through Sept. 19. Otherwise, check out the numerous opportunities highlighted below to get educated and stay engaged with your fellow jewelry lovers this week!
LISTEN
New Plumb Club Podcasts (ongoing)
The Plumb Club recently dropped a couple of new podcast episodes focused on diamonds. “Shortening the Bridge in Supply Chain”—led by Urmil Gajera of Aneri Jewels—covers the route that diamonds take to market, with an emphasis on the benefits of shortening the chain, particularly for buyers interested in sustainability. In “Diamond Jewelry Trends,” Sagar Manilal, sales manager for Indigo Jewelry, tackles consumer buying habits, such as growing interest in fancy-shape diamonds, and the availability of easier financing leading to higher-priced items being sold at retail.
BID
Doyle Fine Jewelry Auction: Aug. 18, 12 p.m. ET (in person)
Doyle’s Aug. 18 Fine Jewelry sale features pieces signed by some of the 20th century’s jewelry greats—including David Webb and Raymond Yard—and contemporary pieces by the likes of Temple St. Clair, as well as fine watches by Cartier and Franck Muller. The preview opens Aug. 16.
WATCH
“How to Write a Book” (ongoing)
On Aug. 10, National Jeweler editor-in-chief Michelle Graff hosted a virtual conversation with Marion Fasel, Bill Boyajian, and JCK’s very own Rob Bates—three well-known figures in the jewelry industry who also happen to be published authors—to talk about the process of writing a book, from inspiration to note-taking to the act of writing itself. If you’re looking for tips to start your own literary project, or just want to hear some fun behind-the-scenes anecdotes, watch the replay at your leisure.
ATTEND
WJA San Diego Webinar on Holiday Marketing: Aug. 17, 9 p.m. ET (online)
Marketing gurus Jen Cullen Williams of Jen Cullen Williams Communications and Laryssa Wirstiuk of Joy Joya lead webinar attendees through the steps of a successful holiday marketing campaign, offering helpful tips to put a calendar-based marketing plan into action.
Christina T. Miller Living Room Sessions: Aug. 20, 11 a.m. ET (online)
Christina T. Miller, a well-known sustainability consultant, is back with another edition of her Living Room Sessions, this one featuring Hugh Brown, a best-selling author and Australian documentary photographer who’s recently turned his lens on artisanal miners. Brown has worked in some of the world’s most extreme and difficult conditions to raise awareness about artisanal mining. He’ll share photos from around the globe, as well as his experience with artisanal mining communities.
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