Happy Father’s Day! For this first official week of summer, the schedule is loaded with virtual shopping opportunities, business-building webinars, and a deep dive into the history of rings. But there are no events on tomorrow night’s Summer Solstice—leaving you plenty of time to enjoy the evening light.
BID
Phillips’ New York Jewels Sale: June 25, 11 a.m. ET (in person)
If you’re not auctioned out yet, check out Phillips’ jewelry sale this week. On offer are some 90 lots—from a pair of onyx, lapis, and gold earrings by the late great Aldo Cipullo for Cartier, to a quintet of pieces by Van Cleef & Arpels—unified by the discerning taste that Phillips’ experts bring to all their collectibles.
SHOP
Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair 66th Special Edition Virtual Trade Fair: June 22–24 (online)
The intimate twice-yearly jewelry fair has once again gone digital, and registration is free. Once you’ve signed up, sort through the exhibitor directory and see who catches your eye—then you can make one-on-one appointments. Pro tip: The BGJF is especially renowned for its gemstones and silver jewelry.
Masterpiece London Fair: June 24–27 (online)
For the second year running, London’s famed art fair, Masterpiece, goes virtual. Home to more than 120 of the world’s leading galleries and dealers of art, design, furniture, and jewelry, the virtual event is designed for new and established collectors, with a program of digital talks and tours that are not to be missed. On the eve of the fair’s opening, for example, at 12 p.m. ET on June 23, a panel discussion titled “Next Gen Collecting: Sustaining Art and Culture” features a cohort of young collectors, curators, and patrons discussing how the practice of collecting is evolving in a swiftly changing world.
ATTEND
Gemflix “Four Generations of Ring Collecting” Episode: June 23, 12 p.m. ET (online)
Jewelry historian Beatriz Chadour-Sampson, curator of the Alice and Louis Koch Collection at the Swiss National Museum Zurich, takes attendees on a virtual tour of the collection, which comprises nearly 2,500 rings spanning more than 4,000 years, offering an almost uninterrupted study of the evolution of ring shapes and design from ancient Egypt through present day. Chadour-Sampson will explain the history of the collection and the story of its founder, a jeweler to the courts of Europe.
MJSA “25 Tips for Mid-Year Evaluations” Webinar: June 24, 1 p.m. ET (online)
The Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America (MJSA) wants to help jewelry manufacturers and designers meet their yearly expectations. This webinar will offer 25 tips for examining the state of your business and adjusting as needed to pursue unexpected opportunities, drop weak initiatives, and recalibrate your business to ensure success.
PGI Webinar on Affiliate Marketing, June 24, 1 p.m. ET (online)
Platinum Guild International USA has partnered with Rakuten to provide an introductory webinar on the basics of affiliate marketing. Open to all members of the jewelry industry, the one-hour discussion will cover how affiliate marketing can drive new customers, enhance shopper loyalty, and increase e-commerce sales. Plus, Rakuten will offer a peek into its jewelry vertical insights based on its proprietary consumer data research.
WJA NY Metro June Book Club Event: June 24, 6 p.m. ET (online)
Consider this book club event, sponsored by the WJA NY Metro chapter, a mini-grad course on branding a jewelry business. The Desired Brand Effect teaches you how to expand your audience, grow your sales, and amplify your results with simple, actionable steps.
Candy Sapphire necklace in 18k yellow gold with 1.22 cts. t.w. sapphires and 0.14 ct. t.w. diamonds, $5,000; Milamore (During June, use the code Pride2021 for 10% off everything on the site. In honor of Pride Month, Milamore will donate 10% of all sales to the Hetrick-Martin Institute, which supports at-risk LGBTQ+ youth.)
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