HERE WE ARE is a strategic initiative aimed at tackling inequity and underrepresentation in the jewelry industry through meaningful action. Launched in 2019, the program spotlights creators and raises awareness about diversity, inclusion, equity, representation, and allyship.

Each year, in line with our mission and core values, we support a diverse range of jewelers, artists, and designers from across the United States.

HERE WE ARE AWARDS

Established in 2020, the HERE WE ARE Awards honor exceptional talent. Each year, three individuals demonstrating outstanding dedication to their craft receive financial awards sponsored by prominent industry organizations. NYC Jewelry Week celebrates award recipients every November.

EXHIBITIONS AWARD $5000 – The Exhibition Award is granted to an established jeweler to produce an exhibition for NYCJW. Previous recipients include Lorraine West Jewelry, Third Crown, Angeley Martinez, and Jam+Rico. David Yurman sponsors the Exhibition Award.

EMERGING ENTREPRENEURS AWARDS $1500 – The Emerging Entrepreneurs Awards offers two awards of $1500 granted to emerging jewelers to expand their business. Previous recipients include Cheena Lee, Cindy Liebel, Dominique Renée, Jam & Rico, Harlin Jones, Metaalia Jewelry, Embirikos, Huckleberry Woman, El Techichi Jewelry, and Yacine Hamdani. Halstead sponsors the Emerging Entrepreneur Awards

EQUITY STATEMENT

NYC Jewelry Week champions equity and inclusion, actively supporting our community through five core tenets: Awareness + Education + Empowerment + Opportunity + Sustainability.

NYC Jewelry Week embraces responsibility and accountability and commits to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture within the jewelry community through our programs, platform, and initiatives. We take a stand against racism. NYCJW actively builds an environment that promotes diversity, inclusion, mindfulness, relationships, and dialogue.

We designed our strategic initiatives to break down barriers for underrepresented jewelers by providing access to information and resources. NYC Jewelry Week also create professional and economic growth opportunities while promoting accessibility and sustainability within the industry.

Everyone makes up an inclusive community, and we commit to serving everyone with jewelry for all. We commit to the engagement and inclusion of everyone regardless of age, culture, ability, education, gender, gender identity, language, origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We use our platform to build a culture that is inclusive through awareness, education, and empowerment. Through our partnerships we provide opportunities that sustain the artists, designers, and creatives we serve.

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

Businesses and brands that champion equity in the jewelry industry support HERE WE ARE. These brands dedicate both time and finances to ensure that the HWA platform can support the jewelers within it and make positive change in the jewelry industry. Previous sponsors and partners include: Greenwich St. Jewelers, Black in Jewelry Coalition (BIJC), 1stDibs, Muzo Emeralds, David Yurman, Halstead, Alain Simic, Toby Myles, Myron Toback Inc., and Liz Kantner.