JCK Jewelry Agenda: Week of July 13

By Victoria Gomelsky | July 10, 2025

If your summer vacation finds you in Paris or Nantucket, don’t miss the design exhibitions highlighted below. If you’re homebound, queue up a podcast featuring JCK’s top editor, or bid on some affordable jewels online. And by all means, stay cool!

LISTEN

The Materialist Podcast (ongoing)

Vic Marc Bridge — *Victoria Gomelsky and Marc Bridge*

Marc Bridge, founder of At Present, invited JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky to join him for a special episode of his podcast The Materialist, live from the Las Vegas jewelry shows in June. They talked about what has kept her coming back to JCK after 23 years, why jewelry is still a face-to-face business in a screen-filled world, and how she ended up with a watch named after her—literally, the Gomelsky.

ATTEND

IAC’s 15th International Gold + Diamond Conference in New York: July 14–16 (in-person)

*London-based art jeweler Ute Decker, one of the conference speakers*

As the precious metals, gemstone, and jewelry sectors face upheaval, Initiatives in Art and Culture (IAC) is keeping its “Eye on the Prize,” the theme of its 15th annual International Gold + Diamond Conference, taking place this week at Bohemian Hall in New York City. Speakers and panelists will consider the consequences of accelerated climate change on the industry; how to protect human rights; strategies by which producing nations can retain greater value in-country; and how to preserve natural resources, broadly defined to include craft, cultural traditions, and heritage. Register here.

Nantucket Design Week: July 14–17 (in person)

Silvia Furmanovich clutch — *Orchid-pattern marquetry clutch in 18k yellow gold with golden button pearls by Silvia Furmanovich, part of her collaboration with the Vault Nantucket*

Nantucket by Design is an annual celebration of art, design, and history hosted by the Nantucket Historical Association on the island off Cape Cod in Massachusetts. The event brings together world-renowned designers, artisans, and skilled craftspeople to showcase the timeless elegance of Nantucket’s design heritage. Through panels, keynotes, master classes, social events, and more, participants experience how modern style is interwoven with Nantucket’s iconic history. Jewelry lovers, be sure to check out a panel presented by local boutique the Vault titled “Cross Roads: Global Inspiration Meets Fashion & Design,” featuring Veronica Beard, Silvia Furmanovich, JJ Martin, and moderator Elisa Lipsky-Karasz of Elle Décor.

Jewelry Design Exhibit in Paris: Through July 20 (in person)

For the first time, Paris’ Petit Palais reveals the breadth and diversity of its collection of jewelry drawings, amassed since the late 1990s and preserved away from public view. This exhibition showcases a remarkable selection of designs from the museum’s holdings, which comprise over 5,500 works and cover more than a century of design, from the second half of the 19th century to the mid–20th century. Featuring drawings by such designers as Pierre-Georges Deraisme and Charles Jacqueau, as well as from prestigious jewelry houses like Boucheron, Cartier, Rouvenat, and Vever, the show bears witness to an evolution of styles and techniques in the field of jewelry.

BID

Doyle Jewelry Online: July 15–22 (online)

Doyle turquoise necklace — *18k gold and turquoise bead fish charm necklace, estimate $400–$600*

Bidding opens this Tuesday and closes the following Tuesday, July 22, in Doyle’s timed jewelry auction, featuring a wide array of wearable gold, diamond, and gem-set jewelry and fine watches, along with vintage and antique jewelry.

Top: Pavé Witchy Love ring in 14k yellow gold with rubies, $750; KIL N.Y.C.