JCK Jewelry Agenda: Week of Aug. 25

By Victoria Gomelsky | August 22, 2024

Calling all #watchnerds—you won’t want to miss this week’s gathering in Geneva. While you’re there, check out a new event showcasing jewelry, art, and fashion. If you’re Stateside and keen to learn more about a popular graphic design platform, the Miami chapter of WJA is hosting a webinar. Stay cool!

LISTEN

The Jewelry District Podcast, Episode 128 (ongoing)

In the latest episode of The Jewelry District, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates discuss the Paris Olympics, recent missteps by Tiffany & Co., and a flurry of C-suite changes at luxury watch brands. Next, Victoria explains how and why jewelry brands are tapping into the travel boom with shops in airports and aboard cruise ships. Finally, Rob brings listeners up to speed on Hodinkee’s return to its roots as a watch blog and the factors that prompted it.

SHOP

The Showroom in Geneva: Aug. 27 (in person)

Nana Fink carved Butterfly earrings — *Sophistiquée Butterfly earrings with hand-carved chalcedony and 0.86 ct. t.w. diamonds in 18k rose gold, CHF 6,800 ($8,003); Nana Fink*

A dozen Swiss and international designers from the worlds of fine jewelry, fashion, art, and watches are taking part in the Showroom, being held at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues. Starting at 5:30 p.m., guests are invited to an apéro evening, including Champagne, live music, a sketch artist, and discussions with the event’s artists and curators.

Geneva Watch Days: Aug. 29–Sept. 2 (in person)

Ming limited edition watch — *Limited-edition 20.01 Series 3 with borosilicate dial and 41.5 mm 18k rose gold and titanium case, CHF 43,500 ($51,044); Ming*

A decentralized gathering of watchmakers on the lakefront in Geneva, this event is often described as the more relaxed and festive counterpart to the springtime fair Watches and Wonders. This year, 52 participating brands will showcase timepieces in a common pavilion, discuss current topics, and celebrate high horology, as well as take over other locations—from boutiques to hotels—to share their collections with watch enthusiasts.

ATTEND

WJA Miami Webinar on Mastering Canva: Aug. 29, 7 p.m. ET

Canva Template Assistant — *(Image courtesy of Canva)*

Tiffany Joachim, owner and founder of Celeste Sol Jewelry, leads a “Beginner’s Guide to Canva,” the graphic design platform, in a webinar offered by the Miami chapter of the Women’s Jewelry Association.

Top: Connexion multicolored spinel necklace in 18k yellow gold, price on request; Jemma Wynne