2023

A final toast to 2023 in NYC we spent an elegant evening with Carrie and Matthew Imberman of @kentshire. Tucked in a private salon between the holiday lights and displays on @bergdorfs 7th floor, we gathered around the beautifully lit cases of antique and estate jewelry and gazed over the precious jewels and festive costume jewelry.

The royal treatment with royal jewels. New York members were in the presence of “royal” jewelry with Emily Satloff of @larkspurandhawk. Emily guided us through her designs which were paired with inspirations of antique jewels from her personal collection and captivated us with an excerpt from The Treatises of Benevenuto Cellini on Goldsmithing and Sculpture on the art of foiling.

We are still pinching ourselves after our private tour of the Crown Jewels in London. Led by the 405th beefeater into the iron gates after hours, we had the castle to ourselves to immerse in history, stories and the star attraction- the jewels.

With holiday jewelry events launching all across town in LA, we found ourselves headed to Highland Park where we had the loveliest of afternoons having truly heart-touching conversations with designer @pollywales.

After a bustling day at @bergdorfs exploring the @luzcaminomadrid cases, we made our way to the upper east side and cozied up for a wonderful talk by Luz about her book “A Bit of Universe”. Surrounded by jewelry friends and flowers, we toasted her 50 year career, inspirations, and vibrant creations.

Mikimoto breathed a bit of magic into the start of our holiday season with a private Pearl Masterclass inside their 5th Avenue salon. Inside the sunlit, pearly-walled salon, we learned all about the story of the Mikimoto pearl, which was born some 130 years ago.

A night at @bergdorfs is always fantastical especially when visiting jewelry friends. Spanish jewelry designer @luzcaminomadrid, known for her wondrous and poetic designs, held a private viewing of her most recent pieces at The Jewellery Salon at Bergdorf Goodman for Gem X members.

Reading by the fire took on new meaning with a visit from @annakerrjewels. Members gathered for coffee with fine jewelry designer Anna Kerr to view her new collection designed in accordance with the principles of Vedic Astrology. Not only is she a certified Gemologist, but Anna is also studying under a renowned guru and spiritual leader in Mumbai.

It was an afternoon of new discoveries, amusing stories and jewelry reunions. Gem X arrived at Salon Art + Design to see a jewelry panel featuring members @houseoflif @gemcollector @chrisdaviesnewyork.

In the Hall of Gems at the @amnh, members explored the fantastical world of @vancleefarpels, Garden of Green. Led by @jmwheels and @malenkaya_katie, we traveled through time and shades of green learning the history and enchanting stories of each piece in the exhibition.

An intimate evening of self expression with the iconic @hannahmartinpierced. Members gathered in Martin’s Clerkenwell studio to view her new collection of bodily adornments and get pierced in-house.

Cheers to a marvelous Monday night with @brionyraymondnewyork. Briony welcomed us into her new atelier for an enchanting evening of jewels, champagne, and caviar.

When we heard that Ming Lampson was visiting NYC, we jumped at the chance to see her newest treasures at @stephenrusselljewelry NYC. After an introduction by author (and major Ming fan) @vivienne.becker, @mingjewellerylondon showed us ORIGINS, a collection inspired by the earliest forms of jewellery – primeval ornaments made of pebbles, stones, shells, animal teeth, claws- reimagined as sleek, comfortable modern jewels.

On a chilly October morning on the gracious invitation of Hemmeler Jewelery, we were treated to breakfast and a Fall viewing of the house’s latest creations. Founded in 1839, Hemmeler are a forth generation German fine jewellers, known for their exacting craftsmanship and exploration of simplicity and elegant restrained in their designs.

High tea and high jewels is the way to go on a fall Sunday afternoon @ladymendls . Vishal Kothari from VAK Jewels was in town from Mumbai, and we could not miss the chance to see his new creations.

On a cobblestone street in Soho, Gem X members were dazzled by the glittering cases at @brokenenglishjewelry new store. Every shelf and stand was filled with new and vintage collections.

We love when Jean-Noel Soni comes to town. Gem X members were lucky enough to visit @topnotchfaceting, where he shared his latest collection of freshly cut gems from around the world.

Not much beats a Saturday afternoon of baubles and bubbles, especially when the baubles are the creations of the incredible jeweler Polly Wales! It’s hard to say what was more fun. Our chat with @pollywales, which was humorously moderated by @liabeau, about her journey from a canal boat in London to her own shop in LA and all the gems in between.

It was a rainy Sunday afternoon and we spent it in beautiful company…at the @nycballet finale performance of Balanchine’s “Jewels.” Each of the three dazzling movements was costumed in a different jewel color. Emeralds moved at Fauré’s romantic pace, while Rubies pulsed to Stravinsky’s jazz- like a “shot of espresso” according to @joshbarone.

Stepping into IVAR Jewelry in NYC transported us into a world of Indian culture, joyful colors and creative dreams come true.

Gem X London, got the chance to see a few highlights from @bonhamsjewels Sale up close before they hit the auction block. We spoke with Bonhams UK Jewellery Director, @gemilybarber, about the special pieces being sold in today’s auction.