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We had the incredible opportunity to tour the traditional jewellery collection at the Victoria & Albert Museum, guided by none other than Jane Perry, the brilliant curator behind the display.

NYC members spent the afternoon for a private viewing of the collaboration between @lesenluminures and @joy_bc. Beyond Sight is a beautiful melding of contemporary and medieval works.

“We believe craft skills and knowledge enrich and uplift us as individuals and can change our world for the better”. With these words, Crafts Council Maker Trustee Melanie Eddy @mne_eddy began her fantastic evening for Gem X London, hosted at the Craft Council headquarters earlier this week.

Last week, NYC members took a trip to the Park Avenue Armory for a VIP visit at the Salon Art & Design show @thesalonny With drinks in hand, we visited with american artist Michele Oka Doner @micheleokadoner at the Elisabetta Cipriani Gallery @elisabettaciprianiwearableart and Brazilian jeweler Fernando Jorge @fernandojorge.

We had the pleasure of spending a Sunday afternoon with TW McClelland @twmcclelland at Tamsen Z Gallery @tamsenz Overlooking Central Park, we previewed a curated selection of Tim’s latest work and collection Botanical Astronomy.

Last week, as one of our members perfectly put it, “We learned an important life lesson.” On a beautiful afternoon in London, we gathered for a pearl stringing workshop with the talented Anja Moehler, @stringmypearls.

We spent the morning with Miriam Ellner @miriamellner, learning about rare and precious crafts of Verre Eglomisé. It is the unique process of gliding precious metals on the reverse side of glass, etching in a design before setting it off with color – an art form with origins dating back to the 15th century.

Renowned jewelry historian, gemologist, and Senior Jewellery Curator at the V&A opened our private reading from her debut book, “Precious: The History and Mystery of Gems Across Time.” It set the stage for a dazzling evening of gemstone lore and storytelling here in London.

Friday night at the museum. Members in New York City were invited to the @metmuseum retrospective Collecting Inspiration: Edward C. Moore at Tiffany & Co, guided by exhibition curator Medill Higgins Harvey. Spanning designs hailing from Greek, Roman, Japanese and Islamic periods and origins, this extraordinary collection reveals untold insight into Moore’s genius

In sunny LA, we spent a sunday afternoon with Celine Dussaud of @de.vos and @thesisgems.We got an intimate viewing of the beautiful virtuoso of movement and light in Celine’s work.

Gem X London had a smart and sharp behind-the-scenes peek of all things cufflinks and signet rings with Deakin & Francis earlier this week. Specialists of their craft since 1796, Deakin & Francis are Britain’s finest purveyors of cufflinks, signet rings and gentlemans accessories, using the same Birmingham workshop as their 18th century founders to create their treasures.

Gem X NYC celebrated a feast of jewels with @goshwara. Over bubbly, we chatted about Sweta’s favorite stones to work with and expressed her love and care of materials through her designs.

Earlier this week, Gem X London members were treated to an evening of gem discovery with an evening at the office of Marcus McCallum FGA @mmccallumfga. An esteemed gemologist and gemstone specialist, Marcus established his business in London’s historical jewelry district of Hatton Garden in 1984, specialising in exquisite one-off gemstones and an exceptional portfolio of pearls.

On a hot summer’s day, we spent an evening in the coolness of @sorate.co Tea Room to learn about the art of Kintsugi, and its inspiration behind @milamorejewelry.

In New York, we spent a day at the @amnh celebrating the ice-cold jewels of hip-hop 👑 Members entered the Melissa and Keith Meister Gallery for a tour of the hallmark oversized gold chains of 1980s rappers to the diamond-smattered custom orders sported by musicians-turned-business moguls.

As the sunshine and social season descended on London, so did the second hosting of the Treasure House Fair @treasurehousefair and Gem X London was there to seek out the jewels.

In the private jewelry salon at @bergdorfs, members were enchanted with the joyful gems of @gyanjaipur. Inspired by the hues of Jaipur, we were delighted to talk with Akhil and Nikhil Dhaddha about the history and influences of their house.

A Sunday excursion to the @newarkmuseumart Since its founding in 1909, the museum has sought out unique jewelry to complement its globally-influenced collections and exhibitions and in turn, to celebrate the visions of international design perspectives.

he new jewel exhibition “Maximalist | Minimalist: Silvia Furmanovich and Mr. Lieou” opened at the Louisa Guinness Gallery this week and Gem X London was there to celebrate.

