Jewelry

NYC Jewelry Week-The 2nd Edition - Forbes

Now it’s second year, NYCJW (New York City Jewelry Week) is a jewelry enthusiast’s dream. The only question is –how to fit in all of the events you may want to attend during November 18-24th? And, wait, there are more events taking place this week that are ahead of the regularly scheduled programming that you won’t want to miss. 2019’s edition guides us from the small progress studios and shops in Brooklyn to a behind the scenes look at New York’s iconic jewelry mecca-47th street to the renowned houses on Madison Avenue through the artistic scene in Soho and Tribeca. From lectures on jewelry’s past to up & coming designer studio visits to curated museum tours, interviews with the legends that keep the rich history of this city alive and panel discussions, there is something for everyone interested in this wearable art.

Here are five events that offer just a small glimpse of the different programs that the next two weeks will have in store:

The Protagonist , Presented by Vogue Italia

Salon Art & Design, Park Avenue Armory

November 14-18, 2019

643 Park Avenue

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Although not officially on the NYCJW schedule, it is launching few days earlier and then running concurrently with the other programs. The Protagonist is an important showcase of fine jewelry, now celebrating it’s fifth anniversary which features 10 designers whose aesethetic is  based on mindful practices, sustainable materials and responsible sourcing. Jewelry designers and artistic director of the program Alexandra Mor is joined by Amedeo by Farone Menella, Lydia Courteille, Munnu the Gem Palace, Neha Dani, and Yair Shimansy, Feng J and K. Brunini and comprise just a sampling of the designer involved who will feature natural and ethically-minded materials such as recycled gemstones and precious metals, reclaimed wood and botanical alternatives to materials such as leather and ivory.Since 2017, Mor has challenged leading fine jewelry houses to design pieces using alternative materials.

Just a few quotes about sustainability from two of the partipating designers:

Katey Brunini; “Sustainability is a symbiotic relationship between man and nature. Mining is a touchy subject in the jewelry industry, and it can be argued that artisanal production by indigenous people is the answer to third world development and global sustainability. Being related to small production, alluvial mining, and collection rather than mass conglomerates. There is no pure answer but If we take, we must give back.”

Feng J: “Sustainability is a choice, an attitude, and responsibility for the world. To me, it’s a sense of mindfulness in my creations. jewelry piece with Aesthetic sense, superior craftsmanship and a good meaning to the environment is a collectable for the future.”

Rings: 1957 – 2019, Legends and Tales from Athens to New York 

Lalaounis

31 East 64^th Street 

Monday, November 18th 

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

This exhibit features rings created by artists across the globe as a platform to explore range of aesthetic and conceptual ideas between studio and fine jewelry. The exhibition includes studio finger rings from the private collection of Helen Drutt alongside rings from the permanent collection of the Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum; and a selection of new creations designed by Maria Lalaouni.

The exhibition runs November 18th – 23rd, 10am – 6pm. In Collaboration with The Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum

How To Date Period Pieces: A Guide To Vintage and Estate Jewelry

Macklowe Gallery

445 Park Avenue

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

2:00-3:00 PM

In business for over the owners and specialists of Macklowe Gallery will share tips on how to examine and date pieces of antique and vintage jewelry from the Victorian era onward. You will participate in activities that will allow you to see and touch the jewelry and learning the clues of the history of different pieces and how to tell if they are the real thinkg.

Macklowe’s team of experts will provide infographics, interactive activities and a how-t0 lecture on how to place a piece of jewelry in history, how to examine pieces from past to present and how to tell if it’s the real thing!

A Passion For Jewelry: Talking About The Leading Collectors of The 20th Century And The Collectors of Today

Christie’s 

1230 Avenue of The Americas, 2oth Floor

Wednesday, November 20th 

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

An informal conversation with Christie’s specialists, jewelry historians and jewelry authors about some of the major women collectionf of the 20th century including but not limited to Doris Duke, Hélène Beaumount, Barbara Hutton, Elizabeth Taylor, Carroll Petrie, the Duchess of Windsor, Jayne Wrightsman and Lily Safra. What drew these woman to the jewelry they collected? How they recognized the rare and everyday jewelry that would fit with their individual tastes and how to define style. This expert panel will also discuss what modern independent woman are looking for as collectors today.

Brooches Go Modern

Fred Leighton

Thursday, November 21st 

3:00 PM

773 Madison Avenue

For two days, starting on November 20th legendary antique and vintage NYC shops present Vintage Goes Modern on Madison Avenue, invite you to take an insider’s look at different aspects of jewelry throughout history and the relevance it holds today

Rebecca Selva’s Chief Executive officer at Fred Leighton is offer her visionary styling technique in  Brooches Go Modern. Join her for a show-and-tell on the timeless allure of brooches and how to wear them wearing brooches with contemporary fashion.

For a full schedule, please go to NYCJW