Jewelry Jaunts | Details

Join NYC Jewelry Week Founder Bella Neyman for Jewelry Jaunts, a five-week exploration of New York City’s rich jewelry landscape. This curated course offers participants the unique opportunity to engage directly with some of the most remarkable and unconventional jewels created over the past two centuries. Through guided visits to distinguished public institutions and exclusive private collections, attendees will experience jewelry history firsthand. The program also includes rare access to the studios of prominent contemporary designers, providing insight into both historical and modern practices. Each session will focus on a specific period or theme in jewelry, presented by esteemed curators, gallerists, collectors, dealers, and makers. Rather than relying on images alone, this course invites participants to witness the artistry and craftsmanship of exceptional jewels brought vividly to life.
In anticipation of NYCJW25 (November 17-23), all of the visits are curated with the overarching theme of ArtWorn.

Jewelry Jaunts Schedule
Mondays 12 pm -1:30 pm EST
September 8 – October 6, 2025
Weekly Breakdown
- September 8 : Storytelling with Bettina Speckner
- September 15 : The Majestic Jewelry of Anthony Lent
- September 22 : Contemporary Meets Vintage: Sam Gassman and E. Fox Harrell
- September 29 : Painting with Stones: The World of Lapidary Artist Robert Bentley
- October 6 : A Private Tour of Susan Grant Lewin’s Contemporary Jewelry Collection
Addresses and access information will be provided to registered Jewelry Jaunts participants only. Please note that changes to the schedule may be unavoidable due to unforeseen circumstances. We update the schedule as soon as any changes occur. Thank you for your understanding!
Weekly Class Descriptions
We’re delighted to share the full journey with you with each week offering a distinct perspective on jewelry’s past, present, and future. Flip through the details below to see what’s in store, from private studio visits to rare collection tours, all thoughtfully curated.
Participation Fee
$500 USD
Registration Deadline
September 5, 2025