JCK Jewelry Agenda: Week of Jan. 25

By Victoria Gomelsky | January 22, 2026

The week before the Tucson gem shows take over, the jewelry industry is slower than average. A buying show in New York is a must for local buyers, while Tucson early birds can exercise their shopping muscles at one of the season’s mainstays. We’ve even got a suggestion for armchair shoppers: a coffee table book you may have missed during the holiday shuffle.

LISTEN

The Jewelry District Podcast, Episode 163 (ongoing)

The Jewelry District and De Beers A Diamond is Forever logos In the latest episode of The Jewelry District, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates make their predictions for 2026. The hosts share their observations on how the bifurcation of demand and the strain on the middle class have affected luxury categories. Rob wonders if this year will bring more stability to the diamond industry, enabling it to roll out marketing campaigns that could usher in a natural diamond revival. Victoria covers the colored stone and metal trends she’s tracking, and how the gold price is shaping designers’ choices for materials.

SHOP

The Tucson Gem Show on 22nd Street: Jan. 29–Feb. 15 (in person)

Tucson 22nd St Show butterfly geode — *A butterfly geode at the Tucson Gem Show on 22nd Street*

Formerly known as the 22nd Street Show, the Tucson Gem Show on 22nd Street opens Thursday, kicking off gem show season in earnest. Produced by Eon Expos and managed by Hart Events USA, the public-facing event—home to exhibitors of jewelry, gemstones, minerals, prehistoric fossils, crystals, meteorites, minerals, and more—will feature programming designed to entice collectors and newcomers alike.

Melee the Show in New York: Jan. 31–Feb. 2 (in person)

Manuks Workshop Brown Diamond ring — *Large pavé ring with 2.85 cts. t.w. brown diamonds in oxidized silver and 18k rose gold, $3,530; Manuk’s Workshop*

Melee the Show returns to the Lighthouse at Chelsea Pier 61 in New York City starting next Saturday. Known for its roster of gifted independent fine jewelry designers, the event serves as a discovery zone for trends and up-and-coming talent.

READ

Panerai

Published in the fall by Flammarion, Panerai is a 192-page coffee table book that explores the craftsmanship behind Panerai’s much-loved timepieces. Through a blend of archival imagery and contemporary photography, the book—authored by the Panerai archives department—delves into the maison’s Italian history and defining technical features, originally developed to meet the needs of the Italian navy’s elite frogmen.