Who doesn’t love a behind-the-scenes-access of a world class art museum? Gem X certainly does and members in London were treated to just that this week. Hosted at the Victorian and Albert Museum, members met with master gem carver Charlotte de Syllas and Clare Phillips, V&A Curator of the Department of Decorative Art and Sculpture, to see Charlotte’s masterpiece, the Magpie Necklace

In June, Gem X Members took an after hours trip to the @bardgradcenter for a double feature of the work of Sonia Delaunay and jeweler @kiaschwan The “Living Art” exhibition showcased a retrospective of Delaunay’s work and its celebration of the primacy of color and medium synthesis.

Gem X London had a spellbinding gem encounter earlier this week, hosted by jeweller, gemologist and gem-matching expert Doris Hangartner.

After a busy day at the @mfaboston, Gem X members left feeling inspired and went searching for stones to make our own creations. We popped into the Boston Jewelry Exchange Building to visit @bostongems and comb through trays of mystical looking moonstones, amethysts, and aquamarines.

On our final morning in Boston we took a trip to see what fantastical creations Michael Robinson of @davidmichaeljewels has been working on.

You can learn a lot of things from the flowers. Our next stop in the @harvardmuseum with a tour led by Carol Carlson, of the Ware Collection of Blaschka Glass Models of Plants, “Glass Flowers”.

Last week in Boston, we spent the day at the @mfaboston and had the privilege of being led through the newly opened “Beyond Brilliance” with @jewelcurator, the museum’s Rita J. Kaplan and Susan B. Kaplan Curator of Jewelry.

Our action packed Tuesday in Boston continued with a two part tour of @harvardmuseum. Led by @raque_alonso_perez, Curator of the Mineralogical and Geological Museum, we explored the countless rough, cut stones, and jewels on display in the gallery.

Our Gem X trip to Boston is officially over but we can’t help but reminisce. Our first stop on our itinerary was to the colorful Mobilia Gallery. Full of whimsy, members explored drawers of and vignettes of beautifully constructed pieces

After leaving “Beyond Brilliance” we stepped into “Dress Up”, an @mfaboston exhibition organized by @jewelcurator and @ms_theotyson exploring over 150 objects of identity and self-expression through jewelry, fashion, and photography.

Coming “Home” to @cadardesigns jewelry. In the intimate Madison Avenue showroom, Gem X NYC members gathered to view CADAR’s latest collection titled “HOME”.

Earlier this week, members in London were treated to an evening of jewelry storytelling – quite literally – with maker Jeremy May. Jeremy’s approach to design transforms the physical matter of the stories we love into relics that can be worn every day by creating jewelry and miniature sculptures from books.

Earlier this week NYC members took a trip to sunny Park Slope, Brooklyn for a wax carving demonstration with @pagesargissonjewelry.It was thrilling and inspiring to watch Page effortlessly create a wax carving of one of her signature 3 stone gemmy gem gemstone rings in real time.

Saturday night was spent surrounded by the magical creations of Castro Smith. Castro brought a feast of signet rings, objects, charms, and chains.

Gem X NYC Members were invited to a private preview of the former Secretary of State’s, Madeleine Albright, collection of pins and memorabilia that are up for auction at Freeman | Hindman’s New York.

School was back in session for Gem X London this week, as the chapter was hosted by The Gemmological Association of Great Britain for a lecture and workshop on light, optics and optical phenomena.

Members in London had the opportunity to learn the stunning craft of gouache painting with core member Inesa Kovalova.

A beautiful morning at Doyle Auctions. Gem X members in New York were treated to a private viewing of Doyle’s upcoming Fine and Important Jewelry Sale.

Earlier this week, Gem X London gathered at the Goldsmith Centre for a double bill of jeweling discovery, featuring studio visits with Emefa Cole and Benjamin Hawkins.

Scenes from a Tamara de Lempicka themed double feature. The day began with a tour of ‘The World of Tamara: A Celebration of Lempicka and Art Deco’ selling exhibition at Sotheby’s, including Lempicka paintings, jewels like her own pieces, her dream Bugatti, and more Art Deco treasures.

