NYC Jewelry Week

What NYC Jewelry Week does

NYC Jewelry Week (NYCJW) is a privately held cultural platform and annual festival founded in 2018 by Bella Neyman, a Cooper Hewitt/Parsons-trained curator and journalist. The organization operates a community-led, event-driven model anchored by a 7-day annual festival held every November across New York City (Manhattan and Brooklyn) and online via YouTube streaming. Year-round programming includes the HERE WE ARE equity initiative (launched 2019), the HWA Awards ($5,000 Exhibition Award plus two $1,500 Emerging Entrepreneur Awards established 2020), the One for the Future emerging-talent recognition program honoring approximately 12 practitioners annually, the USA Jewelry Tour Instagram series, the DISCOVER designer showcase (15+ profiled designers), the Jewelry Jaunts curated travel program (Paris 2025, Rome 2026, NYC 2026), and editorial content via the Future Heirloom blog.

The platform serves four primary segments: jewelry designers and makers seeking visibility and industry connections, jewelry enthusiasts and collectors seeking cultural programming, jewelry brands and retailers seeking sponsorship-driven brand association, and students and scholars seeking educational resources. The core team consists of four contractors: founder Bella Neyman, operations lead Chantel Gushue, social media manager Paige Crooks, and programs coordinator Ariana Bishop.

Revenue is generated through four streams: corporate sponsorship (David Yurman, Halstead, Jewelers Mutual, Heritage Auctions, GIA, BIJC, Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum), advertising (dedicated ad inventory), merchandise sales (Fourthwall storefront), and program fees ($500 per participant for Jewelry Jaunts NYC). No external funding, venture capital, or institutional investment has been disclosed; ownership is concentrated with the founder. Institutional partnerships include Pratt Institute (Official Education Partner), Museum of Arts and Design (Official Museum Partner), Brooklyn Metal Works, The Jewelry Library, and SNAG.

Name

NYC Jewelry Week

Legal name

NYC Jewelry Week

Website

https://nycjewelryweek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NYC Jewelry Week is a privately held cultural platform and annual November festival, founded in 2018, that connects jewelry designers, makers, collectors, brands, and students through year-round programming, awards, editorial content, and curated travel experiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Events and Festivals

akta.pro primary industry

Designer/Artisan Fashion Jewelry (Independent Brands) (CRAKABAC)

Keywords

• Jewelry cultural events
• Arts festival programming
• Designer showcase platform
• Jewelry industry awards
• Curated travel experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Sponsorship: Corporate sponsorships from jewelry industry companies (Halstead, David Yurman, Jewelers Mutual, Heritage Auctions, GIA, BIJC) provide funding for awards, programs, and festival activities.
2. Advertising: The platform offers advertising opportunities to reach the NYC Jewelry Week audience, as indicated by the dedicated advertising page and deck.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise through the NYC Jewelry Week shop (fourthwall.com).
4. Program Fees - Jewelry Jaunts: Registration fees for curated jewelry travel experiences, such as the NYC Jewelry Jaunts program at $500 USD per participant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NYC Jewelry Week operates a year-round cultural platform centered on an annual November festival celebrating jewelry, supported by strategic initiatives (HERE WE ARE, One for the Future, USA Jewelry Tour), curated travel experiences (Jewelry Jaunts), editorial content (Future Heirloom blog, DISCOVER section), hybrid in-person and virtual programming, and a branded merchandise storefront. The platform primarily serves jewelry enthusiasts, collectors, designers, students, and brands through community-building events, awards, and educational programming.

Product overview

NYC Jewelry Week is a cultural platform dedicated to celebrating jewelry in all its forms through its annual week-long festival (November 16-22), strategic initiatives (HERE WE ARE Awards, One for the Future, USA Jewelry Tour, DISCOVER), curated travel experiences (Jewelry Jaunts), editorial content (Future Heirloom blog), and virtual programming streamed online. The platform connects audiences with jewelry stories, makers, ideas, and experiences year-round, culminating each November in its signature festival.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HERE WE ARE: Strategic initiative launched in 2019 aimed at tackling inequity and underrepresentation in the jewelry industry through meaningful action
• One for the Future
• Jewelry Jaunts
• USA Jewelry Tour
• Future Heirloom
• HWA Awards

Products and services

• NYCJW Annual Festival A 7-day annual celebration of jewelry held every November across New York City and online, featuring exhibitions, panel discussions, shopping opportunities, and retail collaborations. Many programs are free and open to the public; select events require purchased tickets. Targets jewelry enthusiasts, collectors, designers, and brands.
• Jewelry Jaunts Bespoke jewelry trips organized by NYC Jewelry Week, including international trips, NYC-based adventures, and curated educational experiences with gallery visits, studio tours, and designer meetings. The structured NYC program costs $500 USD for a 5-week exploration led by founder Bella Neyman, with bespoke itineraries offered for museums, companies, and groups.
• NYCJW Merchandise Store

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple awards and grants supporting emerging and established jewelers ($5000 exhibition award, $1500 emerging entrepreneur awards)

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, platform, program, community, partner and previous sponsor.

• HalsteadcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimary sponsor of HERE WE ARE Emerging Entrepreneur Awards, providing $1500 grants to two emerging jewelers annually. Halvest also provides Industry expertise through Sylvie Alusitz (Jewelry Community and Education Manager) who participates in award selection panel.
• David YurmancoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of HERE WE ARE Exhibition Award, providing $5000 grant for established jeweler to produce solo exhibition during NYCJW.
• Jewelers MutualplatformGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatform sponsor for NYC Jewelry Week, supporting the overall festival and platform operations.
• Heritage AuctionsprogramGTM or Marketing PartnerProgram sponsor supporting specific NYCJW programming and events.
• Gemological Institute of America (GIA)communityGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity sponsor supporting educational and community initiatives within NYCJW.
• Black in Jewelry Coalition (BIJC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of HERE WE ARE Awards, supporting equity and representation initiatives in the jewelry industry. BIJC champions diversity and inclusion in jewelry.
• Pratt InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Education Partner, providing educational programming and institutional support for NYCJW initiatives.
• Museum of Arts and Design (MAD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Museum Partner, collaborating on exhibitions and cultural programming for NYCJW.
• Brooklyn Metal WorkspartnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization, co-working metalsmithing studio that supports NYC jewelry community and collaborates on programming.
• The Jewelry LibrarypartnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization founded by Karen Davidov, providing research and gallery space that collaborates with NYCJW on exhibitions and events.
• SNAG (Society of North American Goldsmiths)partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional organization partner supporting jewelry education and community within NYCJW programming.
• Greenwich St. Jewelersprevious sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrevious sponsor and partner supporting HERE WE ARE initiative and equity in jewelry industry.
• 1stDibsprevious sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrevious supporter of HERE WE ARE initiative.
• Muzo Emeraldsprevious sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrevious supporter of HERE WE ARE initiative.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• 1stDibs: 1stDibs is a luxury online marketplace for jewelry, watches, and designer goods, and a previous NYCJW sponsor. Comparable as a discovery platform serving high-end jewelry buyers and independent sellers/dealers, though 1stDibs operates transactionally rather than as a cultural festival.
• Women's Jewelry Association (WJA): WJA is a nonprofit industry membership organization running awards (WJA Awards for Excellence), networking, and educational programming for women in jewelry. Comparable to NYCJW as an industry community platform with awards, though focused on professional women rather than independent designers.
• Black in Jewelry Coalition (BIJC): BIJC is an NYCJW partner organization advancing Black representation and equity in the jewelry industry through community, mentorship, and partnerships. Overlaps with NYCJW's HERE WE ARE initiative and shares the same equity-driven mission, though BIJC is membership/community focused rather than event-driven.
• Heritage Auctions (Jewelry): Heritage Auctions is a major NYCJW sponsor and one of the largest auction houses for fine jewelry, watches, and precious stones. Comparable as an industry-facing platform engaging collectors, designers, and enthusiasts via events and editorial, though structured around auction transactions rather than cultural programming.

Regional players

• Munich Jewelry Week: Annual Munich-based contemporary jewelry festival co-located with Handwork & Design / Schmuck, featuring exhibitions across the city. Operates the same city-wide festival model as NYCJW but in the European contemporary-jewelry capital.

Direct peers

• Art Jewelry Forum (AJF): AJF is a nonprofit community and editorial platform dedicated to contemporary art jewelry, producing publications, panels, and education programming. It directly mirrors NYCJW's editorial/community mission and overlaps with the founder's board affiliation.
• London Jewelry Week: London's flagship annual jewelry festival showcases contemporary and fine jewelry through exhibitions, talks, and designer showcases. It is the most direct international analogue to NYCJW's annual festival model with city-wide programming and brand-discovery focus.
• The Couture Show: Couture is a curated luxury jewelry and timepiece show held annually, focused on designer and high-end brands with editorial-quality presentation. Comparable to NYCJW as a curated event platform serving independent and emerging designers, though Couture is more transactional and wholesale-oriented.

Emerging players

• Klimt02: Barcelona-based Klimt02 is an international platform connecting contemporary jewelry artists and galleries, with editorial features, awards (New Talents Award), and curated content. Closely comparable to NYCJW's DISCOVER and Future Heirloom editorial surfaces, and serves a similar global independent-designer audience.

Broad incumbents

• JCK (Reed Jewelry Group): JCK operates the largest B2B jewelry trade events and publications in the U.S. (JCK Las Vegas, Luxury, JCK Tucson). It is a broad incumbent that overlaps with NYCJW's industry-facing events and editorial, but with a transactional trade-show focus versus NYCJW's cultural festival model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/nycjewelryweek
• Instagraminstagram.com/nycjewelryweek
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nycjewelryweek

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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