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The kickoff of Conclave, a Blue Book unveiling for Tiffany & Co. and a cruise for Pandora fans were among the jewelry-related events this week.
Former NBA basketball player and current businessman Earvin “Magic” Johnson was the keynote speaker at the AGS Conclave opening luncheon on Wednesday, sharing his expertise in leadership and teamwork as well as his passion for business and philanthropy in his speech called “The Magic of Winning.”
The kickoff of Conclave, a Blue Book unveiling for Tiffany & Co. and a cruise for Pandora fans were among the jewelry-related events this week.
The American Gem Society’s annual Conclave kicked off Wednesday in San Diego, offering retailers presentations and seminars on how to better their stores.
Tiffany & Co. unveiled its 2014 Blue Book at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, an annual publication that showcases the company’s latest outstanding pieces.
Also in New York was the Fabergé Big Egg Hunt auction, which took place Tuesday at Sotheby’s. The auction offered 36 of the more than 260 giant artist-designed Fabergé’s eggs to raise money for charities Studio in a School and Elephant Family.
Pandora returned from its “Unforgettable Cruise” this week, an adventure on which it took 100 of its loyal fans. This is the third time the brand has held the event.
Click through this week’s slideshow to see it all.
Former NBA basketball player and current businessman Earvin “Magic” Johnson was the keynote speaker at the AGS Conclave opening luncheon on Wednesday, sharing his expertise in leadership and teamwork as well as his passion for business and philanthropy in his speech called “The Magic of Winning.”
On Wednesday night, Jewelers of America held a reception and fashion show featuring jewelry of member suppliers, including this model wearing Natalie K for Forevermark, manufactured by MK Diamonds & Jewelry.
The jewelry suppliers featured in the fashion show also had showcases at the reception to display their pieces and let attendees see the jewelry on the models up close.
Guests of Tiffany & Co.’s 2014 Blue Book celebration saw a light and sound show called “The Diamond Sky,” created by Leo Kuelbs Collection, John Ensor Parker and Glowing Bulb.
Actress Jessica Biel, in Tiffany & Co. diamonds, was among the celebrities who attended the Blue Book party.
Fabergé eggs on display during the Egg Hunt auction at Sotheby’s in New York. Each egg was designed by a renowned artist, designer, architect, photographer or brand, including Jeff Koons, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and Tracy Emin, among others.
Steven Jackson, running back for the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, by a Fabergé egg at the auction
Sotheby’s bidding floor during the Fabergé Egg Hunt auction, which included guests such as fashion designer Diane von Fürstenberg.
Pandora took 100 of its fans on a seven-day cruise this week, where they shopped with Pandora team members, received gifts from the brand and learned about different ways to style jewelry.
Every cruise-goer received an exclusive, two-tone Pandora charm.
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