A group of lucky members in London kicked off the Easter weekend with a truly galactic visit to the studio of Jacqueline Cullen in Cockpit Arts.

In NYC, we celebrated Holi with Rosena Sammi, founder of @jewelryedit. With Chai and chocolates we marked the end of winter and the welcoming of the new season over colorful jewels and beautiful friendships.

A tour of TEFAF 2024. The exquisite art fair is in full bloom, with floating flowers and dancing jewels. With 275 exhibitors at the fair, no spot was left untouched by beauty

Art Fair season has begun in London this past weekend, and Gem X London’s first stop was the Collect Art Fair. Hosted at the iconic arts centre, Somerset House, members gathered for a tour of the jewellery exhibitors – dotted around dazzling and surrealist contemporary art galleries

The stars (signs) were out on Monday night in NYC, for a member mixer at the elegant @barbastionnyc. Members were encouraged to wear their most out of this world zodiac jewels and establish cosmic connections

This past weekend we took a break from the snow and made our way down to Palm Beach to view the @freemansauction jewelry sale.

In New York City, members came together for an evening of artistry at @alavieillerussie. In the midtown showroom, we gathered around the illustrations of René Lalique and were led through an elaborate history of the designer by expert Mark Waller.

For our first social event of the year, the London chapter gathered in a pub in Farringdon – a stone’s throw from the jewellery district of Hatton Garden – for a New Year, New Friends Mixer

During the @tucsongemshow we were elated to have a delicious breakfast with gemstones with Jean-Noel Soni of @topnotchfaceting. His uniquely cut gems are always a treat to see and even more delectable over coffee with friends.

Greetings from sunny Tucson! The hunt for beautiful gems and minerals is off to a fantastic start. To kickoff our trip at the gem show, we hosted a mixer for Gem X members in Tucson to mingle and share stories at @granada.gallery.

On a chilly Sunday evening, members braved the snow and made their way to The Winter Show at the Park Avenue Armory. Simon led us through a tour of his marvelous cases of Antique and Vintage jewelry where he showcased a stunning Tiffany Bow Brooch and dazzling Van Cleef & Arpels pieces from a distinguished private collection.

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.

Gem X Members in London were privileged to view the @wallacechanart exhibition at @christiesjewels. We were led by Mei Y Giam, Christie’s Private Sales Director in Jewellery, who gave us a wonderful tour around the exhibition full of anecdotes and history of Mr. Chan’s life.

Jewelry friends of Gem X and @wjalosangeles were treated to a delightful evening preview, hosted by @hindmanauctions VP & Senior Specialist Katie Guilbault, of the jewels from the upcoming Important Jewelry sale.

Gem X NYC was invited to preview the “Enchanting Imagination: The Objets d’Art of André Chervin and Carvin French Jewelers,” at the @nyhistory.

The AKC @museumofthedog hosted us for a private tour of “Identity and Restraint: Art of the Dog Collar” showcasing the evolution of function, design and adornment of the collar.

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.

“To see time through a stone.” This was one of the beautiful thoughts shared during our private event with Grima Jewellery on Monday night, where we explored the legacy of Andrew Grima, a designer who is often called the father of modern jewelry. The line was about a collection of stunning gouache drawings depicting watches designed by Grima with faces made of thinly sliced gemstones.

Last week, Gem X’ers in London had the most amazing studio visit to Elsa Tierney, the brilliant jewelry sculptor. We got to see her stunning work up close, learn about her inspiration, and hear about her quest to learn about wax (she has traveled as far as Japan to learn different wax recipes).

This week we were dazzled celebrating 75 years of the Bvlgari Serpenti. We viewed decades of the transformation and renovation of the iconic Serpenti and a hypnotic installation by multi-award-winning media artist, Refik Anadol.

On Tuesday, we were over the moon to visit the studio of goldsmith and designer, Anthony Lent. We followed Lent on a journey spanning nearly 50 years from his time studying abroad to returning to the US to begin his career in jewelry.

Dickson Yewn is a scholar in the field of artist jewels. Inspired by the history of ancient China, Yewn creates wearable works of art with the sophisticated craftsmanship of the twenty-first century.

What better way to spend a weekend afternoon than at the Park Avenue Armory in NYC today, visiting the jewelry at TEFAF NYC. Gem X NYC gathered to roam among halls of fresh spring flowers and champagne oyster bars.

