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.
Jewelry Jaunts Schedule
Mondays 12 pm -1:30 pm EST
February 2 – March 9, 2026
Weekly Breakdown
- February 2 : Private Tour of Douriean Fletcher: Jewelry of the Afrofuture
- February 9 : Contemporary Icons: The Work of Fernando Jorge
- February 16 : no class for President’s Day
- February 23 : Building a Community One Bead at a Time with Don’t Let Disco
- March 2 : The Artistry and Craftsmanship Behind Alex Šepkus
- March 9 : Creating with Purpose: The Glass Jewelry of Veronica Mijelshon
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!
Participation Fee
$500 USD
Registration Deadline
January 31, 2026