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TIME WELL SPENT: MARCH CHAPTER – RASHIDA JONES

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...

NYCJAOS Adds Fourth Day for Spring Edition, April 23 – 26,2026

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...

Platinum Jewelry Demonstrates Resilience Amidst Record Price Rally

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...

Banking On Estate Jewelry and Image Making

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...

A Front-Row View of Where Jewelry Retail Is Headed

Reading Time: 7 minutes Key takeaways • AI search is already changing how customers find jewelers. Clear websites, strong local SEO, and educational content now matter more than outdated tactics. • Gen Z and Millennials have shown great interest in custom jewelry. They prioritize personalization, transparency, and ethical sourcing when shopping for jewelry. • Customization is a key area for growth in jewelry stores. Younger buyers want to be involved in personalizing jewelry that matches their identity, milestones, and values. • AI tools are giving jewelers a competitive advantage. AI tools are helping retailers with marketing, customization, and operational efficiency. • In-store experience still matters—but purposefully. Customers arrive informed and want education, reassurance, and confidence, not pressure. • Independent jewelers are uniquely positioned to win. Craftsmanship, community trust, and storytelling are strengths that large brands struggle to replicate. •...

Social Media: A Powerful Tool for Engaging Customers During Bridal Season

Reading Time: 4 minutes Key takeaways • Social media is a cost-effective tool for jewelry retailers to engage customers during bridal season through active interaction and prompt communication. • Sharing authentic photos and reviews of real customers helps humanize a brand and build trust and credibility with potential buyers. • GN Diamond offers the Diamond Hunt platform to provide independent jewelers with high-resolution imagery and access to an exclusive $70 million diamond database to compete with online sellers. As bridal season approaches, jewelry retailers are preparing their marketing strategies to connect with couples during one of the year’s most important purchasing periods. Social media remains one of the most effective and cost-efficient ways for retailers to engage both new and existing customers through meaningful interactions and compelling content. With millions of users scrolling daily, social media platforms allow businesses to deliver short, eye-catchi...

Karina Brez Jewelry Selected as the Official Bracelet Sponsor of FEI World Cup™ Finals 2026 in Fort Worth

Reading Time: 8 minutes Key takeaways • Karina Brez Jewelry has been named the Official Bracelet Sponsor of the FEI World Cup Finals 2026, held at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth from April 8–12. • In collaboration with local retailer Reads Jewelers, Karina Brez will debut an exclusive commemorative bracelet and offer an onsite luxury retail experience during the championship. • The event marks a significant international equestrian showcase for Fort Worth, featuring the world’s top Jumping and Dressage athletes and horses. (Fort Worth, TX ) — The FEI World Cup Finals 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas, proudly welcomes Karina Brez Jewelry as the Official Bracelet Sponsor of this prestigious international championship. In partnership with Reads Jewelers, a leading Fort Worth fine jeweler, the collaboration will bring an elevated luxury retail experience to Dickies Arena throughout the event. Organized by the Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) and hosted by the City of Fort Worth and th...