
The webinar struggle is real. You may not have time to catch all of this week’s virtual information sessions, but do your best to join at least one. Whatever your passion (colored stones, carbon neutrality, jewelry marketing, we could go on), the slate of events has you covered. And even if you don’t intend to bid, set aside some time to admire the designs of Gérald Genta over at Sothebys.com. Compared to the timepieces he designed, his watercolors are a steal!
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Sotheby’s Gérald Genta: Icon of Time Auction: Closes Feb. 24 at 7 a.m. ET (online)

In the decade since his passing, Gérald Genta’s already-legendary reputation has only grown more mythical. Revered for his groundbreaking watch designs, including the 1972 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and the 1976 Patek Philippe Nautilus, Genta maintained a substantial personal archive of designs, now on the block at Sotheby’s. The sale comprises 100 original designs, from his most iconic creations to some never-before-seen private commissions. Each watercolor painting will be paired with a unique NFT that includes a digital replica of the design, a certificate of authenticity, and for select pieces, never-before-seen multimedia content.
ATTEND
Joy Joya Jewelry Marketing Webinar: Feb. 21, 1 p.m. ET (online)

In the “How to Have More Fun With Jewelry Marketing” webinar, Laryssa Wirstiuk of the Joy Joya Jewelry Marketing Podcast shares her lessons learned on making jewelry marketing more entertaining and engaging, regardless of your brand messaging.
Jewelry Independent Summit Masterclass on Consignment: Feb. 22, 6 p.m. ET (online)
Members of the Jewelry Independent Summit are invited to join a master class hosted by Delia Folk (@deliafolk), cofounder of The Style That Binds Us. In “Winning at Consignment,” she’ll explain the risks and rewards of this widely used sales arrangement and answer all your burning questions.
IAC Webinar on The Journey to Net Zero: Feb. 23, 12:30 p.m. ET (online)

Initiatives in Art and Culture’s Lisa Koenigsberg and Mark Hanna, chief marketing officer of the Richline Group, are back with the second installment in their series of conversations addressing the major issues facing our industry over the coming decade. In “The Jewelry Industry: Perspectives on the Journey to Net Zero,” leaders in the gem and jewelry sector discuss how their companies are measuring and arriving at net-zero by noting specific case studies and discussing strategies for methodology and measurement.
Gemworld Colored Stone Market Update Webinar: Feb. 23, 12 p.m. ET (online)

Gemworld’s Richard Drucker and Stuart Robertson were prepared to give a colored stone market update at the AGTA GemFair in Tucson; when that event was canceled, they decided to take their presentation online. In addition to recapping historic pricing trends, they’ll offer some predictions on which materials you can expect to rise in value.
WJA 2022 Jewelry Trends Webinar With Amy Elliott: Feb. 24, 6 p.m. ET

In WJA NY Metro’s latest webinar, JCK’s very own All That Glitters columnist Amy Elliott shares insights—gleaned from research and interviews with jewelry brands, buyers, retailers, and trend whisperers—into the 2021 trends and categories guaranteed to stay relevant in 2022. Don’t miss the Q&A session at the end!
PGI Platinum Workshop at 92Y: Feb. 26–27, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. ET (in person)
Jewelry artist and instructor David Butler leads this two-day workshop dedicated to teaching students the ins and outs of fusing, soldering, forming, polishing, and finishing platinum. Come with strong soldering skills and leave with a platinum band or a pair of earrings. Materials provided courtesy of Platinum Guild International (PGI); $400
Top: One-of-a-kind Kite earrings with 35.73 cts. t.w. amethysts, 1.18 cts. t.w. diamonds, and white enamel in 18k white and yellow gold, $14,000; Emily P. Wheeler
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