The primary ever New York Metropolis Jewellery and Object Present.

I’ve two unbelievable items of stories for you right this moment, darlings: first, I had the BEST time on the inaugural New York Metropolis Jewellery and Object Present, and second, the occasion is occurring once more just some weeks!!

So don’t despair when you 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, it’s possible you’ll ask? Don’t fear, I’m going to point out you.

I went up to NYC for the first ever New York City Jewelry and Object Show (NYCJAOS)!

Why is the New York Metropolis Jewellery and Object Present (NYCJAOS) distinctive and thrilling? In contrast to most huge jewellery reveals right this moment, 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 gifted jewellery designer.

As a present designed by somebody who displays and retailers at reveals, NYCJAOS really takes each the supplier and shopper expertise under consideration in its design. Decrease sales space charges and the potential for sales space sharing signifies that a a lot wider vary of small time sellers are capable of take part, and scrumptious meals offered on web site signifies 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 measurement, and felt really welcoming to all.

Sufficient speak!! I’ll present you the jewellery now.

I loved this antique diamond tiara that I tried on at Ishy Antiques during the New York City Jewelry and Object Show (NYCJAOS).

We’re going to kick issues off with TWO TIARAS, simply so that you just instantly perceive how nice the New York Metropolis Jewellery and Object Present was (you know the way a lot I really like a tiara).

This vintage magnificence is a traditional small tiara, full with hairpin to anchor in your glamorous updo. Thanks to my buddy Ishy Antiques for handing this to me instantly upon my arrival at your sales space. You do perceive me.

A remarkable antique pearl and carved malachite tiara from Ishy Antiques during the New York City Jewelry and Object Show

The second tiara was extra uncommon and completely required a closeup. This outstanding piece encompasses 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.

An extraordinary antique Victorian era snake necklace, with enamel detail, gemstones, and diamonds. From Halle's Jewels at The New York City Jewelry and Object Show

Whereas we’re with 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 fashion earlier than, however I’ve by no means ever seen such a pristine, opulent one in particular person. Have a look at that flawless blue enamel, the large, lush coloured gem stones within the snake’s head, the perfection of its sinuous gold scale-like hyperlinks! Huge swoon.

Eyeba makes jewelry out of real prosthetic eyes - the results are eerie and beautiful. Seen at the New York City Jewelry and Object Show (NYCJAOS).

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 actually 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.

A stunning antique Arts and Crafts era brooch with colored gems, a large pearl, and enamel. From DK Bressler.

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 doable that components of it could be earlier or later – the amethyst briolette was seemingly a later addition and I do surprise if that beautiful enamel-adorned pearl could possibly be from an earlier piece.

How great are all these glowing, foil-backed gems? I really like this type of stunning jewellery thriller.

An incredible antique monogram pendant with the letter S in turquoise and pearls. At Sandy Jacobs Antiques.

Sure, S is the primary preliminary of my final identify, and no, I can’t keep in mind why I didn’t purchase this absurdly stunning 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 ponder what initially dangled there. Pearl drops, maybe?

I love these two antique sapphire and diamond rings from Jewels by Grace! Seen at the New York City Jewelry and Object Show (NYCJAOS).

The November New York Metropolis Jewellery and Object present was the primary time because the pandemic that I’ve gotten to see quite a 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 every thing in her case.

In fact I discovered some Artwork Deco rings to fall in love with. Who may resist these two beauties?? The one disadvantage is that it’s almost unimaginable to decide on between them. Maybe that’s how I managed to stroll away with out them.

I had to try on these antique old mine cut diamond earrings from Jewels by Grace. 14 carats of diamonds in one ear!

Grace of Jewels by Grace was additionally type sufficient to let me attempt on the beautiful outdated mine minimize diamond earrings she was carrying that day.

I believe they give the impression of being badass worn on the identical facet. I’ve 14 carats of diamonds on one earlobe on this photograph! Are you able to even?

Additionally, aren’t they excellent with my very own vintage paste riviere? That’s a private assortment piece I’ll be taking to my grave.

A stunning pair of antique diamond and ruby hand earrings from Keyamour. Seen at the New York City Jewelry and Object Show (NYCJAOS).

