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In NYC over bubbly, we chatted with Sweta Jain of Goshwara about her favorite stones to work with and expressed her love and care of materials through her designs. Sweta grew up accompanying her father to mines throughout Africa, immersing herself in the intricate process of transforming raw material into exceptional stones. We got to try on some of her most quintessential silhouettes that showed off the brilliant color and beauty of each stone.

Gem X London members were treated to an evening of gem discovery with an evening at the office of Marcus McCallum FGA. An esteemed gemologist and gemstone specialist, Marcus established his business in London’s historical jewelry district of Hatton Garden in 1984, specializing in exquisite one-off gemstones and an exceptional portfolio of pearls. Members had the privilege of a hand-on look through his collections of exceptional stones and with it, the chance to learn more about each piece, its origins and unique characteristics. We also went for a smart and sharp behind-the-scenes peek of all things cufflinks and signet rings with Deakin & Francis. 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. We finished out the month with a VIP trip to the Goldsmiths’ Fair to see some of our friends of Gem X and Gem X Scholar Ellis Mhairi Cameron. 

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Gem X LA spent a sunday afternoon with Celine Dussaud of De.Vos and Thesis. Members got an intimate viewing of the beautiful virtuoso of movement and light in Celine’s work with a hands-on look at her capsule collection. We tried on rings inspired by the Belle Epoque “en tremblant” technique that danced on our fingers, and gem set bands with intertwining gold ribbons. It was a delight being able to see and feel these pieces in person. 

Gem X Book Club: The Stone Witch of Florence

We’re delighted to invite you to the second instalment of the Gem X Book club of 2024, featuring the debut novel from gemologist and historian Anna Rasche, The Stone Witch of Florence. The year is 1348, set against the backdrop of the Black Plague ravaging Italy, Anna Rasche tells the tale of Ginevra di Gasparo, a healer with the unique gift of harnessing the hidden powers of gemstones to cure the sick, for which she was condemned as a witch and banished to exile.

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Overheard While Shopping for Jewelry

Gem X member and founder of The Jewelry Edit, Rosena Sammi, was featured in The New York Times on the art of private jewelry shopping experiences. Click the link below to read the full article.

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Written by Amy Elliott Photographs by Amir Hamja

We are thrilled to welcome our new members this month. Emily K. NYC, New York | Heather R. London, UK | Mary A. Florida | Rebecca R Brooklyn, NY
Not a Gem X Member? We would love to have you join us on our exclusive adventures. Start your application here.

How do you discover the history of a jewelry company that vanished and left no archives? Dreicer & Co. was one of the most important American jewelry houses of the Gilded Age, famous for its singular strands of pearls, intricate platinum mountings, and ability to procure rare and historic gemstones. But with the tragic death of the founder’s son, who was to run the business, the company liquidated in 1927. In this Gemflix chat, Anna Rasche graciously took us on a treasure hunt through public records and archives, and all around New York City, to uncover the history of Dreicer & Co.

THE HUNT FOR DREICER & CO. OF NEW YORK WITH ANNA RASCHE

Wednesday 16th October | Gem X London: Lyon & Turnbull Presents Precious by Helen Molesworth

Storytelling through jewels is at the heart of Gem X and when we learned that Helen Molesworth, jewelry historian, gemologist and V&A Senior Curator of Jewelry, had written a new account on the history of precious gems that’s been called “an extraordinary treasure trove of stories”, we jumped at the chance to hear more.

Join fellow members for an evening of intimate jewelry storytelling at Lyon & Turnbull’s London office, hosted by Sarah Duncan GG, Lyon & Turnbull’s Head of Jewellery, London. After a champagne reception, Helen will share some favourite stories from her book, followed by a Q&A led by Sarah and a book signing. All with the opportunity to browse the sensational pieces up for auction in Lyon & Turnbull’s 23rd of October London Jewelry Sale. This is a private event for members. RSVP HERE 

Thursday 17th October | Gem X London: String My Pearls – A Workshop with Anja Moehler

Elegant, sophisticated and timeless, a beautiful pearl necklace is an essential jewel in many a jewel box. Have you ever wondered how they’re created, or itched to try your own hand at the craft of pearl stringing? We are delighted to extend a very special invitation to Gem X members for a workshop with one of the most experienced pearl stringers in London, Anja Moehler of String My Pearls. Anja has offered to share her knowledge with us, teaching us the basics of pearl knotting and guiding us each through the creation of our very own pearl necklace, using 5-6mm round cultured freshwater pearls. This is a private event for members. RSVP HERE 

Friday 18th October | Gem X NYC: A Study in Verre Eglomisé with Miriam Ellner

 Learning about rare and precious crafts is at the heart of Gem X and with that, we are delighted to invite you to an incredibly special behind-the-scenes peek of the creation of Verre Eglomisé with artist and designer, Miran Ellner. Miram Ellner is a designer working in the unique field of Verre Eglomisé – one of the few artists who has mastered this rare art form since specialising in 1990.  Hosting us in her studio, we’ll have the unique opportunity to see Miriam demonstrate this unique design craft up close, and with it, discuss its characteristics and applications. This is a private event for members. RSVP HERE 

Sunday 27th October | Gem X Book Club: The Stone Witch of Florence

We’re delighted to invite you to the second instalment of the Gem X Book club of 2024, featuring the debut novel from gemologist and historian Anna Rasche, The Stone Witch of Florence. 

The year is 1348, set against the backdrop of the Black Plague ravaging Italy, Anna Rasche tells the tale of Ginevra di Gasparo, a healer with the unique gift of harnessing the hidden powers of gemstones to cure the sick, for which she was condemned as a witch and banished to exile. Ginevra however is now begged to return by the same men who cast her out – she obliges, assuming the city’s leaders will now accept her unorthodox cures as sickness tears through the land. But upon arrival, she is tasked with using her collection of jewels to track down a ruthless thief who is ransacking Florence’s churches for priceless relics; the city’s only hope for protection. Ginevra soon realises she is a mere pawn in a much larger, more dangerous scheme, revealing a tale of magic, mystery, high stakes and the true price of precious jewels.

The Stone Witch of Florence is released on October 8th and can be pre-ordered/purchased here. We recommend reading the first half by October 27th and the second half, by November 9th. This is a private event for members. RSVP HERE 

Wednesday, 30th October | HARRY WINSTON: in PURSUIT of the PERFECT JEWEL

Hosting us for a fascinating insight into the house of Winston is luxury consultant Angela Hedges. Angela has dedicated her career to the jewellery industry, with her early years in the Midwest. Having earned her Graduate Gemologist diploma from the GIA, Angela joined Harry Winston in 2006, where over the next sixteen years, she pioneered digitizing the House’s historical archives and curated their estate jewelry museum collection. Now, through AMH Luxury Consulting, she offers her expertise to privates, the trade and auction houses for, of course, all things vintage Winston. 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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