2022

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.

If gems could talk, what would they say? We heard a few of their stories, and some secrets, at the Mignone Hall of Gems and Minerals @amnh last night.

Gem X London lit up the start of the Lunar New Year last week with stunning jewels that embody change and renewal, fortune cookies and jewellery friends.

When we realized that the Tucson Gem Show coincided with the Lunar New Year, things got real. Cohosts Lin Jamison, Christine Cheng and Jean Noel Soni of Top Notch Faceting, planned a celebration to toast the year of the tiger under the Tucson moon.

The Mood from the Miami Antique Show… we sparkled from day to nigh in the company of silky Lenfant bracelets, bold Belperron rings, deliciously chunky pendants, among so many other eye candies.

A lucky few Gem X’ers in London were treated at the V&A Museum for a private tour of the Fabergé exhibition. We were spoiled with tales of royal lovers, champion racehorses, secret messages and diamond studded dinner parties.