JCK Jewelry Agenda: Week of May 10

By Victoria Gomelsky | May 07, 2026

This week’s jewelry goings-on range from two practical webinars to two high-end auctions in Geneva. Happy Mother’s Day to all who celebrate!

LISTEN

The Jewelry District Podcast, Episode 171 (ongoing)

The Jewelry District and De Beers A Diamond is Forever Desert Diamonds logos In the latest episode of The Jewelry District, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and cohost Rob Bates cover a gamut of enriching industry events and jewelry business news. Victoria bounced from Jewelers Mutual’s thought-provoking Conversations at Half Moon Bay event to the ultra-luxe and action-packed Watches and Wonders fair in Geneva. She shares takeaways from Conversations and the watch trends spotted in Geneva. Rob breaks down what the tariff refunds mean for businesses and which importers qualify. Finally, he shares his thoughts on QVC’s bankruptcy filing, the company’s possible future, and its influence on the jewelry industry.

ATTEND

WJA Webinar on AI for Jewelry: May 13, 7 p.m. ET (online)

WJA panel — *Sophia Pervez, Sanam Ghaneeian, Nicole Fein*

The Women’s Jewelry Association’s latest virtual panel, “Practical AI for Jewelry: Better Assets, Smarter Operations,” explores how artificial intelligence can be applied in tangible ways across jewelry businesses. Moderator Nicole Fein, WJA’s communications chair, and panelists Sophia Pervez, founder and chief revenue officer of FormaNova, and Sanam Ghaneeian, AI and growth strategist at Girl Meets Code, look at how AI is transforming visual storytelling and asset creation, as well as facilitating practical workflows that can save time and improve output. They’ll also discuss how smaller teams can use AI to scale impact, and where to start and what to prioritize.

Plumb Club on “The New Platinum Opportunity”: May 14, 1 p.m. ET (online)

PGI panel — *Kevin Reilly, Fahmida Smith, John Orrico*

For the Plumb Club’s webinar this week, Kevin Reilly, senior vice president at Platinum Guild International, will moderate a discussion on “Emerging Design, Responsible Sourcing, and Retail Trends: The New Platinum Opportunity” with panelists Fahmida Smith of PlatAfrica and John Orrico, president of Frederick Goldman. They’ll cover how emerging design concepts, responsible sourcing, and retail trends are creating new momentum for platinum jewelry. The conversation also will highlight what to watch for at the Las Vegas shows and how retailers can identify ideas and opportunities that feel both current and commercially relevant.

BID

Sotheby’s High Jewelry Sale: May 12, 2 p.m. Geneva time (in person and online)

Chopard Rihanna gem set necklace — *Necklace in the Rihanna ♡ Chopard demi-parure, with variously shaped gemstones in polychromous titanium, signed Chopard, marked R ♡ C*

Sotheby’s presents a range of rare gemstones and collectible signed jewels in its High Jewelry auction in Geneva. Headlining the sale is an internally flawless 6.03 ct. fancy vivid blue diamond, while other notable lots include the 102.40 ct. Peacock of Ceylon sapphire and a 1950s necklace with superb-quality Colombian emeralds. There are also art deco pieces, a suite of jewels from Chopard’s collaboration with Rihanna, and iconic works by Cartier, Bulgari, and Van Cleef & Arpels.

Christie’s Magnificent Jewels: May 13, 3 p.m. Geneva time (in person and online)

Cartier art deco pearl emerald diamond sautoir 1925 — *Cartier art deco emerald, pearl, and diamond sautoir featuring a detachable pendant of hexagonal emerald carved with a Hindu scene, 1925, signed*

The 5.5 ct. Ocean Dream, the largest fancy vivid blue-green diamond ever recorded, leads Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale in Geneva. Other highlights include art deco stunners, an important selection of colored gemstones, natural pearls, and an assortment of Cartier creations.

Top: Earrings with 1.01 cts. t.w. pear-shape and round full-cut diamonds in 14k yellow gold, $4,915; Artistry Ltd.