About this Event
Come for afternoon tea and meet Anna Rasche, writer, gemologist, jewelry historian, and author of the acclaimed book, THE STONE WITCH OF FLORENCE. Rasche will read an excerpt from her latest book, THE CURSED DIAMOND, a thrilling mystery about fate, obsession, survival, and the deadly costs of ambition, inspired by one of history’s most captivating gemstones. Set in New York City, the novel follows two women living a century apart whose fates are bound by the dark legacy of the Midnight Diamond.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Contributors:
Anna Rasche is an author, gemologist and historian who has previously worked in the jewelry collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Her debut novel THE STONE WITCH OF FLORENCE was an October 2024 Indie Next pick, and recommended by The Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, Publisher's Weekly, BookRiot and many others. Her writing has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Crime Reads, and elsewhere. Her second novel, THE CURSED DIAMOND was just released by Park Row.
NYCJW26: November 16–22, 2026
Each November, NYC Jewelry Week presents The Week, a seven-day celebration of jewelry and the people, ideas, and craftsmanship behind it. NYCJW26 brings together a global audience for a dynamic mix of in-person and virtual experiences across New York City and beyond.
Explore the full , featuring exhibitions, shopping experiences, retail collaborations, talks, panels, workshops, demonstrations, tours, and more. Virtual programs will be streamed on YouTube, while in-person events offer opportunities to engage directly with artists, designers, curators, collectors, and other members of the jewelry community.
With many programs free and open to the public, NYC Jewelry Week invites everyone—from longtime jewelry enthusiasts to those just beginning to explore the field—to discover the artistry, ideas, histories, and craftsmanship that make jewelry so compelling.
Join us for NYCJW26, November 16–22, 2026.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Jewelry Library @ Maison 10, 4 West 29th Street, New York, United States
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