Relax with a couple industry-focused podcasts, tune into a conversation about contemporary jewelry with Latinx designers, shop for watches at North America’s biggest timepiece fair, and start amassing your candy haul—Halloween is right around the corner!
LISTEN
The Jewelry District Podcast, Episode 132 (ongoing)
In the latest episode of The Jewelry District, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates discuss Signet CEO Gina Drosos’ impending retirement, reflect on her successes over the past seven years, and speculate on what’s ahead for new CEO J.K. Symancyk. Then the conversation turns to Victoria’s recent New York Times report on the coming-of-age for independent watchmakers. Formerly struggling creatives are moving from the fringe to the mainstream, partnering with major companies in the luxury sector and seeing their pieces sell at auction for over a million dollars.
Plumb Club Podcasts (ongoing)
The Plumb Club’s October podcasts are out. In “Charm School: Building Repeat Business With Collectible Jewelry,” the conversation touches on how collectible fine jewelry can attract new customers, encourage repeat sales, and deepen customer relationships. In “Runway to Retail: How Fashion and Consumer Trends Are Shaping What’s Next,” Jessica Richards from SDC Designs provides an overview of influential runway trends, shares thoughtful approaches to storytelling, and discusses merchandising opportunities around what’s new, what’s next, and what’s evergreen.
ATTEND
92NY Event on Contemporary Jewelry in the Latin American and Latinx Diasporas: Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m. ET (in person and online)
Karla Martínez de Salas, head of content at Vogue Mexico and Latin America, leads a conversation at 92NY in Manhattan with Paula Mendoza, Vanessa Fernández, Rosario Navia, and Alligator Jesus about the growing Latin American influence on the American jewelry industry. The discussion will focus on the factors shaping these artists’ visions, and trends drawn from the cultures of North, South, and Central America. The free event takes place at Buttenwieser Hall at the Arnhold Center as well as online.
WatchTime NewYork: Oct. 18–20 (in person)
WatchTime New York, North America’s largest and most influential watch exhibition and collector event, returns to Gotham Hall in midtown Manhattan for a weekend-long celebration of wristwatches. An estimated 2,000+ watch enthusiasts are expected to stream through the doors over the course of the weekend, where ticketed guests will try on new timepieces from 36 leading brands, mingle, enjoy exclusive whiskey and wine tastings, and attend expert panel sessions throughout the day Saturday, Oct. 19, and Sunday, Oct. 20.
ENTER
Armenian Jewellers Association Design Competition: By Nov. 17
Jewelers and designers of Armenian heritage worldwide are invited to submit either a design sketch ready for production or a finished piece of jewelry to the second annual Armenian Jewellers Association (AJA) Design Competition. Sketches must be original, hand-drawn, or rendered using any traditional drawing media or computer-aided design. Finished pieces must be original jewelry pieces crafted from precious metals (gold, silver, or platinum) and/or adorned with diamonds or gemstones. Winners will have opportunity to showcase their work at the GemGenève exhibition in May 2025.
Top: Chime earrings in 18k yellow gold with tourmaline baguettes, $5,800; Jade Ruzzo
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