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Reading Time: 6 minutes Key Takeaways: • Phillips will auction an exceptionally rare 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe Ref. 2523 with a South America cloisonné enamel dial, estimated to exceed CHF 5,000,000. • This specific timepiece is one of only two known examples in yellow gold with this map and has not appeared at public auction in nearly four decades. • Manufactured in 1953, the watch is a significant piece of horological history, featuring a complex two-crown world-time system and artisanal cloisonné craftsmanship. (GENEVA) – Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo is honored to announce the offering of one of the most visually captivating and historically significant wristwatches ever made: an 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe Ref. 2523 two-crown world-time wristwatch with polychrome cloisonné enamel dial depicting a map of South America. Made in 1953, the present watch is one of only two examples known in 18k yellow gold with the South America map and the only on...

Reading Time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways: • The NFL is institutionalizing fashion by hiring its first fashion editor to transform player arrivals into global “”tunnel fit”” marketing moments. • Professional football players are driving a jewelry surge by embracing maximalist styles, including layered diamond necklaces, oversized gold chains, and high-end watches. • A significant shift toward gender-fluid luxury is occurring as male athletes normalize wearing pearls, brooches, and unconventional diamond cuts like the marquise stud. Sports and style are converging. The National Football League is the first professional sports league to hire a fashion editor. Appointed in late 2024, Kyle Smith, @kyleforserious, was tapped to “bridge the gap between football and high fashion,” according to the Business of Fashion, BoF. His mandate: elevate player style, expand the league’s cultural reach, and transform the pre-game “tunnel fit” into a global fashion moment.  For jewelry retail...

Reading Time: 8 minutes Key Takeaways: • JIS Spring exceeded previous buyer attendance, reinforcing Miami as a primary commercial gateway for jewelry markets in the US, Latin America, and the Caribbean. • The event introduced the Accessories & Gifts Pavilion and the Brands Pavilion, expanding retail opportunities through lifestyle products and designer-led collections. • A new educational feature, On Trend with JIS, provided bilingual podcast-style discussions on industry trends and economic strategies for a diverse global audience. (Norwalk, CT) – JIS Spring once again proved why it has become the premier first-quarter buying destination for the jewelry industry. The March event brought together retailers, wholesalers, designers, and manufacturers at the Miami Beach Convention Center for three days of focused sourcing and meaningful business transactions that set the tone for the year ahead, and suppliers came ready to sell. This year’s edition exceeded the previous ...

Reading Time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways: • Urban Jürgensen’s “”Time Well Spent”” series features Rashida Jones, highlighting her life defined by curiosity, growth, and the pursuit of expansion through new disciplines. • Founded in 1773, Urban Jürgensen is entering a new chapter under CEO Alex Rosenfield and watchmaker Kari Voutilainen, blending Danish elegance with Swiss precision. • The maison’s philosophy emphasizes that time spent on passions and creativity is the world’s greatest luxury, celebrating a legacy of over 250 years in haute horlogerie. An actor, writer, director, and producer, Rashida Jones has built a life defined by curiosity, intention, and growth. Across every chapter, she chooses learning over certainty and expansion over ease. A student for life, she spends her time growing.  Known for her roles in Parks and Recreation, The Office, Silo , and Black Mirror, as well as her writing, producing, and directing work across film, television, and documenta...

Reading Time: 4 minutes Key Takeaways: • The NYC Jewelry, Antique, & Object Show is expanding to a four-day event for its spring edition, running from April 23 to April 26, 2026, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea. • The show features over 160 exhibitors and includes a new VIP and trade-only preview day on Thursday to meet rising consumer demand for vintage and antique luxury goods. • General admission tickets are available for $20, while the special trade/VIP preview tickets are priced at $75, with both available via Eventbrite. (New York, NY)  The NYC Jewelry, Antique, & Object Show (NYCJAOS), hosted by KIL Promotions, is adding a fourth day, by popular demand, for its fourth annual spring edition, from Thursday, April 23 to Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the Metropolitan Pavilion (125 West 18 th Street) in Chelsea. The four-day show is already almost sold out, featuring over 160 antique galleries, jewelry designers, and luxury object makers. Thursday (Apri...

Reading Time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways: • Platinum jewelry is showing resilience in bridal and high-end segments, successfully capturing market share as consumers substitute gold for platinum due to a favorable price ratio. • Strategic retail partnerships and marketing campaigns, such as those in China and India, have effectively driven sales volume and expanded platinum’s presence in the global market. • The industry is increasingly adopting advanced manufacturing technologies, including 3D printing and new alloy development, to maintain momentum and manage rising metal costs. Amid record precious metals pricing and shifting luxury demand dynamics, platinum jewelry is demonstrating notable resilience, supported by substitution trends versus gold and continued strength in the bridal and high-end segments. Speaking at a recent platinum group metals panel at the Mining Indaba, Mr. Tim Schlick, CEO of the Platinum Guild International (PGI), offered key insights into the glob...

Reading Time: 8 minutes Key Takeaways: • Cathy Calhoun leverages her expertise in estate jewelry and her unique living situation in a refurbished bank to gain significant national media exposure. • Specialized knowledge and certifications from organizations like GIA and AGS are essential for market differentiation and building trust in the estate jewelry niche. • Effective media relations and a strong social media presence, including video reels and influencer collaborations, are key strategies for turning viewers into jewelry customers. By nature, jewelry store owners must have a range of skills and knowledge. But it’s always good to be really, really good at a few things for the sake of market differentiation. For Cathy Calhoun, owner of Calhoun Jewelers, that specialty is estate jewelry. Cathy has become so knowledgeable in this field that she has appeared on numerous local, regional, and even national television news shows over the years.  Her jewelry-related tel...