JCK Jewelry Agenda: Week of July 20

By Amy Elliott | July 17, 2025

The jewelry activities heat up this week with shows on both coasts, a sale of Iris Apfel memorabilia, and podcasts to accompany your journey, whether for summer travel or your morning commute. Stay cool!

BID

Doyle Jewelry Online Sale: Ends July 22, 10 a.m. (online)

Animal Themed Brooches — *Animal-themed brooches from the collection of Iris Apfel (photo courtesy of Doyle)*

The headliner of this online sale is sizable collection of personal effects from the estate of legendary style icon Iris Apfel—naturally including a whimsical assortment of her signature “more is more” pieces. Presented as Lots 1001–1055, the items include plenty of costume jewelry (including a rhinestone parrot brooch). If you missed the Christie’s Iris Apfel sale in January, don’t hesitate—bids are open now but end promptly on Tuesday at 10 a.m.

ATTEND

Hamptons Jewelry Show in Southampton, N.Y.: July 24–27 (in person)

Lydia Courteille snake bracelet — Think Pink snake bracelet with 2.388 cts. t.w. pink spinels, 9.269 cts. t.w. pavé rose spinels, 12.577 cts. t.w. pink sapphires, 0.12 ct. t.w. onyx, 4.88 cts. t.w. black diamonds, and 0.766 ct. t.w. brown diamonds in 18k gold; price on request; Lydia Courteille

The inaugural event, perfectly timed for high-summer sailing, socializing, and shopping out East, will welcome an international lineup of premier dealers to the Southampton Fairgrounds with a trove of jewels by the likes of Buccellati, Boucheron, Bulgari, Cartier, Chanel, David Webb, Harry Winston, Hermès, Piaget, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels (among many more). Some of the exhibitors come with their own prestige, including multiple Spectrum Award winner Jonathan Lee Rutledge and Scarselli Diamonds, one of the best Italian diamond specialists in the world. A few of our favorite contemporary designers—including Alexis Barbeau, Ox-NY, Lydia Courteille, and Michael Boyd Studio—round out the (magnificent) mix.

Ethical Gem Fair in Seattle: July 26–27 (in person)

ANZA Gems grouping — *East African–mined stones from Anza Gems (photo courtesy of Anza Gems)*

Held at a scenic waterfront venue near downtown Seattle, this trade-only event offers a rare opportunity to explore a range of responsibly sourced gemstones from around the world. Participating suppliers include Anza Gems, Agere Treasures, Capricorn Gems, Columbia Gem House, Nature’s Geometry, Perpetuum Jewels, and Virtu Gems. Register here.

LISTEN

New Plumb Club Podcast Episodes (ongoing)

PC Podcasts July The Plumb Club’s July podcast episode drop include “Bridal and Anniversary: Your Gateway to a Customer for Life,” Goldstar’s tips on how to create engagement ring experiences that lay the groundwork for the wedding band sale—and a loyal customer for life. “Selling the Magic of Birthstones,” presented by LALI Jewels, helps customers make a meaningful connection to their birthstones, which can set up a lifetime of customer loyalty.