If you’re still in Las Vegas, finishing up your weekend at the JCK show at The Venetian Expo, don’t miss the flurry of events happening today, including the Rapaport Breakfast and Social Responsibility Conference, at 8 a.m. PT and 1 p.m. PT, respectively; the Le Vian 23rd Red Carpet Revue: 2023 Trend Forecast & Fashion Show, opening at 4 p.m. PT; and the Jewelers for Children Facets of Hope Awards Gala, which begins at 6 p.m. PT.
If, however, you’re already on your way home (or never left!), queue up the latest Plumb Club podcasts to learn valuable business advice while you’re in transit, or browse the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels catalog in preparation for this week’s mega-sale.
ATTEND
JCK Talks Education: June 12 (all day)
The JCK Talks education program is chock-full of content designed to arm attendees with the tools and insights they need to succeed in the current retail environment. Find your way to the Showcase Stage on level 2 of the Expo center and you’ll be rewarded with sessions on critical retail topics, from how to reach new customers through diversity, equity, and inclusion to a panel on innovative marketing strategies.
LISTEN
New Plumb Club Podcasts: Ongoing
The Plumb Club dropped two new podcasts just before the opening of JCK Las Vegas. One focuses on the importance of e-commerce to total retail sales and the other on the rising awareness and consumer concern about social responsibility and ethical production. Both podcasts include detailed discussions about why each is important to a retail business, as well as strategies and tips on how they can help grow sales.
BID
Phillips New York Watch Auction—SIX: June 11–12, 10 a.m. ET
Rare timepieces from coveted makers greet buyers of Phillips’ New York Watch Auction this week, including a Rolex Ref. 6264 Cosmograph Daytona Paul Newman Lemon, nicknamed “El Limoncito,” and a Chronometre Souverain wristwatch made by F.P. Journe and gifted to the legendary British watchmaker George Daniels.
Sotheby’s New York Magnificent Jewels Sale: June 16, 10 a.m. ET
Sotheby’s New York is staging its first Magnificent Jewels sale of the year this week. Come for the two 100-carat-plus diamonds going on the block, stay for the rare pair of Kashmir sapphire ear clips, the impressive Moghul-inspired emerald necklace by Cartier, and other antique treasures sure to tempt dealers and collectors alike.
Top: Aloe Vera leaf earrings in 18k gold with diamonds, $25,000; Umrao
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