JCK Jewelry Agenda: Week of Sept. 20

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Fall begins in earnest this week. If you’re in New York City, take an inspirational stroll through Bergdorf Goodman’s jewelry gallery, apply for an immersive experience at the city’s most iconic retailer, queue up JCK’s latest podcast, and take a deep breath—the season is upon us!

LISTEN

The Jewelry District Podcast, Episode 179 (ongoing)

Sara Beth Brown Prendeville president of Brown & Co. Jewelers with The Jewelry District and sponsor logos
Sara Beth Brown Prendeville

In the latest episode of The Jewelry District, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and cohost Rob Bates talk to Sara Beth Brown Prendeville, president of Brown & Co. Jewelers in Atlanta. Sara Beth shares her experience in the jewelry and watch industry—from childhood afternoons spent in her family’s jewelry store to bringing her knowledge from Shreve & Co. in San Francisco and Breitling in New York back to her family’s store. Hear how she grew into her current role as president and learn about how Brown & Co. mixes and matches stock between its two store locations. Plus, get Sara Beth’s hot take on lab-grown diamonds, as well as the trends she’s seeing for the fourth quarter and the busy holiday season.

ATTEND

Alix Dumas at Bergdorf Goodman in NYC: Through Sept. 27 (in person)

Alix Dumas Feuilles Effillees Vertes Earrings HD
Alix Dumas Feuilles éffillées vertes earrings with 1.69 cts. t.w. yellow sapphires and 0.47 ct. t.w. tsavorite garnets in 18k yellow gold and anodized titanium (price on request)

The French jeweler Alix Dumas is in the midst of a residency at Bergdorf Goodman. A talented bench jeweler who creates every piece entirely by hand, from conception to completion, Dumas is best known for large-scale designs that combine non-precious materials such as titanium, ceramic, and Searenn (a bio-based alloy of seashell farming waste) with spectacular colored stones. Trust us—don’t miss this opportunity to see her work.

APPLY

The Jewelry Edit Foundation x Tiffany & Co.: Oct. 1 (online)

Jewelry EditThe Jewelry Edit Foundation has teamed with the famed Blue Box retailer on a two-day, in-person immersive experience offering participants an introduction to Tiffany & Co.’s craft, design, innovation, and legacy, and a unique opportunity to explore what it’s like to work for one of America’s most iconic luxury brands. Apply for the “Inside Tiffany & Co.: From Bench to Blue Box” experience here. The program runs Nov. 4–5 in NYC. The deadline for applications is Oct. 1.

Top: Variations chandelier earrings with 6 cts. t.w. rose-cut sapphires in 18k yellow gold, $4,500; Page Sargisson

By: Victoria Gomelsky

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