As I write this letter, August is winding down and the realization that summer will soon be over is kicking in. By the time you read this, September will be here and fall will have begun. I don’t know about your business, but here at JCK we barely felt a summer slowdown. Here’s hoping that suggests a strong second half of the year! The late July jewelry week in New York City was a big success with some ­terrific highlights. First off, JCK Events’ Luxury Privé show at the Waldorf ­Astoria saw a strong fifth edition. The crowds were lively and most exhibitors came away with a great attitude, with many breaking new, key accounts among the upscale retailers in attendance. This year’s Luxury Privé was the first under Sarin Bachmann’s leadership; congrats to Sarin and the rest of the Luxury team on a job well done. Oh, and thanks for giving me an excuse to dust off my Ogden