This week has a little something for everyone. Gem lovers will want to check out GemGenève, craft lovers will be drawn to the Contemporary Craft Show in Philadelphia, and auction lovers won’t want to miss Phillips’ online jewelry sale. But if you only have time to attend one event this week, make it the Women’s Jewelry Association’s 40th-anniversary Ruby Gala on Nov. 2 in New York City. Happy birthday to one of the industry’s bedrock associations!
LISTEN
The Jewelry District Podcast, Episode 107 (ongoing)
On the latest episode of The Jewelry District, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates speak with Israel-based diamond industry analyst Edahn Golan (pictured), owner and manager of Edahn Golan Diamond Research & Data and managing partner of Tenoris, which supplies retail and consumer trend analytics to the fine jewelry and gemstone industries. Golan explains how he began his career and got hooked on diamond data, a subject he still finds fascinating, and offers insights into the future of lab-grown and natural diamonds. Bonus: what to expect for holiday sales this year.
ATTEND
WJA’s Ruby Gala in New York City: Nov. 2, 6:30 p.m. (in person)
The Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) celebrates its 40th anniversary—and four decades of empowering women in the jewelry and watch industries—this Thursday at its Ruby Gala at the Pool in the iconic Seagram Building in New York City. Festivities include a red-carpet entrance with photography by Patrick McMullan via Getty Images, a cocktail reception, aerialist performances, an auction led by renowned auctioneer and gemologist Caroline Ervin, and a diamond-themed dance performance.
SHOP
GemGenève in Geneva: Nov. 2–5 (in person)
GemGenève opens at Palexpo in Geneva on Thursday. The international gem and jewelry show features a mix of exhibitors—including designers (Elke Berr Creations), gem dealers (100% Natural by Nassi), diamantaires (Rosy Blue), and emerging names (Capucine H)— and is a great place to discover international talent.
Contemporary Craft Show in Philadelphia: Nov. 3–5 (in person)
The Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show at the city’s convention center returns for its 47th year. Nearly 50 jewelers, including Petra Class, Geoffrey Giles, Barbara Heinrich, Rebecca Myers, and JacQueline Sanchez, will have pieces on display and for sale, alongside work—in ceramics, furniture, glass, leather, and more—by some of the nation’s most talented artisans.
BID
Phillips’ Geneva Jewels Auction: opens Nov. 1 (online)
Kicking off Geneva Luxury Week (see GemGenève, above) is Phillips’ Geneva Jewels online auction. The selection of signed pieces includes the usual suspects (Bulgari, Chaumet, and JAR) but also unsigned treasures, such as a beguiling diamond ring centered on a fancy pink-brown diamond weighing 1.27 carats.
Top: Aurora Nights Cassiopeia bracelet with 27.4 cts. t.w. opals and 2.14 cts. t.w. diamonds in 18k gold and tinted rhodium, $10,000; Ruchi
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