Melee The Show is set for Aug. 3-5 at The Lighthouse at Pier 61 in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City. Seen here are pieces from three of the 15 new exhibitors, from left to right, Mighty’s “Fierce Audacious” necklace ($9,200), Sandy Rubin’s “Aziza” necklace ($999), Koulianos Designs’ “Illuminations Shield” pendant ($8,200).
New York—Melee The Show is returning to New York with a record number of new exhibitors.
The wholesale trade show is slated for Aug. 3-5 at The Lighthouse at Pier 61 in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City.
Of the 74 exhibitors, 15 designers will be exhibiting at the show for the first time.
They are: Clas, Garavelli 1920, Karin Luvaas Jewelry, Kat Liu, Koulianos Designs, Linn., Martin Bernstein, Mighty, Sandy Rubin, Shaya Durbin, Shree, Svetlana Lazar, Tamsin Rasor, Vivianson, and Venyx World.
They all share a common devotion to craftsmanship, storytelling, and material integrity, organizers said.
Their offerings reflect the evolution of contemporary fine jewelry, the show said, featuring designs with soul and edge.
While each brand has its own distinct aesthetic, there is a common thread of deep cultural influence, fine art training, sustainability, and reverence for materials running through their work.
Keep reading for more details on the 15 new brands, in alphabetical order, and to get a peek at their jewels.
The “Carved Floral Bouquet” ring by Clas with carved tourmaline, quartz, citrine, garnet, peridot, and diamond accents in 18-karat yellow gold ($6,000)
Clas is a brand that celebrates the gentle magic of everyday life.
Founded by Hiroko Iizuka, its offerings feature Japanese seasonal motifs and playful colored gemstones in pieces that invite the wearer to a miniature world of memory and imagination.
The “Eternity” triple oval hoop earrings with white, brown, and black diamonds in 18-karat white gold by Garavelli 1920 ($44,000)
Garavelli 1920 is a fourth-generation Italian fine jewelry house known for bold color, technical precision, and timeless elegance.
It blends heritage craftsmanship with modern design in its pieces that are crafted in Valenza, Italy.
The “Kintsugi” inlay ring by Karin Luvaas with 14-karat yellow gold, chrysoprase, and Andamooka matrix opal ($1,870)
Karin Luvaas Jewelry was founded in California by lapidarist, painter, and goldsmith Karin Luvaas.
Luvaas creates meditative works of wearable art, the show said.
Showing a deep respect for gemstones, each of the brand’s pieces are an exploration of process, patience, and emotional resonance.
Kat Liu’s “Courbeé” hoop earrings with diamonds in 18-karat yellow gold ($5,280)
For modern fine jewelry that is rooted in architecture, balance, and symbolism, turn to Kat Liu.
Liu, the designer of her namesake brand, explores form and negative space through her work, combining precision with a quiet emotional resonance.
The “Illuminations Shield” pendant by Koulianos Designs with purple and lavender sapphires and diamonds set in 18-karat yellow gold ($8,200)
Founded by Georgianna Koulianos, Koulianos Designs is a brand that has pioneered intentional jewelry since the 1980s, said the show.
At Melee The Show, the brand will be exhibiting its latest collection that blends ancient crests, spiritual symbolism, and clean metalwork in pieces designed to protect and empower.
The “Eternal Light” signet ring by Linn. with red and pink sapphire set in 10-karat yellow gold with a matte finish ($1,775)
Based in Brooklyn, New York, Linn. is a brand with a refined-yet-edgy aesthetic.
Designer Masumi Hayashi was trained in both fashion and traditional fine jewelry and draws on architectural form and natural textures in her work that fuses Japanese minimalism with New York boldness.
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Martin Bernstein’s “Triple Gold Champagne Pearl” necklace with a champagne South Sea pearl set in 14-karat rose, yellow, and white gold ($4,500)
For pieces featuring rough gemstones, South Sea pearls, and hand-linked gold chains, turn to Martin Bernstein.
Bernstein, the designer of his namesake brand, is a former painter turned sculptural jeweler whose creations are kinetic, sensual, and unapologetically individual.
The “Fierce Audacious” diamond necklace by Mighty ($9,200)
Mighty is the brand to visit for bold and gender-fluid offerings that combine contemporary materials with artisanal techniques.
Based in Texas, its offerings celebrate strength through clean lines and dynamic forms that empower wearers to express individuality and confident modernity.
Sandy Rubin’s “Aziza” necklace in 14-karat yellow gold ($999)
For contemporary fine jewelry that merges minimalist elegance with vibrant gemstones, look to Sandy Rubin.
As the designer of her namesake brand, Rubin’s work highlights structural forms and color contrasts across offerings that emphasize wearability, refined craftsmanship, and modern, artful expression.
A pair of earrings by Shaya Durbin with Yellowstone agate ($3,000)
Each piece by Shaya Durbin is designed, carved, and finished by Durbin, a second-generation jeweler.
Look to her namesake brand for jewelry that is thoughtful and earthy, has a quiet elegance, and focuses on using sustainable materials.
A pair of diamond earrings by Shree ($3,500)
Based in London, Shree is a brand rooted in minimalist designs and architectural sensibility.
Look to Shree for jewelry that balances clean lines with subtle curves as well as a focus on structural harmony and timeless form combined with quiet sophistication.
Svetlana Lazar’s amulet with emeralds and diamonds ($8,023)
Svetlana Lazar is the brand to go to for jewelry that is infused with fantasy, movement, and sculptural detail.
Lazar, the founder of her namesake brand, brings 15 years of experience in bench work and design to her work that features richly colored gemstones and hand-carved textures.
Each piece is story driven and inspired by magical surrealism, feeling both whimsical and powerful.
Huggie hoop earrings with heat treated diamond pavé by Tamsin Rasor ($5,563)
For pieces that feel both modern and emotionally resonant, look to Tamsin Rasor.
The namesake brand features contemporary jewels that blend minimalist form with tactile elegance.
Rasor’s designs emphasize fluid silhouettes, understated luxury, and meticulous craftsmanship.
Vivianson’s “Rockstud” dangle earrings in 18-karat yellow gold ($3,950)
Vivianson is a brand that creates elegant, sculptural jewels that blur the line between art and adornment.
Organic silhouettes, fluid textures, and refined craftsmanship are emphasized in its offerings imbued with timeless grace and a contemporary edge.
The “Narwal Reem” necklace by Venyx World with tsavorites, blue sapphires, amethysts, pink sapphires, orange sapphires, opals, and moonstone set in 18-karat yellow gold (price upon request)
Founded by Eugenie Niarchos, Venyx World is a galaxy unto itself, the show said of the brand’s vibrant, gem-set jewelry.
Its pieces fuse antique references with futuristic vision, taking inspiration from mythology, natural science, and personal memory.
Melee The Show is open exclusively to the trade.
Interested wholesale buyers can register to attend next week’s show on the Melee The Show website.
