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The Can’t-Miss Events of 2024 New York City Jewelry Week
This year’s festivities include more than 100 experiences, such as designer showcases, panel discussions, and even a treasure hunt.
New York City Jewelry Week will be held from Nov. 18-24 at venues across the city. (Image courtesy of NYCJW's Facebook page)
New York—New York City Jewelry Week (NYCJW) is returning for its seventh annual showcase, set to take place Nov. 18-24.
Co-founders J.B. Jones and Bella Neyman launched NYCJW in 2018 to bring the jewelry industry together and invite the public “behind the diamond curtain.”
This year’s programming caters to collectors, tastemakers, designers, brands, and fine jewelry connoisseurs, offering more than 100 experiences categorized by one-time events, on-going events, and virtual events.
The 2024 theme is “Wonder & Wander,” which organizers said celebrates the multifaceted nature of jewelry as both art and personal expression, with “Wonder” a reference to the details of craftsmanship, while “Wander” alludes to the journeys behind the jewelry.
Exhibitions, collaborations, designer showcases, shopping events, panel discussions, and more will be held, hosted by luxury designers and brands such as David Yurman, Solange Azagury-Partridge, and Nigel O'Reilly, as well as experts like Marion Fasel and Stellene Volandes.
More than a dozen talks and exhibitions will be hosted at NYCJW partner venues like Pratt Institute, The Jewelry Library, the Museum of Arts and Design, and UrbanGlass.
Many events are free and open to the public, while others require a purchased ticket, a fee, or registration in advance.
“It is incredibly exciting to hear directly from the artists and designers who create the jewelry that we place on our bodies every day,” said Neyman.
“These aren’t just objects of adornment but heirlooms we’ve bonded with, so to have access to these individuals is really thrilling. But even beyond this, for one week out of the year, NYC becomes the jewelry capital of the world with events featuring local and international designers around the city.”
In case you need a place to start, National Jeweler has noted a few events we think are worth marking on your calendar.
Jewelry Treasure Hunt
Before you venture into this week’s schedule, you may want to first make sure you’re signed up for the Misfits in the Wild treasure hunt.
After signing up, participants are provided with a treasure map leading them to participating retailers across the city, each of whom has a QR code to help the treasure hunter unlock more clues, as well as exclusive offers and discounts.
Participants who scan all of the QR codes are automatically entered into a drawing for a chance to win a diamond from Misfit Diamonds.
Monday, Nov. 18
Jutta and Philipp Munsteiner Artists Reception
Aaron Faber Gallery, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The Aaron Faber Gallery will host a reception showcasing the gemstone jewelry of Philipp Munsteiner, a fifth-generation gem sculptor and the youngest member of Munsteiner family, known around the world for its gem artistry.
His award-winning “Dragon” cut and “Agame” series will be shown, along with work by his mother Jutta and late father Tom Munsteiner.
Following the reception, the pieces will remain on display through Friday.
Designers of Tomorrow: Shaping Luxury
Ludlow House, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
In a panel moderated by Melanie Grant, executive director of the Responsible Jewellery Council, designers Gwen Beloti, Symoné Currie, Bernard James, Jessenia Landrum, Rosario Navia, and Amina Sorel will delve into their inspirations, discuss the future of jewelry in relation to technology, and talk about how cross-industry collaboration enriches luxury narratives.
Pratt x NYCJW24 Opening Reception
Steuben Gallery at Pratt, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
At the official opening reception for the kick-off of NYCJW 2024, the following exhibitions will be on view:
Attai Chen: All The World's A Stage;
Library Adorned;
Rings/Anillos;
Disconnections;
BloomBloomBloom;
Scrumptious: Jewelry as Nourishment;
The Mount;
Shared Practices;
Jewel Practices;
and Missed Connections.
These exhibitions are ongoing and will remain on view throughout the week.
The reception will be held in the Steuben Gallery in the Juliana Curran Terian Design Center Building on Pratt’s Brooklyn campus, with the best entrance being Dekalb Ave. & Hall St.