Last weekend, we had the chance to preview some of the mind-bending, extraordinary jewels by London goldsmith Ute Decker.

When we heard that our friend and Portugal guide, Rui Galopim de Carvalho, had worked on the Crown Jewels, we knew a field trip was in order.

Last night, we gathered for a bejeweled story time with Alice Cicolini at her London studio, where we heard insights into her design process and creative mastermind.

Last night, inside the warm and beautiful space @thejewelrylibrary, jewelry lovers gathered to celebrate the launch of Cora Sheibani’s new book, Jewels

With live peacocks sounding from the nearby bluffs, we were transported to a piece of jewelry heaven during our visit with enamel artist Marianne Hunter at her home studio this week.

The sun came out to play just in time for our visit to the newly opened Jogani Gallery. After taking in the stunning Silverlake vistas from the rooftop, we headed down to the inaugural show featuring Thesis Gems.

TEFAF – The European Fine Art Foundation Fair in Maastricht is an ultimate celebration of art and beauty. Last Saturday, on the first opening day of the fair we gathered with Gem X members to discover exceptional jewels debuting at the fair.

It was the happiest of happy hours last night when Mayer & Watt came to town, with treasures in tow. Gem X NYC gathered for a preview of their rainbow gemstones

“This project is in part a way to make sure I am in control of my own narrative.” The writer Bob Colacello shares this quote by the designer Cora Sheibani in his foreword to the deeply personal new book “Jewels,” published to mark the 20th anniversary of Cora’s eponymous brand. Last Friday, we gathered in London to celebrate this momentous milestone and to marvel at a selection of the beautiful jewels created by Gem X Core member Cora during the past two decades.

“This project is in part a way to make sure I am in control of my own narrative.” The writer Bob Colacello shares this quote by the designer Cora Sheibani in his foreword to the deeply personal new book “Jewels,” published to mark the 20th anniversary of Cora’s eponymous brand. Last Friday, we gathered in London to celebrate this momentous milestone and to marvel at a selection of the beautiful jewels created by Gem X Core member Cora during the past two decades.

Abstract ideas, philosophical concepts, material experimentation and rebirth. These were the elements that mixed and swirled in the jewels of Studio Renn, which we were lucky enough to experience last night in NYC. Inside the private jewelry salon at Bergdorf Goodman, we huddled with Studio Renn founder Rahul Jhaveri to study his jewels.

Last night, in the warm and balmy evening hours in Palm Beach, Gem X gathered for a night of jewels. It started with a private preview of the jewelry exhibition at Hindman Auctions, where we ogled over unique pieces like an enamel, pearl and diamond necklace by Evelyn Clothier.

Pink might be the official color of Valentine’s Day, but after last week, pink has us thinking only of Boodles. During our recent “Gemstone Masterclass” at Boodles on London’s Bond Street, Director of Gemstones Jody Wainwright pulled out all the stops – in this case meaning, all the incredible gems.

Last night in NYC, we descended a sweeping staircase inside SAKS L’Avenue to be transported to the cozy confines of Le Chalet. At our Winter Member Mix ‘n Mingle, jewelry friends, new and old, put on their wintry jewels (February amethysts out in full force) to gather in conversation, cheer and toasts.

Lights! Camera! Gemstones! Last night the wonderful photographer Leo Bieber took a group of members in London behind the camera lens, welcoming us into his studio for a workshop all about lighting and photographing jewelry. We learned how light can be used to illuminate different parts of a jewel, to add depth and definition, and to capture fire. Thank you, Leo, for an illuminating and inspiring evening!

Earlier this week, members gathered to kick off the official Gem X Season in London with an enchanting evening with Anabela Chan. Anabela’s joaillerie and jewelry are pure magic; however, her work is as rooted in science, innovation and sustainability as it is in art, we learned.

Last weekend, Gem X NYC gathered at the Park Avenue Armory for a bejeweled stroll around one of our favorite annual events- @thewintershownyc. We made stops to visit @simonteaklejewelry (helllo major emeralds) @macklowegallery (opal + champagne is a divine combination) @didierltd and @koopmanrareart.

G is for GRAND as in the GRAND finale celebration for Gem X NYC this year. Last night, we gathered in the Upper East to fête the new publication, B is for Bulgari by Marion Fasel and Lynn Yaeger.

