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On a chilly Sunday evening, members braved the snow and made their way to The Winter Show at the Park Avenue Armory. Led by core member Levi Higgs, our visit began with a champagne toast at Simon Teakle with core member Christine Cheng. 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. At Macklowe Gallery, amongst the Tiffany Lamps and Vases we were enchanted by a Carved Rock Crystal, Jadeite and Emerald Brooch by Maboussin. James Robinson brought out their antique treasures including a Victorian mounted Ptolemaic Faience Brooch depicting the Gods; Osiris, Amon Ra, Sekhmet, and Wadjet. 

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. There, we saw some prehistoric fossils, played with some million dollar gems and bonded with our gracious hosts Daniel Moesker. Afterwards, we met with Joanna Hardy and Fuli Gemstones for an excellent presentation on the “The Gem of the Sun”, Peridot. Worshiped by the Egyptians, we explored the rich history and the stone’s ties to royal jewelry. Located in the foothills of the tranquil Changbai Mountains lies the Fuli Gemstones mine, the largest peridot deposit in the world. Later in the week, we met for breakfast with Top Notch Faceting, and ogled over his colorfully cut creations. 

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New adventures await in this new year! Browse our City Guides to find over 20 destinations full of unique experiences and must see sights. Gem X Member, Lisa Kramer, was kind enough to detail her most recent trip to Marrakech and shared her “hidden gems”. Check out her recommendations below!

Monde des Arts de la Parure
The Monde des Arts de la Parure (known at MAP) is a new jewelry museum in Marrakech. Opened in November of 2022, it is not yet listed in guidebooks or included on tour itineraries, but an absolute must-visit for jewelry lovers. Its focus is on ethnic jewelry from around the world with vitrines full of jewelry organized by region. There are small plaques in the cases to note where the jewelry is from, and QR codes with more detailed information and historical photos showing it being worn.
 
The museum is located in the southern part of the Medina in the Kasbah, and adjacent to the Mellah. It is in a beautiful new building that was inspired by traditional Moroccan architecture. On the roof there is a lovely roof garden with cafe, a delightful place to recharge after looking at the jewelry.
The Majorelle Gardens/Berber Museum/Yves Saint Laurent Museum complex
No trip to Marrakech is complete without a visit to The Majorelle Gardens/Berber Museum/Yves Saint Laurent Museum complex. Try to schedule your visit for the first admission time of the day to minimize crowds and to avoid the heat; by the time I arrived for my scheduled visit at 11:00 it was already packed. The gardens allow photos, but the Berber Museum does not, and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum seemed to allow photos in some areas, and not in others (upon entry, they said photos were allowed, I was able to take photos of some sketches, but when I got into the room with clothing was stopped by the guard from taking photos).
 
Even though photos weren’t allowed, the Museums sold some nice small books showing jewelry and clothing in the collections, worth adding to your jewelry book library. And don’t worry if you’ve watched “Inventing Anna”: a joint ticket to The Majorelle Gardens/Berber Museum/Yves Saint Laurent Museum is about $30, not thousands (apparently special private tours can be arranged for a high fee, but regular admission is affordable).
 
Across the street from the Majorelle Gardens is a street of upscale shops selling clothing and gifts by contemporary Moroccan designers including 33 Rue Majorelle, the well-known concept shop.
 
– LISA KRAMER

In the spirit of travel, we are excited to share a sneak peak at our Core Collection, a collection of jewelry inspired and created for Gem X. Each piece travels the globe from member to member to be adorned at your most exciting event or magical moment. To learn more about our core collection, contact us here for more information.

We hope you will mark your calendar and join us for a New Year, New Friends mixer with fellow members in Central London. Welcome newcomers to our club, connect with old friends, and chat with the other jewelry lovers, designers, gemologists, curators, art historians, and collectors who make up our amazing membership. We’ll also introduce you to the 2024 members of our London Core, before raising a glass to toast to a new year of friendships. RSVP HERE

If you can’t make it in person, keep your eyes out for a virtual mixer happening soon! You can check our upcoming events page for the latest invitations. 

We are thrilled to welcome our new members this month.
Christine P. New York City, NY | Emily C. New York City, NY | Gerladine D. CT | Hilal B. Rome, IT | Judith B. New York City, NY | Julie K. Oslo, NO | Melissa R. New York City, NY | Meredith S. Los Angeles, CA | Paulette G. New York City, NY | Richard M. New York City, NY | Tracy T. Virginia, IE | Veronica H. New York City, NY 

Not a Gem X Member? We would love to have you join us on our exclusive adventures. Start your application here.

