I’ve two implausible items of stories for you immediately, darlings: first, I had the BEST time on the inaugural New York Metropolis Jewellery and Object Present, and second, the occasion is going on once more only a few weeks!!
So don’t despair if you happen to missed these treasures in November, since you’re about to get one other probability in April!
How was the November New York Metropolis Jewellery and Object Present, you might ask? Don’t fear, I’m going to point out you.
Why is the New York Metropolis Jewellery and Object Present (NYCJAOS) distinctive and thrilling? In contrast to most huge jewellery exhibits immediately, the NYCJAOS was created by a jewellery lover, for jewellery lovers. Its founder, Konstantinos Leoussis, is a jewellery collector himself, in addition to a revered vintage jewellery supplier and proficient jewellery designer.
As a present designed by somebody who reveals and outlets at exhibits, NYCJAOS actually takes each the supplier and shopper expertise under consideration in its design. Decrease sales space charges and the potential of sales space sharing implies that a a lot wider vary of small time sellers are in a position to take part, and scrumptious meals bought on web site implies that buyers can keep and browse all day.
I spent three days at this the November New York Metropolis Jewellery and Object Present, and there was one piece of suggestions I heard again and again from each sellers and buyers: this present had one of the best vibes of any present anybody had attended in a very long time. It was pleasant and chill, of a manageable dimension, and felt actually welcoming to all.
Sufficient discuss!! I’ll present you the jewellery now.
We’re going to kick issues off with TWO TIARAS, simply so that you simply instantly perceive how nice the New York Metropolis Jewellery and Object Present was (you understand how a lot I like a tiara).
This vintage magnificence is a basic small tiara, full with hairpin to anchor in your glamorous updo. Thanks to my good friend Ishy Antiques for handing this to me instantly upon my arrival at your sales space. You do perceive me.
The second tiara was extra uncommon and completely required a closeup. This outstanding piece contains a design of alternating pearl drops and carved malachite heads (!!!) atop a textured golden swirl.
This piece was additionally from Ishy antiques and I’ve by no means ever seen something prefer it. Who’re these tiny malachite males and why are they on this tiara??? I’m totally delighted and I’m dying to know who created this piece again within the day and why.
Whereas we’re as regards to vintage jewels so good that I’ve by no means seen something like them earlier than (of which there have been a number of on the New York Jewellery and Object Present), how about this Victorian period snake necklace from Halle’s Jewels?
I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Victorian snake necklaces on this type earlier than, however I’ve by no means ever seen such a pristine, opulent one in individual. Take a look at that flawless blue enamel, the big, lush coloured gems within the snake’s head, the perfection of its sinuous gold scale-like hyperlinks! Large swoon.
The New York Metropolis Jewellery and Object Present additionally welcomes modern jewellery and artwork sellers alongside vintage jewellery distributors, for a various and thrilling procuring expertise.
Eyeba NYC was one of many modern manufacturers that basically caught my eye (heh). This modern designer makes jewellery out of actual prosthetic eyes – each classic blown glass eyes and extra fashionable prosthesis – and the outcomes are each eerie and delightful.
And now for one thing utterly completely different…what do you consider this unimaginable piece?
It’s a little bit of an enigma, so whereas the supplier, DK Bressler, thinks the vast majority of the piece dates to the Arts & Crafts motion, it’s attainable that elements of it could be earlier or later – the amethyst briolette was doubtless a later addition and I do marvel if that beautiful enamel-adorned pearl could possibly be from an earlier piece.
How great are all these glowing, foil-backed gems? I like this type of lovely jewellery thriller.
Sure, S is the primary preliminary of my final identify, and no, I can’t bear in mind why I didn’t purchase this absurdly lovely S monogram turquoise, diamond, and pearl pendant from Sandy Jacobs Antiques.
It’s spectacular. And will have initially been much more spectacular? Do you see these empty loops on the backside of the 2 longest turquoise swags? I’m wondering what initially dangled there. Pearl drops, maybe?
The November New York Metropolis Jewellery and Object present was the primary time for the reason that pandemic that I’ve gotten to see a whole lot of my favourite vintage jewellery sellers, together with the inimitable Grace of Jewels by Grace. She greeted me with an enormous hug, plonked her diamond headband on my head, and let me fondle the whole lot in her case.
After all I discovered some Artwork Deco rings to fall in love with. Who might resist these two beauties?? The one downside is that it’s almost inconceivable to decide on between them. Maybe that’s how I managed to stroll away with out them.
Grace of Jewels by Grace was additionally sort sufficient to let me strive on the beautiful outdated mine minimize diamond earrings she was carrying that day.
I feel they appear badass worn on the identical aspect. I’ve 14 carats of diamonds on one earlobe on this picture! Are you able to even?
Additionally, aren’t they good with my very own vintage paste riviere? That’s a private assortment piece I’ll be taking to my grave.
Additionally Victorian and stuffed with outdated diamonds? These terribly glamorous earrings from Keyamour.
These beauties are articulated, so the garlands of diamonds that the palms are clasping truly sway backwards and forwards with the wearer’s motion. Add to that each one the luscious outdated diamonds and the palms ruby rings and I’m swooning.