Tuesday, Nov. 19
Charting Your Own Course
Museum of Arts and Design, 3 to 4:15 p.m.
This panel talk is a conversation with this year’s award winners and finalists selected by Fashion Trust US, an incubator for emerging designers, which provides grants, mentorships, and business support.
It will be moderated by Hodinkee Style Editor Malaika Crawford and include panelists Ashley Moubayed, Jade Ruzzo, Mia Vesper, and MoAnA Luu, who will share their journeys and visions for the future.
The talk will also include information on applying for the 2025 FTUS Awards, for which applications opened in June 2024.
This event requires a ticket.
This panel discussion follows earlier talks—one on the joy of creation and another on maximalism—each part of a designated lineup of talks set for Tuesday at the Museum of Arts and Design, NYCJW’s official museum partner.
The RealReal x Don’t Let Disco Bag Charm Beading Party
The RealReal Soho, 6 to 8 p.m.
Join The RealReal, in partnership with NYCJW, for a "Wonder & Wander"-themed beading party at its SoHo store.
Attendees will be able to craft a one-of-a-kind bag charm, perfect for use as a gift or as a personalized accessory.
This event requires a ticket.
Earrings Galore Opening Reception
251 Elizabeth St, 6 to 9 p.m.
This annual exhibition is a diverse array of earrings made by studio jewelers, with each artist’s unique approach to the format represented in a cohesive group.
Made with intention, and its functionality considered, the offering is designed to provide a glimpse into the future trends and creative possibilities of earring design.
The ongoing exhibition will run through Saturday.
Island Gold: An Evening with the Jam+Rico
Mama Tress, 6 to 10 p.m.
At this one-day exhibition and panel discussion, Lisette Scott of fine jewelry brand Jam+Rico will debut her new “Island Gold” collection and lead a conversation on cultural identity.
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Co-founders J.B. Jones and Bella Neyman launched NYCJW in 2018 to bring the jewelry industry together and invite the public “behind the diamond curtain.”
This year’s programming caters to collectors, tastemakers, designers, brands, and fine jewelry connoisseurs, offering more than 100 experiences categorized by one-time events, on-going events, and virtual events.
The 2024 theme is “Wonder & Wander,” which organizers said celebrates the multifaceted nature of jewelry as both art and personal expression, with “Wonder” a reference to the details of craftsmanship, while “Wander” alludes to the journeys behind the jewelry.
Exhibitions, collaborations, designer showcases, shopping events, panel discussions, and more will be held, hosted by luxury designers and brands such as David Yurman, Solange Azagury-Partridge, and Nigel O'Reilly, as well as experts like Marion Fasel and Stellene Volandes.
More than a dozen talks and exhibitions will be hosted at NYCJW partner venues like Pratt Institute, The Jewelry Library, the Museum of Arts and Design, and UrbanGlass.
Many events are free and open to the public, while others require a purchased ticket, a fee, or registration in advance.
“It is incredibly exciting to hear directly from the artists and designers who create the jewelry that we place on our bodies every day,” said Neyman.
“These aren’t just objects of adornment but heirlooms we’ve bonded with, so to have access to these individuals is really thrilling. But even beyond this, for one week out of the year, NYC becomes the jewelry capital of the world with events featuring local and international designers around the city.”
In case you need a place to start, National Jeweler has noted a few events we think are worth marking on your calendar.
Jewelry Treasure Hunt
Before you venture into this week’s schedule, you may want to first make sure you’re signed up for the Misfits in the Wild treasure hunt.
After signing up, participants are provided with a treasure map leading them to participating retailers across the city, each of whom has a QR code to help the treasure hunter unlock more clues, as well as exclusive offers and discounts.
Participants who scan all of the QR codes are automatically entered into a drawing for a chance to win a diamond from Misfit Diamonds.
Monday, Nov. 18
Jutta and Philipp Munsteiner Artists Reception
Aaron Faber Gallery, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The Aaron Faber Gallery will host a reception showcasing the gemstone jewelry of Philipp Munsteiner, a fifth-generation gem sculptor and the youngest member of Munsteiner family, known around the world for its gem artistry.
