JCK Jewelry Agenda: Week of Oct. 26

By Victoria Gomelsky | October 23, 2025

In the context of jewelry, the last week of October means the holiday rush is right around the corner. Take a breather before the madness begins to listen to a podcast about New York City Jewelry Week, attend a webinar on traceability, and peruse a new exhibition celebrating Tiffany. And of course, happy Halloween!

LISTEN

The Jewelry District Podcast, Episode 158 (ongoing)

Bella Neyman, founder of NYCJW smiling with the podcast and sponsor Nivoda logos In the latest episode of The Jewelry District, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates chat with Bella Neyman (above), founder of New York City Jewelry Week (NYCJW), an action-packed set of events held every year in mid-November. Bella shares how the festival got started in 2018, her inspiration and goals for the annual get-together, and—most importantly—the talks and activities in store for 2025’s NYCJW, coming up soon. Bella teases a few events to look out for and discusses this year’s theme, Art Worn, which focuses on the artistry of jewelry.

ATTEND

Plumb Club “Traceability & Trust” Webinar: Oct. 28, 2 p.m. ET (online)

Tracr webinar speakers — Webinar speakers (clockwise from top left) Matt Carrett, industry process lead at Tracr; Emanuela Morando, chief commercial officer at Tracr; Nisarg Mehta, director of diamonds, Robbins Brothers; Stefan Obada, lead data scientist at Tracr

In “Meeting Consumer Demand: Traceability & Trust in Jewelry Retail,” a panel of experts will explain how traceability and digital transparency can help retailers meet today’s consumer expectations for ethical sourcing and authenticity. Through real-world insight, data-backed trends, and practical retail examples, retailers will learn specific solutions that empower brands to build deeper trust, thereby turning provenance into a key selling advantage.

“Treasures of Tiffany” Exhibit at M.S. Rau in New Orleans: Opens Oct. 25 (in person and online)

Tiffany Meylan Art Deco Watch MS Rau — *Tiffany & Co. and C.H. Meylan art deco watch in platinum with 1.1 cts. t.w. single-cut and rose-cut diamonds, $14,500; M.S. Rau*

On Oct. 25, the New Orleans antique dealer M.S. Rau will unveil “Treasures of Tiffany: Icons of American Design,” an exhibition showcasing the artistry of the Tiffany family and featuring more than 80 pieces, including a one-of-a-kind silver ewer owned by Abraham Lincoln. The curated show, free and open to the public, can be viewed in person at M.S. Rau’s gallery, 622 Royal St., or virtually through Jan. 3, 2026.

Top: Artisan Series Spear Coil Ring in reclaimed 18k white gold with green tourmaline baguette and diamond pavé, $11,200; John Hardy