Keyamour was proper on the entrance of the New York Jewellery and Object Present, so I bought to stare into her instances day by day as I walked previous. So grateful I lastly caught her whereas not mobbed by clients in order that I might play with these earrings!
I’ve a selected weak point for masquerade jewellery, and this vintage locket from Marilyn & Co. is an distinctive instance of the style.
Take a look at the element: the grey and white strands of the girl’s hair, the lighter lace or silk edging on the hem of her black masks, the flicker of her diamond eyes! If I had been fortunate sufficient to be the caretaker of this piece, I’d spend all day observing and making up tales about who she might need been and what mischief she might need gotten as much as whereas in disguise.
I even have a complete Pinterest board devoted to masquerade jewellery. See it right here.
This beautiful brooch caught my eye instantly from the place it was glowing quietly within the show case at Abbot & Austin’s New York Metropolis Jewellery and Object Present sales space. It options one in every of my very favourite stones: vivid inexperienced demantoid garnets.
Isn’t that colour extraordinary? I wager lots of people would assume these are emeralds, however they’re truly garnets doing what garnets do greatest.
Pat Novissimo of Lowther Antiques was one other worldwide supplier I used to be very joyful to see for the primary time for the reason that pandemic! Pat is a legend within the vintage jewellery trade, and for good cause: her assortment of remarkable older vintage items – suppose Georgian and earlier – is unparalleled.
Pat not often permits her assortment to be photographed, since she principally sells to different sellers, however she was sort sufficient to let me doc just a few items, together with this unimaginable very early enamel pendant with spiritual symbolism.
When you had been anxious my “balancing too many rings on one hand” expertise had gotten rusty, don’t fear – I’ve nonetheless bought it!
Aren’t these diamond and pearl rings pretty? They’re all classic and vintage finds from Abbot & Austin, and so they all go superbly with my very own marriage ceremony set (if I do say so myself).
This Edwardian dream is from Basilio Jewellery, a new-to-me supplier who I simply met on the New York Metropolis Jewellery and Object Present.
That is such a quintessential instance of the whole lot I like about this jewellery period: the fragile platinum work, the exactly woven seen pearls, the utter class of the bow-inspired platinum particulars alongside the pearl chain.
And sure, I did spend some time simply stroking these easy woven pearls earlier than I gave it again. Once more, the riviere is my very own.
When you’re on the lookout for that very same Edwardian feeling in a bit of jewellery that’s accessible to a wider vary of budgets, could I draw your consideration to this little magnificence from Marilyn & Co.?
It has the identical dreamy light-as-air Edwardian type and a deliciously lumpy pearl, nevertheless it’s a pendant appropriate for each day put on, reasonably than a large showstopping sautoir.
Now a leap backwards in time 130 years or so…to those completely great vintage Iberain bow earrings from Sandy Jacobs Antiques. I like this type and I do know a lot of you do too – Iberian earrings are extremely collectible and so they’re getting more durable to search out day by day.
I stay for the plush, chunky emeralds in these infants. They appear to be they’ve simply been recovered from a shipwreck and I imply that within the BEST approach.
This extraordinary treasure from DK Bressler might solely be proven as in a collage, as a result of I NEEDED to point out it to you from each angle.
It’s a French dressing, a jewel that opens as much as reveal a hidden compartment lined with an ornamental display screen. The wearer would place material or a sponge soaked in scent into that compartment, after which they might pop open their French dressing and sniff the nice odor via the display screen when confronted by disagreeable odors whereas out and about.
Take a look at this beautiful enamel!! A queen amongst vinaigrettes, to make certain.
There are such a lot of extra treasures from the New York Metropolis Jewellery and Object Present that I can’t probably present you all of them…so right here’s a slideshow of among the ones I didn’t have time to correctly characteristic right here.
And if you happen to’re conserving observe at dwelling: sure, my mates, the New York Jewellery and Object Present is the primary time I’ve efficiently lined a multi-day jewellery present since my well being collapsed in 2018.
My final try was in early 2019…and I got here dwelling from that journey so sick that I couldn’t bear in mind most of what I’d seen and I wanted six weeks in mattress to get better. I’m so grateful for the progress that I’ve made since getting my actual analysis and dealing with the correct medical doctors.
Touring to exhibits seems very completely different nowadays than it used to: it now entails each day bodily remedy on resort flooring, wheelchair help at airports, being the one masked individual within the room, hiding compression socks and assist braces underneath my garments, counting on purchasers to ensure I’ve what I must handle myself (thanks, Konstantinos!), getting infusions to maintain my vitality up, and fixed invaluable assist from Mr. DitL (the world’s greatest assistant and husband).
It feels so good to have the ability to return to doing one thing that I like a lot, regardless that I’ve needed to discover new methods of doing issues.
However sufficient about me and my well being journey!
Will you be taking a journey of your personal to go to the subsequent New York Metropolis Jewellery and Object Present? It’s returning to the Metropolitan Pavilion April 18-21, 2024. You may be taught extra right here on their web site or purchase your tickets via Eventbrite right here.
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