Past Events

Yesterday, we stepped out of the urban jungle into a jewel studded forest at David Webb. “Into the Woods” is the first in-house exhibition by the iconic American jeweler, celebrating the influence of nature on its jewels.

If fall is about beautiful colors, the jewels we saw at Heritage Auction in NYC this week were a perfect celebration. This beautiful diamond bracelet came with a dream jewelry story.

Last evening, Gem X NYC was invited inside the beautiful new Madison Ave atelier. We saw some stunning jewels made of seashells, wood, coral, jade, turquoise, and more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gem X NYC took to the seas on a Bejeweled Sunset Cruise adventure around the NY harbor. Donning our best nautical jewels (we spied pearl rings and necklaces, anchor pendants, and golden knots, among other seafaring gems) we gathered with jewelry friends to enjoy the most beautiful of sunsets and skylines.

Judy Geib is “a female Indiana Jones, traveling the world in search of the perfect gemstone,” describes The Adventurine Founder, Marion Fasel.

You may think it cheesy of me to say that the “inner sanctum” described in the invitation was entirely true when we stepped through the threshold into Loren Nicole’s studio this past Sunday.

Iron certainly felt worth its weight in gold as we gathered for our first event in London of the year several weeks ago.

Gem X NYC Core member Joanna W. Pollack took members on an exclusive tour at Sotheby’s to experience Luxury Week and Magnificent Jewels. We all swooned over a Cartier Art Deco 50+ carat necklace, and it took a few afternoon Spritzes to bring us back to earth.

Gem X was taken inside the private salon for a lesson on Graff’s history and treasures.

Ladies who lunch, the jewelry edition, met at CADAR to see Michal’s brilliant jewels.

Gem X hosted a pregame for the Tucson Gem Show in New York, where members shared insider tips and insights for navigating the enormous fair.

Emeralds were the theme and stars of our trip to the Wilensky Gallery in the heart of Chelsea, NY. The Wilenskys have assembled the largest collection of emerald specimens, presented in a beautiful array of verdant gems.

Our inaugural jewelry movie night sold out, and all the stars showed up. Marion Fasel, Founder and Editorial Director of the Adventurine, kicked off the evening with an intimate Q&A about jewelry in movies, a topic she is most fond of.

At a Saturday night cocktail party in a private West Village townhouse, we had the unique opportunity to welcome Bibi Van der Velden and her extraordinary collections. The mood was magical.

The Conservatory is the ultimate in curated spaces, complete with a jewelry room. We got to see it, and meet Sara Beltran of DEZSO.

It was a family affair at LALAoUNIS to see jewels and a ring exhibition featuring Helen Drutt.

We went on a first date with Suzanne Belperron. It went exceedingly well.

Gem X went to the jeweler’s bench for a special workshop on wax carved rings at the 92Y.

What do you do the night after Halloween? How about a bejeweled trick-or-treat at TEFAF.

When BVLGARI calls, we answer. Gem X was invited on an intimate private encounter with BVLGARI DVMUS, aka the Heritage Collection.

Gem X took a private curatorial tour with Beth Carver Sees of the Jewelry in America exhibition at The Met.

Gem X took a private curatorial tour with Beth Carver Sees of the Jewelry in America exhibition at The Met.

We hosted an evening panel at the National Arts Club, celebrating self-made female jewelers with Marla Aaron, Judy Geib, and Caitlin Mociun.

Over sparkling champagne and surrounded by sparkling jewels, we heard Simon Teakle’s stories from his 40+ years in the jewelry industry.

Gem X was invited on a behind-the-scenes experience at the renowned jewelry house, Oscar Heyman.

Gem X embarked on a summer’s excursion to Hudson, New York, to visit Ornamentum.

Gem X visited the Williamsburg flagship of fine jewelry brand Mociun for an intimate evening with founder Caitlin Mociun.

Gem X experienced a curatorial tour of “A View from the Jeweler’s Bench” at the Bard Graduate Center Gallery.

Gem X privately experienced the unparalleled selection of jewels from the Al Thani Collection at Christie’s.

Gem X hosted a exclusive Gem Dinner, featuring the remarkable collection of James Alger Co.

TEFAF Spring focused on modern and contemporary art & design, showcasing works from the best jewelers in this category.

Sotheby’s invited Gem X members in for a private champagne preview of their upcoming Magnificent & Fine Jewels auction.

Gem X enjoyed complimentary admission and a private talk with curator Bryna Pomp at the 2019 MAD LOOT exhibition.

Gem X celebrated storytelling, community building, and the common draw among us—jewelry.

Gem X stepped into the Tiffany’s flagship for a unique tour of their private salons and floors.

What is jewelry? Why do we wear it? What meanings does it carry? These are the questions that the Met’s “The Body Transformed” jewelry exhibit aim to answer. Traversing time and space, The Met explores how jewelry acts upon and activates the body it adorns.

Every two years, L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels, journeys from Paris to New York to take us into their fantastic world of gems & jewels. Gem X was able to enter their world for an intimate tour of three exceptional exhibitions.

Gem X enjoyed a night at the Met with an evening jewelry tour, led by Levi Higgs (@levi_higgs), David Webb archivist, and Mark Rosen (@markatthemuseum), head of social media at Artsy and expert in all things Met-related.