We started off 2024 with a Gemflix of fantastical proportions. Members took a dazzling look into the world of André Chervin and Carvin French Jewelers with Carole Chervin, daughter of André and Vice President at Carvin French Jewelers and Debra Schmid Bach, Curator of Decorative Arts and Special Exhibitions at New York-Historical Society. 

THE OBJETS D’ART OF ANDRÉ CHERVIN & CARVIN FRENCH JEWELERS

From the big screen to our small Gemflix screen, we learned more about the costume jewels from some of our most beloved movies, with Jaci Rohr, Jewelry and Costume Archivist at Paramount Pictures. In this throwback Gemflix we chatted with Jaci and saw the marvelous of show stopping jewelry that have graced old Hollywood.

THE COSTUME JEWELS OF PARAMOUNT PICTURES

London | Tuesday, February 6th

NEW YEAR, NEW FRIENDS WINTER MIXER We hope you will mark your calendar and join us in January for a New Year, New Friends mixer with fellow members in Central London. Welcome newcomers to our club, connect with old friends, and chat with the other jewelry lovers, designers, gemologists, curators, art historians, and collectors who make up our amazing membership. RSVP HERE

NYC | Thursday, February 8th

PRESENTING THE JEWELS & DRAWINGS OF RENÉ LALIQUE We are delighted to invite you to discover the world of glass master and jewelry designer René Lalique with an exhibition of jewels and drawings presented at gallery A La Vieille Russie, a renowned space showcasing European & American antique jewelry plus antique Russian decorative art. RSVP HERE

London | Saturday, March 2nd

THE JEWELS OF THE COLLECT ART FAIR We hope you will join us for a guided tour of the fair, hosted by experts from the team at Collect. We’ll have a look at its curated offering of jewels and meet the gallery owners and artists. Some of this year’s exhibitors include: Siat Gallery, BG Gallery, the debut of British collective Objects Beautiful, and a selection of artisans from the Goldsmiths Fair. RSVP HERE

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Gem X Core Collection | Terms and Conditions

1. DEFINITIONS: “Gem X” refers to Gem X LLC, who has lent a given piece of jewelry to Customer. “Jewelry” refers to any piece of jewelry identified above that is being lent to Customer by Gem X on memo for a period not to exceed six weeks. “Loan Period” refers to the period of time which Gem X agrees to lend the Jewelry to Customer.

2. APPLICABILITY: These Terms and Conditions govern and apply to a one year membership in the Gem X Core Collection Program. Customer agrees that by accepting these Terms and Conditions, Gem X is authorized to charge Customer’s credit Card on file the full price of a one year membership. Customer further agrees that by accepting these Terms and Conditions, Customer’s membership in the Gem X Core Collection program will automatically renew one year from the expiration of the term of membership, and Customer’s credit card will be charged for each annual membership renewal. Customer acknowledges that should Customer seek to cancel Customer’s membership at any time during each one year membership term, Customer will not be entitled to any refund for any portion of the one year membership term prior to which the Customer cancelled membership. Customer agrees that Customer may only avoid an automatic membership renewal (and corresponding credit card charge) by canceling Customer’s membership in writing via email to members@gemx.club at least 24 hours prior to the expiration of the term of Customer’s one year Gem X Core Collection Program membership. Nothing herein shall be construed as implying any obligation on Gem X’s part to continue or cancel Customer’s membership at any time. Gem X reserves the right to cancel Customer’s membership in the Gem X Core Collection Program, and further reserves the right to decline to renew Customer’s membership in the Gem X Core Collection Program, for any reason including but not limited to a violation of any of these Terms and Conditions.

3. AUTHORITY TO SIGN: Any individual signing below, via Docusign or by clicking a check-box acknowledging acceptance of these Terms and Conditions, represents and warrants that he or she is of legal age and has the authority and powder to sign below or check the box accepting these Terms and Conditions, either on his or her own behalf or on behalf of the Customer.

4. CORE COLLECTION AGREEMENT: Customer agrees that by signing below, via Docusign or by clicking a check-box acknowledging acceptance of these Terms and Conditions, Customer shall be part of the Gem X Core Collection program, in which Gem X shall, in Gem X’s sole discretion, lend Customer on memo one or more pieces of Jewelry to be selected by Gem X for a period not to exceed six (6) weeks. At the end of the Loan Period, Customer agrees that it shall ship the Jewelry back to Gem X via the pre-printed Federal Express label to be e-mailed to Customer by Gem X.