Rise and shine jewelry friends… to a day of Magnificent Jewels. The auction is today, and we can’t wait to see where these treasures go.

Tonight felt like something out of a dream. When the clock struck 6, we were transported intoPalazzo Prounis, an enchanting miniature house of jewels created by Jean Prounis and @casa_mazarrasa.

We’ve adored jewelry set with coins for a long time – think Bulgari Moneti collection or Hemmerle’s 1893 Deutsche Mark earrings – but how often do we look behind the jewels to the coins themselves?

Diwali is a word that brings a big smile to our faces,” said Alak Vasa, Founder of @elementstruffles. That it did. In an early celebration of the Festival of Lights, Gem X NYC visited the @jewelryedit pop up shop at 485 Park Ave for a Diwali night that combined two favorite things – chocolates and jewels

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.

On most days, jewelry phenom Vishal Kothari is seen within the baroque interiors of the Royal Opera House in Mumbai, where his private atelier, VAK Jewels, is found.

Gem X members in London were treated to an incredible double jewelry feature at The Design Museum. The afternoon began with a lecture by Van Cleef & Arpels Patrimony & Exhibition Director Lise Macdonald and Art Historian at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts Gislain Aucremanne about the intricately intertwined histories of ballet and jewelry.

Friday night was the cherry – or should we say the pearl ⚪️ on top of our week. We cannot thank @carolinebroadhead, @fwj__studio, @lincheungjewellery, @melaniegeorgacopoulos and @militsimaria enough for opening the doors of @season.s.z.n to walk us privately through their new exhibition “Pearl.”

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.

It was a royal night to remember. Last weekend, a group of lucky Gem X members donned their favorite jewels and joined guests from over 46 nations at Versailles Palace for @thervball.

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.

Bring us back to last weekend in San Francisco…. When sparkly cocktails were paired with stunning jewels in an event with @thesisgems founder Cate and her creative collaborators.

Last night Gem X went stark raving MAD About Jewelry, at @madmuseum annual exhibition of handpicked contemporary jewelry.

“I love turning trash into treasure,” says Peter Tunney, a Neo-pop artist working with language, text and interesting objects.

Yesterday, we eagerly gathered at Sotheby’s NYC for a taste of their Magnificent Jewels and Luxury Week.

About last night…we all felt a little like Alice as we stepped into Marla Aaron’s whimsical wonderland for a night of jewelry n’ revelry.

Last week we had the chance to meet two true forces of jewelry, Melanie Grant and Elisabetta Cipriani, for a personal tour of the magnificent exhibition “Force of Nature”

“Marquetry allows us to dream in terms of colors and I dream of them. Time does not exist. This is Brazil. We love colors, we love nature, and this is a tribute to Amazonia.”

Six shiny tiaras sitting on a shelf… one jumped off and landed on our heads! The crowning moment of our jewelry adventures in London last week, of course, involved some serious headgear.

Geneva sparkled and shined for us last weekend. During our first international jewelry excursion, a lucky group of travelers was welcomed to @gemgeneve and Geneva with the gracious @jewelsandthegang as our guide.

What a beautiful evening Gem X had at Stephen Webster’s Mayfair salon this past Tuesday evening. Stephen and his salon manager Elena were consummate hosts, welcoming us into their stunning space to view the even more stunning cocktail rings on display, all from their current exhibition.

Paddles up for the Hercules Collection Part II @bonhamsjewels. A huge thank you to @vieira88 and the team at Bonhams for our private tour of the more than 250 lots of primarily antique jewelry.

It was an evening of glam rocks and glam company. A tremendous thank you to @charlottepeel_jewellery, @sparkly.ruth and the rest of the team at @lyonandturnbulljewels for sharing their new exhibition “Glam Rocks: British Jewelry from the 1970s” with us on Thursday evening- and in such style!

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.

It was an afternoon of bling and rings at the Goldsmiths’ Fair in London yesterday, where we enjoyed a private talk on this year’s Fair exhibition ‘Rings: A World of Invention’ by Dr. Dora Thornton and Dr. Frances Parton, curators of the Goldsmiths’ Company Collection

A beautiful London evening in a beautiful London boutique. We were given insight into Annoushka and Lucia’s many charm stories, discussing, as Lucia described it, ‘the most personal of jewels.’

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.