CrimeNov 20, 2024
Sotheby’s to Pay $6.25M Settlement to NY State for Alleged Tax FraudThe auction house was accused of helping clients avoid paying taxes on millions of dollars’ worth of art purchased from 2010 to 2020.
My Next Question Webinar
How to Buy and Sell VintageRegister
TUESDAY, MAR 19, 2024 2:00 PM (EASTERN)
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Thanks in part to social media and a proliferation of information online, estate and vintage jewelry are much more than a niche category these days. What was once an exclusive collectors club has morphed into a hot category as consumers search for pieces that are unique and timeless. Whether you’re already in the space or looking to grow, join this session for advice and tips for success.
"My Next Question" webinar series is presented by Jewelers of America and National Jeweler.
"My Next Question" webinar series is presented by Jewelers of America and National Jeweler.
Webinar Guests
Cathy Calhoun Owner, Calhoun Jewelers
Cathy Calhoun is the owner of Calhoun Jewelers in Royersford, Pennsylvania and Calhoun Estate Jewelers in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Lauren DeYoung Founder and Director, Lauren DeYoung Jewelry
Lauren founded her retail company, Lauren DeYoung Jewelry, in 2019 and continues to share her passion for jewelry.
Julie Thompson Chief Operating Officer, The Jewelers Circle
Julie Thompson is the Chief Operating Officer of The Jewelers Circle.Webinar Host
Michelle Graff Editor-in-Chief, National Jeweler
Michelle has been with National Jeweler since 2007 and directs the publication’s coverage both online and in print. 
Regina Ciarleglio Director of Membership, Jewelers of America
Ciarleglio is the current Director of Membership at Jewelers of America, the leading fine jewelry trade organization.The Latest
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CollectionsNov 20, 2024
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Policies & IssuesNov 20, 2024
Columbia Gem House Raises $10K for Reforestation EffortsThe money will fund the planting of 10,000 trees in critical areas across Oregon, Arizona, Montana, and other regions.
Events & AwardsNov 20, 2024
The Jewelry Symposium Opens Registration, Scholarship ApplicationsThe event centered on advancing jewelry manufacturing technology will return to Detroit in May 2025.
CrimeNov 19, 2024
Woman Killed in Armed Robbery of Sacramento Jewelry StoreLocal reports identified the woman as the wife of the jewelry store owner.
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AuctionsNov 19, 2024
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MajorsNov 19, 2024
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CollectionsNov 19, 2024
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EditorsNov 18, 2024
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Policies & IssuesNov 18, 2024
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CollectionsNov 18, 2024
Dolly Parton Shines in Collaboration with Kendra ScottThe collection honors the 50th anniversary of Dolly Parton’s “Love is Like a Butterfly” song, which shares a birth year with Kendra Scott.
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Events & AwardsNov 18, 2024
IGI Jewelry Design Competition ReturnsThis year’s theme asks designers to take inspiration from classic fairy tales.
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CollectionsNov 15, 2024
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WatchesNov 15, 2024
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Recorded WebinarsNov 15, 2024
Watch: 10 Tips to Keep Your Jewelry Store Secure On the latest episode of “My Next Question,” two experts share best practices for store security during the holidays and year-round.
AuctionsNov 14, 2024
18th-Century Diamond Necklace Sells for Nearly $5M Sotheby’s sold the necklace, which potentially has ties to Marie-Antoinette, for $4.8 million to a woman bidding via phone.
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WatchesNov 14, 2024
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SourcingNov 13, 2024
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AuctionsNov 13, 2024
Aga Khan Emerald Sells for $8.8M, Sets RecordThe emerald brooch-turned-pendant returned to auction after 55 years, setting a world record for most expensive emerald sold at auction.
AuctionsNov 13, 2024
‘Exceptional’ Burmese Ruby Ring Tops $5M at Auction Phillips also sold a 1.21-carat fancy red diamond dubbed the “Red Miracle” for more than $1 million at its jewelry auction in Geneva.
MajorsNov 13, 2024
Ariana Grande, Anya Taylor-Joy Star in Holiday Jewelry CampaignsFrom Swarovski to Tiffany & Co., jewelry retailers are enlisting celebrities to highlight their holiday offerings.
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MajorsNov 13, 2024
Royal Chain’s New Catalog Is Out NowThe 2024-2025 book introduces hundreds of new designs.
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The End of an Era? Lab-Grown Diamonds' Journey Towards Price StabilityAs the demand for lab-grown diamond jewelry may still be increasing, the most notable change we are likely to see is price stabilization.
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