The dog days of summer are upon us. If you’re not enjoying a pool, lake, river, or ocean, we hope you’re resting comfortably inside an air-conditioned palace. To help distract you from the heat, tune in to the 100th episode of The Jewelry District podcast, or join an informative webinar focused on platinum. And if summertime cocktails are up your alley, meet your fellow WJA members at one of the organization’s mixers this week. Cheers!
LISTEN
The Jewelry District Podcast, Episode 100 (ongoing)
In the latest episode of The Jewelry District, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates discuss Vic’s recent custom design experience, Rob’s takeaways from the State of the Art Jewelry Summit, and their favorite things about doing the podcast, which just hit the 100th-episode mark.
ATTEND
Plumb Club and Platinum Guild’s Essential Retail Webinar: July 25, 1 p.m. ET (online)
Kevin Reilly, senior vice president of Platinum Guild International USA, will present retail-centric information and dispel common myths about platinum in this Plumb Club webinar. Josh Helmich, CEO of Helmich Luxury Group (and platinum metallurgy expert), will be on hand to help answer questions about platinum’s technical characteristics. Retailers looking to grow their margins, increase sales, and decrease customer issues—and bench jewelers with technical questions—are encouraged to join.
WJA Summer Mixers Across the Country: July 24–27 (in person)
This week, various nationwide chapters of the Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) are organizing summer socials and happy hours. From the WJA Colorado meetup in Denver tomorrow night to the Boston chapter’s summer get-together on July 27, there is no shortage of fun networking events. Check out the calendar of events and RSVP.
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