His award-winning “Dragon” cut and “Agame” series will be shown, along with work by his mother Jutta and late father Tom Munsteiner.
Following the reception, the pieces will remain on display through Friday.
Designers of Tomorrow: Shaping Luxury
Ludlow House, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
In a panel moderated by Melanie Grant, executive director of the Responsible Jewellery Council, designers Gwen Beloti, Symoné Currie, Bernard James, Jessenia Landrum, Rosario Navia, and Amina Sorel will delve into their inspirations, discuss the future of jewelry in relation to technology, and talk about how cross-industry collaboration enriches luxury narratives.
Pratt x NYCJW24 Opening Reception
Steuben Gallery at Pratt, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
At the official opening reception for the kick-off of NYCJW 2024, the following exhibitions will be on view:
Attai Chen: All The World's A Stage;
Library Adorned;
Rings/Anillos;
Disconnections;
BloomBloomBloom;
Scrumptious: Jewelry as Nourishment;
The Mount;
Shared Practices;
Jewel Practices;
and Missed Connections.
These exhibitions are ongoing and will remain on view throughout the week.
The reception will be held in the Steuben Gallery in the Juliana Curran Terian Design Center Building on Pratt’s Brooklyn campus, with the best entrance being Dekalb Ave. & Hall St.
Tuesday, Nov. 19
Charting Your Own Course
Museum of Arts and Design, 3 to 4:15 p.m.
This panel talk is a conversation with this year’s award winners and finalists selected by Fashion Trust US, an incubator for emerging designers, which provides grants, mentorships, and business support.
It will be moderated by Hodinkee Style Editor Malaika Crawford and include panelists Ashley Moubayed, Jade Ruzzo, Mia Vesper, and MoAnA Luu, who will share their journeys and visions for the future.
The talk will also include information on applying for the 2025 FTUS Awards, for which applications opened in June 2024.
This event requires a ticket.
This panel discussion follows earlier talks—one on the joy of creation and another on maximalism—each part of a designated lineup of talks set for Tuesday at the Museum of Arts and Design, NYCJW’s official museum partner.
The RealReal x Don’t Let Disco Bag Charm Beading Party
The RealReal Soho, 6 to 8 p.m.
Join The RealReal, in partnership with NYCJW, for a "Wonder & Wander"-themed beading party at its SoHo store.
Attendees will be able to craft a one-of-a-kind bag charm, perfect for use as a gift or as a personalized accessory.
This event requires a ticket.
Earrings Galore Opening Reception
251 Elizabeth St, 6 to 9 p.m.
This annual exhibition is a diverse array of earrings made by studio jewelers, with each artist’s unique approach to the format represented in a cohesive group.
Made with intention, and its functionality considered, the offering is designed to provide a glimpse into the future trends and creative possibilities of earring design.
The ongoing exhibition will run through Saturday.
Island Gold: An Evening with the Jam+Rico
Mama Tress, 6 to 10 p.m.
At this one-day exhibition and panel discussion, Lisette Scott of fine jewelry brand Jam+Rico will debut her new “Island Gold” collection and lead a conversation on cultural identity.
Wednesday, Nov. 20
Why Platinum? Now + Forever
Heritage Auctions, 5 to 7 p.m.
At this event, The Adventurine’s Marion Fasel will lead a conversation with designers who work in platinum, including David Rees and Ron Anderson, co-founders of TenThousandThings, and Greg Kwiat, CEO of Kwiat.
She will also be joined by Kevin Reilly, senior vice president of Platinum Guild USA, who will share news of a “game-changing” new platinum that is now available.
Their discussion will explore the properties of platinum and offer an exclusive view at a “groundbreaking collection” set to be auctioned in December.
Solange: Jewellery for Chromantics
Rizzoli Bookstore, 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Join London-based jewelry designer Solange Azagury-Partridge at the launch of her debut book, which showcases her styles and collections over the years.
