The East Coast’s answer to the Oscars, aka the Met Gala, is tomorrow night. With its “The Garden of Time” dress code, the annual black-tie extravaganza benefiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute promises, as always, to bring the glam. Come to think of it, that’s exactly how we’d describe the GemGenève show, highlighted below. Happy ogling!
ATTEND
92NY Virtual Jewelry Platforms and Their Creators Series: May 7–21, 11 a.m. ET (online)
The 92NY Center For Culture & Arts kicks off its series on “Virtual Jewelry Platforms and Their Creators” on May 7 with PR and communications maven Valery Demure in conversation with Jonathan Wahl, director of the Jewelry Center at the 92nd Street Y. The series, which features Adventurine founder Marion Fasel on May 14 and advertising expert Eliane de Luca Peres on May 21, looks at how these influential creators developed their online platforms, what has changed in the world of jewelry and retail, and how they curate their content.
BID
Freeman’s | Hindman Madeline Albright Auction in New York: May 7, 10 a.m. ET (in person and online)
Freeman’s | Hindman presents the private collection of the late former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright across a sequence of live and online sales. Featuring a range of personal property, from her distinctive pins (which she put to “strategic” use) to the beautiful fine and decorative arts that populated her Georgetown home and her offices, the Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright shines a spotlight on the collecting sensibilities of this deeply influential national and international icon.
SHOP
GemGenève in Geneva: May 9-12 (in person)
The GemGenève International Gem & Jewellery Show opens in Geneva on Thursday. Featuring high-end stone dealers such as 100% Natural By Nassi and B&B Fine Gems, mega-diamond dealers such as the Grandview Klein Diamond Group, and luxe designers such as Seaman Schepps, the show is a playground for some of the finest gems and jewels on the planet (no exaggeration!).
Top: Ring with 33.95 ct. emerald, smoky quartz shank, and 0.6 ct. t.w. diamonds in 18k white gold, price on request; Sanalitro Gioielli
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