About this Event
Join us for Jewelry And The Dead, a conversation between Lauren Jennings and Jennifer Gandia, about what it means to honor the dead by wearing jewelry while living. We'll discuss inherited ancestral jewelry and what it means to continue wearing it, memorial jewelry specifically created to honor another's life, and all things adornment connecting us to those that have gone before us. Starting with a brief overview of the origins of the memento mori ranging from pre-Victorian times to the present, you'll learn about techniques such as hair work, engraving, enamel, micro mosaic, and more.
Contributors:
Lauren Jennings, owner of Palm Sunday Fine Jewelry
Jennifer Gandia, co-owner of Greenwich St. Jewelers
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
Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Auditorium, Sheila C. Johnson Design Center, 66 5th Avenue, New York, United States
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