Surf the jewelry Zeitgeist and stay ahead of trends: Tips for designers, jetailers and jewelry love

Speaker: Kyle Roderick (Founder, Bijoux Review) Explore how an industry expert is redefining the jewelry landscape by merging evidence‐based research with creative material innovation. In a dynamic presentation, the speaker highlights the need to cut through superficial media noise and focus on reliable, trade‐focused sources to identify emerging trends in design and manufacturing. Key topics covered: - Innovative Materials: A shift from traditional precious metals to unconventional resources such as reclaimed wood, sustainable bio-resin, stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium. - Sustainability & Resourcefulness: How upcycled industrial offcuts, agricultural byproducts, and reclaimed scrap can be transformed into luxurious, one-of-a-kind jewelry. - Economic & Market Influences: The impact of rising gold prices and global economic shifts on material selection and design strategy. - Digital & Trade Insights: Leveraging digital platforms, social media, and trade publications to gather evidence-based news and foster direct industry connections. - Creative Processes & Education: Encouraging designers, retailers, and artisans to adopt innovative techniques through hands-on learning, networking, and continual research. Discover how embracing new materials and digital insights can empower jewelry professionals to innovate sustainably while navigating today’s rapidly evolving market.