2022

Yesterday, a group of curious gem wanderlusts got to meet the gentleman lapidary, Justin Prim. In town from Bangkok on a yearlong trip around the world, Justin and his wife Victoria (also a lapidary) gave us a peek into their gem cutting secrets.

In our eyes, the dinosaurs and blue whale had nothing on the glittering Gem Hall at @amnh. Last week, a curious group of Gem X’ers arrived after hours to see the treasures that lay inside.

Found us a perfect throne while wandering the exquisite @tiffanyandco exhibition at the London Saatchi gallery. Open until August 19, “Vision & Virtuosity” brings 400 treasures out of the Tiffany & Co archives to tell a 185 year story of the storied jewelry house.

It was our first time at TEFAF Maastricht, and it was also her debut. “Her” refers to a very special sapphire and diamond necklace made of 59 exceptional sapphires, which transforms into a pendant, bracelet, brooch, earrings and bracelet, for any number of dazzling looks.

For many jewelry lovers, the Gilded Age holds a lot of appeal. Tomorrow, join us as we stroll back in time through this glitzy period of New York City with esteemed NYC tour guide and historian, @keithyorkcity.

This morning, we arrived an hour before the official opening to take in some glorious and magnificent jewels. We had a chance to bond with a juicy ruby sautoir (which detaches into 4 matching bracelets), delicious jewels by JAR, a Cartier emerald stunner and a diamond Van Cleef diamond necklace that moved like fabric.

Yesterday, on the perfectly sunny Sunday we ventured with @elietopofficial to @stormkingartcenter. After a most delicious pique-nique, we hopped on bicycles to explore the 500-acre outdoor art park in upstate NY.

Last week, a group of lucky Gem X’ers joined Head of Jewelry @kristian.spofforth for a personal tour of “Power & Image: Royal & Aristocratic Tiaras.” We were dazzled by the 40 tiaras, some on view to the public for the first time ever.

Beneath centuries-old beams, a lofty skylight and giant spinning sculptures, jeweler @JillPlatner welcomed us into her creative sanctuary. The hidden gem brimmed with the spirit of strong women before her.

Yesterday Gem X NYC arrived at the jewel-like Veterans Room (surrounded by gorgeous florals) to hear a conversation with @hemmerle @didierltd, moderated by Gem X Founder @linjewels.

Yesterday morning, the lines at the @metmuseum snaked all around Fifth Ave. But once inside, we discovered an oasis of inspiration, beauty, and stunning jewels inspired by ancient art. Gem X NYC was invited for a tour of the Islamic galleries, in the company of jewelers @silviafurmanovich @hanut101 @munnugempalace @mahnazcollection

Marco Polo once wrote that the best sapphires, topazes, amethysts and other gems of the world can be found in Sri Lanka. Last night’s event with ethical mining advocate and expert Stuart Poole was filled with many such gems, both those from mines and those learned from many years of experience in ethical mining.

We met at the entrance of @thewintershownyc, greeted by @levi_higgs – creator of the bejeweled windows that frame the famous doors. So our jewelry tour commenced, beginning with a visit at @simonteaklejewelry.

When @topnotchfaceting comes to town, we know he is bringing the goods. Last night over drinks, treats and a delicious dinner, Jean revealed some of his newest creations in NYC.

Imagine a space filled to the brim with creative spirit, sculptural works of art (that you can wear) and stories of mythical jewels.

Yesterday, a lucky group of NYC jewelry lovers stepped back in time for an evening of “Jewelry Through the Ages,” hosted by @simonteaklejewelry. Over cocktails and dinner in a private library, we heard Simon recount tales from his many jewelry adventures, over years spent at Christie’s jewels and now running his own gallery in Greenwich, CT.

Yesterday at the Bowers Museum, we fell under the magical spell of the Crown Jewels from the Walt Disney Archives. First greeted by an enormous 50th anniversary crown that sat aloft Sleeping Beauty’s Disneyland castle, our Gem X group gained behind-the-scenes insights on pivotal pieces like Cinderella’s (crystal) slippers and the Heart of the Ocean from the Titanic.

Yesterday a lucky group of Londoners met for a private tour of the Collect art fair at Somerset House, hosted by our wonderful core member Marina Vieira.

Melanie Georgacopoulos truly is the queen of pearls…a designer who consciously uses her incredible knowledge of pearls to push the boundaries of creativity and jewelry design. Gem X Londoners were lucky enough to have Melanie unveil her new M/G TASAKI collection at TASAKI’s Mayfair salon yesterday.

“Jewels are not just about carats and gold. To me a jewel is an objet d’emotion… I like to feel the person behind the jewellery.” We hung onto these thoughts shared by Valery Demure, who invited us inside her Marylebone boutique last evening in London.

Exactly 75 years ago, on February 12th in Paris, Dior debuted his first collection and the revolutionary “New Look.” Today, Gem X visited the @brooklynmuseum to take a trip in the enchanting Dior time machine.