The first week of March brings networking opportunities, branding webinars, Indigenous art exhibitions, and plenty of long, winding conversations about jewelry’s role in art and culture. Given that March is Women’s History Month, many of the events highlighted below also focus on women’s immeasurable contributions to the industry.
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Indigenous Artists Jewelry Exhibition: Through March 28 (online)
Don’t miss “Indigenous Brilliance: The Shape of Jewelry,” a showcase of artistic adornment by Indigenous talents organized by the Santa Fe Indian Market on its official website and run by the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts. The pieces on display celebrate Native American and First Nations cultures and aesthetics in the context of jewelry. Prepare to be blown away.
WJA NY Metro Mix and Mingle Trivia Night: March 1, 7:30 p.m. ET (online)
Quizmaster Andy Loud leads a special women’s history–focused evening of trivia at WJA NY Metro’s popular Mix and Mingle Trivia Night. With questions tailored to gem and jewelry lovers and random team assignments designed to make it easy for people to get to know one another, the online event promises to make networking informative and fun.
92Y Talk With Judy Geib: March 3, 1 p.m. ET, $10 (online)
Jonathan Wahl, director of the 92Y Jewelry Center, continues his virtual conversations with contemporary jewelers with New York–based Judy Geib, whose elaborate, gem-rich aesthetic was born of a 20-year career in painting and drawing. Check back every Sunday through mid-March for info about upcoming guests. Each talk is $10 or subscribe to the series of six for $50.
CIBJO Branding Webinar: March 4, 9 a.m. ET (online)
CIBJO’s Jewellery Industry Voices webinar series carries on this week with “Strike Up the Brand: The Jewellery Industry Plays Catchup,” in which industry experts—including PGI’s Tim Schlick, Forevermark’s Nancy Liu, Royal Asscher Diamond Co.’s Mike Asscher, and Tacori’s Paul Tacorian—discuss how the trade can capitalize on the untapped potential of branding.
NYC Jewelry Week Jewelry Confidants Series: March 4, 11 a.m. ET (online)
The organizers of NYC Jewelry Week are launching a series of online conversations between industry friends who love jewelry. Dubbed “Jewelry Confidants,” the talks, which take place on Zoom and are later uploaded to YouTube, begin with Melanie Eddy and Lola Fenhirst’s Lola Oladunjoye. Intended to provide behind-the-scenes access to the creators of your favorite jewels, the series is a lot like eavesdropping—with permission.
JDPN Friday Night Live: March 5 at 5 p.m. ET (online)
The Jewelry Design Professionals’ Network devotes its Friday Night Live jewelry talk with Nancy Ross to women of influence, or the females who nurtured, inspired, and helped shape jewelry careers. (Think designers like Suzanne Belperron, Angela Cummings, Elsa Schiaparelli, and more.) Be sure to join and share your own!
Top: Ophelia ring in 18k gold with 18.66 ct. cushion-cut indicolite tourmaline and 2.79 cts. t.w. fancy intense yellow diamond melee, price on request; Alexia Connellan
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