JCK Jewelry Agenda: Week of April 6

By Amy Elliott | April 03, 2025

Hurry! One of the week’s best events is happening today at NYC’s Fifth Avenue Hotel. It’s also a great time to be in London, with the opening of two glittering exhibitions. And Passover starts Saturday night—Chag Sameach to all who celebrate.

ATTEND

Jewels of The White Lotus: April 6, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. (in person)

David Webb Elephant Cuff — *David Webb Repoussé Elephant Cuff in 18k hammered gold with cabochon ruby, $43,500*

If you’re loving The White Lotus as much as we are, this event is right up your alley. Join Alex Bovaird, the hit show’s costume designer, and Levi Higgs, head of archives and brand heritage at David Webb, for brunch at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in a conversation moderated by Marion Fasel, jewelry historian and creator of The Adventurine. A selection of David Webb jewels featured on the show—including the custom Snake Charmer Necklace—will be on view at the event.

SHOP

The NYC Jewelry, Antique & Object Show: Through April 7 (in person)

Jewels by Grace Princess Cut Solitaire — *Jewels by Grace 4.05 ct. princess-cut diamond solitaire ring*

Held at the Metropolitan Pavilion, this newcomer designer/vintage/estate jewelry show opened yesterday and luckily, you have two more days to shop. Among the exhibitors we’d hit up first: Designers like GiGi Ferranti and Ashley Zhang Jewelry, and some of our favorite vintage sellers including Lisa Kramer Vintage, Wilson’s Estate, Jewels by Grace, and Ishy Antiques.

VISIT

The Edwardians–Age of Elegance in London: Opens April 11 (in person)

Faberge cigarette case — *Fabergé, Cigarette case, 1908 (photo: © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2024/Royal Collection Trust)*

In this exhibition hosted by The King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace visitors are invited to experience the lives and tastes of two of England’s most fashionable royal couples, King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, and King George V and Queen Mary. On view through Nov. 23, more than 300 artworks and objects from the Royal Collection will be on display, including jewels and accessories by Fabergé, Garrard, and Cartier.

Cartier in London: Opens April 12 (in person)

Scarab Brooch Cartier London 1925 — *Scarab Brooch, Cartier London, 1925. Blue-glazed Egyptian faience with rubies, emeralds, citrine, diamonds, onyx, platinum and gold. Nils Herrmann, Collection Cartier (photo: © Cartier)*

Blockbuster alert! The V&A South Kensington’s new Cartier exhibition features more than 350 objects to illustrate the evolution of the maison’s legacy of art, design and craftsmanship since the turn of the 20th century. Tiaras feature prominently; other highlights include: the Williamson Diamond brooch commissioned by Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 featuring the rare 23.6 ct. pink Williamson diamond; Grace Kelly’s engagement ring (1956); Mexican film star María Félix’s exceptional snake necklace (1968); and the Crash wristwatch designed by Cartier London (1967), among many, many others.

Top: Rush Hour ’Til Late Diamond Bangle with 10.5 cts. t.w. round brilliant diamonds in 18k white and blackened white gold, $81,000; Jessica McCormack