She will be in conversation with Stellene Volandes, editor-in-chief of Town & Country and editorial director of Elle Décor.
RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Seating is limited and will be first come, first served.
Fashion Icons: Fern Mallis, Sybil & David Yurman
92nd Street Y, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
This ticketed event marks the publication of the new book, “Sybil and David Yurman: Artists and Jewelers.”
Thursday, Nov. 21
Re:Fine | Redefining Fine Jewelry Holiday 2024
The Store at Museum of Arts and Design, 5 to 7 p.m.
This unique event pairs an intimate shopping event with a cocktail reception to highlight fine jewelry artists who are “redefining the modern heirloom” with their work.
The artists will be in attendance and all pieces, which include jewels with precious metals, diamonds, and gemstones, are 20 percent off during the event.
Talk: Nada Ghazal at Greenwich St. Jewelers
Greenwich St. Jewelers, 5 to 7 p.m.
At this event, Lebanese designer Nada Ghazal will share her brand’s story, discuss the symbolism in archival pieces, and explore the emotional themes in her newest collection, “Pop of Hope.” A Q&A will follow.
Nada Ghazal’s trunk show will take place Friday, Nov 22. from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the same location.
Rock The Jewels 2024: A Night of Celebration and Impact
Elsie Rooftop, 6 to 10 p.m.
In its fifth year, the annual celebration of the Black in Jewelry Coalition’s achievements of highlighting diversity in the jewelry industry is back.
The event will offer several networking opportunities and feature showcasing designs from emerging and established artists.
The winners of the Here We Are (HWA) awards will also be recognized.
HWA, launched in 2019, is one of NYJCW’s flagship equity and mentorship programs, along with One For the Future.
Friday, Nov. 22
A Corner of the Valenza Jewelry District in NYC
Piazza Italia, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The essence of Italy’s Valenza Jewelry District is coming to Midtown Manhattan.
The in-person exhibition “A Corner of the Valenza Jewelry District in NYC,” will showcase Italian brands like Crivelli and Alberto Milani and offer an authentic Italian breakfast of biscuits and espressos.
Sip and Shop Zula's Ancient Future Collection
Wolf & Badger, 3 to 6 p.m.
This “Sip and Shop” event will celebrate the launch of Zula’s “Ancient Future” Collection at SoHo store Wolf & Badger.
Zula will be in attendance to discuss the cosmic inspiration behind her unisex, brutalist-style jewelry crafted from oxidized sterling silver, 18-karat gold, pyrite, and black diamonds.
Rockstone: A Fine Jewelry Capsule
Atelier d'Emotion, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
In this activation, Symoné Currie, founder and creative director of Metal x Wire, will showcase her new collection, which celebrates the natural beauty of Jamaica.
The pieces featuring stones like jasper, agate, and malachite, sourced through Artisan House, a Jamaican social enterprise backed by the United Nations Development Programme.
Saturday, Nov. 23
Youth Artistry Workshop
Brooklyn Central Library, 2 to 4 p.m.
This workshop for young artistic minds will be led by industry professionals, empowering them to discover their unique artistic voices.
Young creators are invited to come craft jewelry pieces that reflect their individuality.
Anonymous Brooklyn | Begin Anywhere Reception
Brooklyn Metal Works, 6 to 9 p.m.
Throughout this year’s NYCJW, artists are invited to display a piece of jewelry at Brooklyn Metal Works.
Each work contributes to an evolving collection, and the installation’s growth is documented on social media. At this opening reception, the full display will be unveiled.
Sunday, Nov. 24
Tween Workshop with Laura Inghirami
The Jewelry Library, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Laura Inghirami, professor, writer, and the founder of Milan-based Donna Jewel, will lead this workshop for 9-12-year-olds designed to introduce them to the world of jewelry.
Attendees will explore books at The Jewelry Library and then design and create a piece of jewelry for a person they love using non-toxic, child-friendly materials.
To explore the full schedule of events or to register, visit the NYCJW website.
This year’s virtual events will be available on NYCJW’s YouTube channel.
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