Jewelry Agenda for Week of Feb. 22: Coterie, Gold Webinar, IJO Conference
Three industry gatherings this week blend showroom buying, a must-see sourcing webinar on gold, and dealer networking at the Broadmoor.
1. Coterie New York (Feb. 24–26, Javits Center)
The Coterie show returns to the Javits Center this week as a semiannual B2B fashion trade show that “brings together contemporary and designer brands in apparel, accessories, and footwear,” making it a practical place for jewelry buyers to spot crossover accessory trends and new retail-ready collections. This year an incubator program “designed to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion by elevating emerging Black-owned brands” features jewelry designer Gwen Beloti—“Be sure to check her out!”—so buyers looking for fresh, provenance-forward designers should note her presence. Expect an in-person marketplace atmosphere where visual merchandising and buyer conversations matter; if you’ll attend, confirm whether Gwen Beloti is exhibiting all three days and get her booth number to plan appointments.
2. IAC’s Defining Responsibly Sourced Gold Webinar (Feb. 25, 11:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m. ET; online)
Initiatives in Arts and Culture (IAC) is restarting its webinar series this Wednesday with a discussion about how to define “responsibly sourced gold,” and the session is the first in a series developed by IAC in collaboration with the World Gold Council. The program asks a panel of experts to answer basic questions, such as: “What constitutes responsibly sourced gold? What are the related issues with regards to human rights and climate?” For jewelers and retail buyers who prioritize traceability, this online forum is where to press for specifics—chain-of-custody, auditable certifications, and the practical implications of human-rights due diligence—and organizers should be asked for the full speaker list and registration details ahead of the live session.
3. Independent Jewelers Organization winter conference (Feb. 28–March 3, Broadmoor Resort, Colorado Springs)
“The Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO) will hold its winter conference at the world-renowned Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs this week. In addition to featuring top vendors, the conference offers industry education, networking, and social events,” making it the week’s principal face-to-face opportunity for dealers to evaluate inventory, attend learning sessions, and reconnect with vendor partners. For retailers planning buying trips, request the vendor roster and session schedule in advance so you can match educational topics—merchandising, sourcing, service—with specific vendor meetings; also consider booking private showings given the Broadmoor’s conference format. A final visual note from the week: Top: Amethyst and phosphosiderite stretch bracelet with 18k yellow gold Crownwork finial, $1,595; Ray Griffiths—an example of the kind of unique, photographable pieces that travel well from tradeshow table to retail case.
The three events together—Coterie’s curated buying floor, IAC’s focused webinar about gold sourcing, and IJO’s vendor- and education-rich conference—map the practical and ethical priorities retailers must juggle: discover new designers, demand sourcing integrity, and build the vendor relationships that make ethical claims verifiable and inventory sellable.
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