Make it a priority to attend this annual networking event! We invite you to show your support and connect with like-minded members of the jewelry community over cocktails and lunch, where we will be announcing several new initiatives to support our industry’s success into 2024 and beyond.
Introducing our 2024 JVC Stanley Schechter Award Recipient: Matthew G. Stuller Sr.
The Stanley Schechter Award honors individuals who exemplify industry ethics. Established by JVC in 2002, the award pays tribute to Stanley Schechter’s legacy of integrity and courage, recognizing his significant contributions to the JVC and the jewelry industry spanning over 50 years.
Matthew G. Stuller Sr., the visionary founder and CEO of Stuller, Inc., is a true exemplar of ethical leadership in the jewelry industry. From the inception of his entrepreneurial journey at the age of nineteen, Matt has consistently upheld the highest standards of industry ethics. Over the span of fifty-four years, he transformed Stuller, Inc. into a global powerhouse, producing over 340,000 jewelry-related products with an unwavering commitment to integrity. His visionary leadership is not only evident in the company’s cutting-edge jewelry CAD/CAM software, Matrixgold and CounterSketch, but also in his dedication to ethical business practices. Matt’s commitment to customer service, staying ahead of market trends, and his significant philanthropic efforts, including the Stuller Family Foundation, Parish Proud, and Love Our Schools, truly align with the values celebrated by the Stanley Schechter Award.
Beyond his business acumen, Matt’s enduring dedication to ethical principles has left an indelible mark on the industry. His leadership, both in business and philanthropy, embodies the spirit of the Stanley Schechter Award, recognizing those individuals who go above and beyond in upholding industry ethics and making a positive impact on the community. Matt Stuller’s legacy is not just in the success of Stuller, Inc., but in his profound commitment to ethical business practices that resonate throughout the jewelry industry and beyond.
Introducing our JVC Luncheon Live Interview: A Conversation with Valeriya Guzema.
Join us for an exclusive live interview during the JVC Luncheon where Victoria Gomelsky, Editor-in-Chief of JCK, will sit down with Valeriya Guzema, Ukrainian businesswoman, jewelry designer, and philanthropic activist. This compelling discussion aims to illuminate the human impact of the Russian sanctions through the lens of one individual’s journey amidst adversity.
Valeriya Guzema – Founder and creative director of Guzema Fine Jewelry brand and Guzema Foundation. Mrs Guzema is Aspen Institute graduate, she is included in the «Top 30 Under 30» list by Kyiv Post (2020), the leading Ukrainian media, Ukrainian Forbes «30 Under 30» list (2021), named as the “Best Accessory Designer” by the Best Fashion Awards (2021, Ukraine).
Valeriya has always been passionate about fashion. Before establishing her brand, she worked for Elle Ukraine magazine as a fashion editor and HD Fashion TV channel as a fashion journalist. But nothing excited her more than jewelry, so, in 2015, she decided to get into the business. At the time, she had only $500 in savings. The start-up capital came from an unexpected source. Guzema’s mother gave her gold teeth that belonged to her grandfather. After selling them, Guzema had enough to create her first pieces. Even though the first collection was stolen, she kept her spirits up. In March 2016, she founded Guzema Fine Jewelry. Since then, Guzema has created more than 50 collections and opened 3 boutiques in Ukraine.
In 2021 Valeriya established the Guzema Foundation and began by assisting 70 children receiving heart treatments at the Chernihiv Regional Children’s Hospital. Following the heartbreak of the full-scale attack on Ukraine by Russia in 2022, the Guzema Foundation expanded its efforts to support the Ukrainian army and civilians affected by the occupation.
Victoria Gomelsky is editor-in-chief of JCK, America’s oldest and largest jewelry trade publication. Her freelance work has appeared in the New York Times, Robb Report, AFAR, the Hollywood Reporter, WSJ Magazine, and Waking Up American: Coming of Age Biculturally, an anthology published by Seal Press. She graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from UCLA with a BA in political science in 1995 and earned her MFA in nonfiction writing from Columbia University in 2002. She specializes in jewelry and watch writing but her greatest love has always been travel—60 countries and counting. Victoria is based in Los Angeles.
JVC needs your support NOW more than ever. Please remember – no amount is too small! We rely on the support and generosity of our members to continue the important work that we do on behalf of the jewelry industry.
Sponsorship levels will be available closer to the date of the event. Your participation will demonstrate your commitment to upholding the industry’s integrity through legal compliance and ethical business practices. The names of all 2024 sponsors will be posted online throughout the year to be recognized, acknowledged, and applauded.
JVC cherishes and thanks you for your generosity and loyalty. We hope to see you there!
