JCK Jewelry Agenda: Week of Jan. 18

By Victoria Gomelsky | January 15, 2026

Let the buying begin! A trio of buying shows open this week in New York and Miami. Stock up where you can! And art lovers, don’t miss the return of Gemflix and its digital tour of one of the country’s most renowned art museums.

ATTEND

Gemflix “Inside the Frick” Webinar: Jan. 24, 2:30 p.m. ET (online)

Lady Peel portrait — Portrait of Lady Peel, Sir Thomas Lawrence, 1827, the Frick Collection

The online jewelry talks hosted by the jewelry social club Gem X return this week with a digital tour of the Frick Collection museum in New York City hosted by art historian Geoffrey Ripert. After a five-year closure to accommodate major renovations, the Frick reopened in April. In this episode, Geoffrey will discuss the representations of jewelry in some of the Frick’s most exquisite portraits, including works by Jan van Eyck, William Hogarth, and Jacques-Louis David. Register for the online event here.

SHOP

CBG Miami Show: Jan. 19–21 (in person)

Le Vian Neon Green earrings — *Neon Green Tourmaline earrings with Vanilla Diamonds in 18k Honey Gold, ($18,477) by Le Vian, one of the suppliers on hand at the CBG show*

The Continental Buying Group’s winter show in Miami starts tomorrow at the J.W. Marriott Turnberry Aventura. In addition to buying opportunities, the show features a couple of notable talks, including one by Sara Yood, president and CEO of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC), who will offer an in-depth look at the current legal, regulatory, and ethical landscape shaping the jewelry industry, and another by JCK’s very own Rob Bates, who will share his perspective on the state of the jewelry business and the emerging trends retailers need to understand for 2026 and beyond.

NYCJAOS Winter Edition: Jan. 23–25 (in person)

Rosaria Varra jade bracelet — *Rosaria Varra natural jadeite cabochon 18k yellow gold bracelet*

The NYC Jewelry Antique & Object Show opens Friday at the Hilton Midtown. The show, which caters to both trade professionals and consumers, offers antique treasures as well as contemporary designs from exhibitors such as watch dealer Foundwell, vintage jewelry dealer Trissi Corporation, and natural pearl specialist Paul Fisher Inc.

The Winter Show: Jan. 23–Feb. 1 (in person)

A La Vieille Russie Diamond Collet Necklace French 1870 — *A La Vieille Russie diamond collet necklace in silver and gold, French, circa 1870 (photo: Stacy McLaughlin/alvr.com)*

Among the country’s leading art, antiques, and design fairs, The Winter Show returns to New York’s Park Avenue Armory this week with over 70 internationally renowned dealers specializing in fine and decorative arts, from jewelry and contemporary ceramics to paintings and furniture. Jewelry exhibitors include gallerist Didier Ltd., period and estate jewelry dealer Kentshire, and A La Vieille Russie (ALVR), the 175-year-old Fifth Avenue gallery known for its expertise in Fabergé.

Top: Nomad cocktail ring with 1.4 ct. Malaya garnet center stone and 1.08 cts. t.w. diamonds in 18k yellow gold, $9,600; Sorellina