5. INSPECTION: Customer acknowledges that Customer has inspected the Jewelry upon taking possession thereof, finds it in good and undamaged condition, with no damaged or missing stones or components, and finds it suitable for Customer’s needs. To the extent that Customer finds the Jewelry to have any damage, or damaged or missing stones or components whatsoever upon receipt of the Jewelry, Customer shall promptly notify Gem X of any damage to the Jewelry, or damaged or missing stones or components, within one (1) business day of receipt. Notice shall be provided to Customer via email, and shall include photographs of any damage to the Jewelry, and/or damaged or missing stones or components. Customer further acknowledges and agrees that should Customer fail to notify Gem X of any damage to the Jewelry, or damaged or missing stones or components, within one (1) business day of receipt of the Jewelry: (a) Customer waives any claim that the Jewelry arrived with any damage whatsoever; (b) Customer will be responsible for reimbursing Gem X for any damage to the Jewelry, or damaged or missing stones or components, as further described in paragraph 5.

6. RETURN OF JEWELRY/CUSTOMER RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE: At the expiration of the Loan Period, Customer shall return the Jewelry as specified in paragraph 3. Upon receipt of the Jewelry by Gem X, Gem X shall inspect the Jewelry for any damage to the Jewelry and damaged or missing stones or components. Should Gem X determine, in its sole discretion, that there is any damage to the Jewelry, or that there are any damaged or missing stones or components, or that the Jewelry has been tampered with in any way such that it is not in the condition that it was in at the commencement of the Loan Period, Gem X shall notify Customer in writing within ten (10) business days of receipt of the Jewelry. Gem X shall make any repairs and/or replace any damaged or missing stones at its sole discretion, and shall invoice Customer in writing for the full cost of said repairs within ten (10) business days of such repairs being made. Customer hereby agrees and consents that Gem X may charge Customer’s credit card on file within two (2) days of Gem X sending the above Invoice without further notice to Customer. Customer further agrees and acknowledges that, should Customer fail to return the Jewelry within five (5) business days of the expiration of the Loan Period, Gem X may invoice Customer for the full replacement cost of the Jewelry, and may charge Customer’s credit card of file within two (2) days of Gem X sending the above Invoice without further notice to Customer.

7. TITLE/NO PURCHASE OPTION/NO LIENS: These Terms and Conditions do not constitute a contract of sale, and title to the Jewelry shall at all times remain with Gem X. Gem X may offer Customer the option to purchase the Jewelry in Gem X’s sole discretion, but any such purchase of the Jewelry by Customer shall be the subject of a further contract or agreement. Customer shall keep the Jewelry free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, and under no circumstances shall Customer use the Jewelry as collateral or security for any type of loan whatsoever. Customer shall not lease, assign, loan, or rent the Jewelry to any individual or entity.

8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT/ONLY AGREEMENT: These Terms and Conditions shall constitute the entire agreement between Gem X and Customer, and shall supersede all prior agreements, understandings and negotiations between Gem X and Customer with respect to the subject matter hereof. Any modifications to these Terms and Conditions must be made in writing and signed by Gem X and Customer.

9. NON-WAIVER: Any failure of Gem X to insist on strict performance by Customer or any of these Terms and Conditions shall not be construed as a waiver of Gem X’s right to demand strict compliance.

10. HEADINGS FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY: Headings of any paragraph or provision in these Terms and Conditions are for convenience and organization only. Headings shall not affect the meaning of any provisions of these Terms and Conditions.

11. NO CONSTRUCTION AGAINST DRAFTER: Customer acknowledges that he or she has read these Terms and Conditions, and has agreed to all of the terms hereunder. Customer further agrees that any ambiguity in any of these Terms and Conditions shall not be construed against Gem X on the basis that Gem X authored the same.

12. SEVERABILITY: If any part or sub-part of these Terms and Conditions is deemed or held invalid or unenforceable by a court of law or competent arbitrator, the remaining Terms and Conditions will be enforced to the maximum extent possible. In such circumstances, the remainder of these Terms and Conditions shall continue in full force.

13. JURISDICTION/COSTS: Gem X and Customer agree that New York law shall govern any matter or dispute relating to or arising out of this Agreement, as well as any dispute of any kind that may arise between Gem X and Customer. In the event litigation is initiated, Gem X and Customer agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of the following county: New York, New York. Gem X and Customer agree that this choice of law, venue, and jurisdiction provision is not permissive, but rather mandatory in nature. Customer agrees to pay all reasonable costs of collection, court, attorney’s fees, and other expenses incurred by Gem X in the collection of any charges due under these Terms and Conditions or in connection with the enforcement of these Terms and Conditions.

14. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES/CHECK BOXES: Customer agrees that execution and/or acceptance of these Terms and Conditions via Docusign, by clicking a check-box below, or via other electronic means, has the same force and effect as signing in ink.

15. CRIMINAL WARNING: Failure to return the Jewelry at the end of the Loan Period may be considered theft subject to criminal prosecution pursuant to the applicable penal or penal code provisions.

 

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