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 really sway forwards and backwards with the wearer’s motion. Add to that every 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 acquired to stare into her circumstances on daily basis as I walked previous. So grateful I lastly caught her whereas not mobbed by prospects in order that I may play with these earrings!

A wonderful masquerade locket from Marilyn & Co. I love her diamond eyes! Seen at the New York City Jewelry and Object Show (NYCJAOS).

I’ve a selected weak point for masquerade jewellery, and this vintage locket from Marilyn & Co. is an distinctive instance of the style.

Have a look at the element: the grey and white strands of the woman’s hair, the lighter lace or silk edging on the hem of her black masks, the glint of her diamond eyes! If I had been fortunate sufficient to be the caretaker of this piece, I’d spend all day watching and making up tales about who she may need been and what mischief she may need gotten as much as whereas in disguise.

I even have a complete Pinterest board devoted to masquerade jewellery. See it right here.

An exquisite antique brooch with diamonds and demantoid garnets from Abbot & Austin. Seen at the New York City Jewelry and Object Show (NYCJAOS).

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 guess lots of people would assume these are emeralds, however they’re really garnets doing what garnets do finest.

An extraordinary antique enamel pendant from Lowther Antiques. Seen at the New York City Jewelry and Object Show

Pat Novissimo of Lowther Antiques was one other worldwide supplier I used to be very comfortable to see for the primary time because the pandemic! Pat is a legend within the vintage jewellery trade, and for good cause: her assortment of outstanding older vintage items – assume Georgian and earlier – is unparalleled.

Pat not often permits her assortment to be photographed, since she largely sells to different sellers, however she was type sufficient to let me doc a number of items, together with this unimaginable very early enamel pendant with spiritual symbolism.

Antique pearl and diamond rings from Abbot and Austin. Seen at the New York City Jewelry and Object Show (NYCJAOS).

Should you had been frightened my “balancing too many rings on one hand” expertise had gotten rusty, don’t fear – I’ve nonetheless acquired 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).

An exquisite Edwardian era necklace with a diamond pendant and woven seed pearl chain. I had to try it on! From Basilio Jewelry at NYCJAOS.

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 every thing I really like about this jewellery period: the fragile platinum work, the exactly woven seen pearls, the utter magnificence 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.

A stunning antique Edwardian diamond and pearl lavalier necklace from Marilyn & Co. Seen at the New York City Jewelry and Object Show (NYCJAOS).

Should you’re searching 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 fashion and a deliciously lumpy pearl, however it’s a pendant appropriate for every day put on, moderately than an enormous showstopping sautoir.

Spectacular antique Iberian earrings in gold with emeralds, from Sandy Jacobs Antiques.

Now a soar backwards in time 130 years or so…to those completely great vintage Iberain bow earrings from Sandy Jacobs Antiques. I really like this fashion 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 on daily basis.

I stay for the luxurious, chunky emeralds in these infants. They appear like they’ve simply been recovered from a shipwreck and I imply that within the BEST method.

An exceptional enamel vinaigrette pendant from DK Bressler. Seen at the New York City Jewelry and Object Show (NYCJAOS).

This extraordinary treasure from DK Bressler may 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 cloth 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.

Have 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 presumably 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 when you’re retaining monitor at dwelling: sure, my associates, 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 keep in mind most of what I’d seen and I wanted six weeks in mattress to recuperate. I’m so grateful for the progress that I’ve made since getting my actual analysis and dealing with the fitting docs.

Returning to covering jewelry shows for the first time since becoming chronically ill.

Touring to reveals appears very completely different lately than it used to: it now includes every day bodily remedy on lodge flooring, wheelchair help at airports, being the one masked particular person within the room, hiding compression socks and assist braces underneath my garments, counting on shoppers to verify 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 finest assistant and husband).

It feels so good to have the ability to return to doing one thing that I really like a lot, though I’ve needed to discover new methods of doing issues.

Jewelry seen at the 2023 November New York City Antique Jewelry and Object Show (NYCJAOS).

However sufficient about me and my well being journey!

Will you be taking a journey of your individual to go to the following 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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