This week marks the return of NYC Jewelry Week (NYCJW), which kicks off tomorrow and runs straight through next Sunday, Nov. 21.
The 2021 edition is a hybrid model, featuring plenty of in-person events that will require you to zigzag your way around the city, taking in a talk here, a trunk show there, and everything in between. There are also a number of virtual events for those who want to enjoy the sparkle—and camaraderie—from the comfort of their home or office.
Last week we highlighted some of the NYCJW’s must-sees and must-dos—JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky will be participating in “Times Are Changing: Luxury Trends, Consumer Shifts & the Power of Watches” on Wednesday, so, naturally, that one’s at the top of our list—but since then, even more events have been added. Refer to this guide as you make your plans, and we’ll see you there!
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Power Crystal Trunk Show: Monday, Nov. 15, 12–4 p.m. ET
Meet Designer Mckenzie Liautaud and discover the unique allure of his “power crystals” at the concept shop LTD x Lizzie Tisch. More info here.
Aldo Cipullo: Modernizing Love and Jewelry: Tuesday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. ET
Held at the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD), NYCJW’s official museum partner, this talk led by Renato Cipullo and Sharon Novak celebrates the new book Cipullo: Making Jewelry Modern. RSVP here.
Ring Redux: Tuesday, Nov. 16, 7–8 p.m. ET
Presented by Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and held at the 92nd Street Y, curator and author Ursula Ilse-Neuman and renowned jewelry collector Susan Grant Lewin discuss Lewin’s exceptional acquisitions of rings by leading international artists, currently on view in an exhibition at the SCAD Museum of Art. Kari Herrin, the museum’s executive director, will moderate. RSVP here.
Atelier d’Emotion Open House: Wednesday, Nov. 17, 3–7 p.m. ET
Come check out the work of Sun & Selene, Oma Jewelry, Anna Nava Handcrafted, Viviana Langhoff of Adornment + Theory, Ana Maria Bedoya of Holystone, Chee Lee Designs, and more. More info here.
Symposium—Art Jewelry Innovators: Thursday, Nov. 19, 1:30–4:30 p.m. ET
Enjoy an afternoon of conversations at MAD featuring leading jewelry artists and scholars, including LaMar Gayles Jr., Toni Greenbaum, Kim Buck, Caroline Broadhead, and MAD associate curator Barbara Paris Gifford. RSVP here.
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Indigenous Brilliance: Monday, Nov. 15, 4–5 p.m. ET
A discussion moderated by curator and art historian Amber-Dawn Bear Robe, producer for the annual Indigenous fashion show for the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts, with Decontie & Brown, Elias Jade Not Afraid, Tayler Gutierrez, and Catherine Blackburn. RSVP here.
Channeling Cultural Identities in Black Diasporic Jewelry: Monday, Nov. 15, 5–6 p.m. ET
An exploration of materials, techniques, and symbols used in jewelry made by artists of the Black diaspora with curator LaMar R. Gayles Jr., a technical art historian, jewelry-gem-mineral anthropologist, and jeweler. RSVP here.
Instagram Live With Severine Ferrari of Engagement 101: Wednesday, Nov. 17, 4 p.m. ET
Tune into @nycjewelryweek to catch Severine Ferrari, editor-in-chief of Engagement 101 chatting all things weddings rings—particularly as it relates to shopping for them in New York City—with JCK’s Amy Elliott. These two friends have been covering bridal jewelry and fashion in some form or other for two decades, so sparks will be flying to say the least!
Democratizing Ethically Mined Gold: Friday, Nov. 19, at 1:30–2:30 p.m. ET
JCK contributing editor Amy Elliott moderates a conversation between two English gentlemen, Charlie Betts, managing director of Single Mine Origin, and Jody Wainright, director of Boodles. RSVP here.
Top: Please enjoy this November-perfect topaz jewel as an NYCJW amuse-bouche! Dancing Creoles earrings in 18k rose gold with 16.3 cts. t.w. (left) pink amethyst, Brazilian amethyst, and African amethyst, reversing to (right) sky blue topaz, Swiss blue topaz, and London blue topaz, $9,503; Marie Mas.
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