JCK Jewelry Agenda: Week of Nov. 16

By Victoria Gomelsky | November 13, 2025

The eighth annual edition of New York City Jewelry Week (NYCJW) begins tomorrow and runs through Sunday, Nov. 23. As always, the schedule is packed—with exhibitions, pop-ups, panels, and shopping experiences that spotlight both established and emerging talent. Free and open to all, the events highlight this year’s theme, “Art Worn,” which explores how artistic intent transforms jewelry into expressive works that go beyond traditional adornment, inviting attendees to consider jewelry as a true art form. A lineup of virtual events on YouTube complements the week’s in-person activities.

Below, we’ve cherry-picked some of the in-person highlights, but for the full calendar, be sure to check out nycjewelryweek.com/events.

Monday, Nov. 17

Recrafted NYCJW — *From “ReCrafted: The Upcycled Jewellery Story”*

Editor’s Pick: “ReCrafted” Exhibition Viewing and Cocktail Reception, 5–7 p.m.

Redesigning, remaking, and reusing in contemporary jewelry are the focus of “ReCrafted: The Upcycled Jewellery Story,” an exhibition that opens at Thomsen Gallery (8 East 67th St.) with a Monday evening cocktail reception and continues through Nov. 19. Focusing on exceptional craftsmanship rather than purely conceptual approaches, the show features works by Elizabeth Gage, Lydia Courteille, Austy Lee, Lenaginarium, MS Art Jewelry, Strebkov Jewelry (working exclusively with ancient bog oak), and Loft Bijoux (who created a piece using a Roman arrowhead especially for this exhibition).

And don’t miss: Speaking in Color: An Enamelist’s Journey, 3–4:15 p.m.; Vintage Style + Stories: Costume Jewelry Reimagined panel discussion, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 18

Earrings Galore NYCJW — *A wall full of “Earrings Galore”*

Editor’s Pick: “Collection as Muse” Panel, 12:15–1:15 p.m.

Galerie magazine deputy editor Lucy Rees moderates a discussion at the Museum of Arts and Design with jewelry designers Olivier Reza and Emily Satloff, along with interior designer Nadia Watts—the great-great-granddaughter of Louis Comfort Tiffany—about how their personal collections of art and design profoundly shape their creative visions.

And don’t miss: “The Fairy Skull King” conversation, 10:30–11:45 a.m.; Space 85 Jewelry: The Art of Slow Jewelry exhibition; “Earrings Galore” opening reception, 6–9 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 19

Beyond Gold NYCJW — *Designers Chris Davies, Yael Sonia, Sanaz Doost, Alexia Connellan, and Sardwell (Renesis) go “Beyond Gold”*

Editor’s Pick: Designing With Diamonds: From Concept to Carat, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Julius Klein invites designers to an immersive afternoon at its 5th Avenue office. The program features a sourcing workshop and a panel, moderated by Rebecca Boyajian, with Mark Klein, Grant Mobley, and Jade Trau, plus hands-on diamond exploration. The day concludes with cocktails and networking, empowering designers with tools and relationships to confidently create with diamonds.

And don’t miss: AJF: Shaping Museum Jewelry Collections, 10–11 a.m.; Beyond Gold at Heritage Auctions, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 20

Douriean Fletcher wearable art at MAD museum NYCJW — *Messenger collection by Douriean Fletcher, circa 2021, with gold and semiprecious stones, from “Douriean Fletcher: Jewelry of the Afrofuture,” on display now at the Museum of Arts and Design* *(photo: Brittany Johnson)*

Editor’s Pick: Panel: Collecting Jewelry Art in Times of Crisis, 5–8 p.m.

JCK contributor Amy Elliott moderates a panel discussion at the Ukrainian Institute of America on how art and jewelry reflect and endure through times of crisis, including in Ukraine today. The backdrop to the discussion is an exhibit of Ukrainian jewelry and design spanning three years (2023–2025) and highlighting heritage, identity, and resilience through rare gems and innovative artistry.

And don’t miss: “The Future of Afrofuturism in Jewelry” conversation, 4–5 p.m.; The Modern Guide to Vintage Jewellery book signing at the Hyatt Place Chelsea, hosted by the NYC Jewelry Antique & Object Show, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 21

Gallery Walk NYCJW — *A gallery crawl at a previous NYCJW*

Editor’s Pick: “My Greatest Mistake” conversation, 10–11 a.m.

In “My Greatest Mistake: What Contemporary Jewelry Artists Learn When Things Go Wrong,” hear Melanie Bilenker, Aaron Decker, and Myra Mimlitsch-Gray talk about the lessons that came from failures.

And don’t miss: Who Brings What to the Table, 11 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; gallery crawl in Manhattan, 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Ndaki-ña: An all-Indigenous jewelry exhibition, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 22

Hana Kaneko Jewelry at NYCJAOS — *Hana Kaneko Vintage & Antique Jewelry at the NYCJAOS*

Editor’s Pick: Exposed! gallery talk, 4–5 p.m.

Juried by Felicia Jordan and Sasha Newkirk, this SNAG (Society of North American Goldsmiths) member exhibition highlights mechanical construction, exploratory ideas, subtle design, clever engineering, and quiet craftsmanship.

And don’t miss: Infinite Creativity: Teri Brudnak and AI, 2–3 p.m.; Aaron Faber, among others, at the NYC Jewelry Antique & Object Show (NYCJAOS), 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Note: NYCJAOS, which runs Friday through Sunday at the Metropolitan Pavilion, is offering JCK readers discounted tickets.

Sunday, Nov. 23

Urban Sparkle 2025 NYCJW — *UrbanSparkle 2025 artists (clockwise from top left) Nikki Couppee, Julia Turner, Everett Hoffman, and Deirdre Maine*

Editor’s Pick: Misfits in the Wild Jewelry Walk, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

Conclude the week with a treasure hunt curated by Misfits in the Wild. Scan QR codes at local shops, track your progress, and collect as many as you can. Every scan gets you closer to the grand prize draw for a Canadian-mined Misfit diamond.

And don’t miss: Specific Gravity—Divinations, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; UrbanSparkle show, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Top: Rosecliff citrine hoop earrings in 14k yellow gold, $2,355; Haverhill