July 2026

Ryan Seng, Noir Necklace, 2025, in wood, copper, stainless steel, 9 x 9 inches (22.8 x 22.8 mm), Limoges Porcelain Necklace 1, 2025, in porcelain, satin ribbon, 9 x 72 inches (22.8 x 182.9 cm), photo: Eric Perry

Meet the Outstanding Students of 2025–2026

The all-nighters are over—what a relief! Students in the jewelry programs of AJF member schools have finished their coursework and installed their final exhibitions. Congratulations! Faculty identified one outstanding grad or undergrad from their current class You’ll see their best work in the photo essay below Keep a close eye on the trajectories of these […]

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Jennifer Altmann to Author the Book Rejeweled: Ordinary Objects Become Extraordinary Adornments

Lynchburg, VA, US—A necklace made of tangerine rind. A brooch with the legs of a Barbie doll. Earrings made from rabbit fur. These jewels—and many more—will be featured in Rejeweled: Ordinary Objects Become Extraordinary Adornments, a book by journalist Jennifer Altmann. It will be published on Earth Day in 2029 by Arnoldsche Art Publishers, the

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On Offer

July 2026, Part 2 These days, it sure would be nice to treat ourselves. It feels great to get a superb piece of art jewelry while celebrating and supporting artists and the galleries who show them! Art Jewelry Forum’s international gallery supporters celebrate and exhibit art jewelry. Our bi-monthly On Offer series allows this extensive network of international galleries to showcase

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Have You Heard

July 2026, Part 2 Art Jewelry Forum is pleased to share all jewelry news. If you’re a member of AJF, you may add news and ideas to this bi-monthly report by submitting here. If you aren’t a member, but would like to become one, join AJF here. Some of the news items below have no accompanying

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Lori Talcott, Grimoire (detail), 2025, neckpiece in oxidized silver, wool, vintage ribbon, 19 x 6 ½ x 1 ½ inches (483 x 165 x 38 mm), photo: artist

Jewels for the Underworld

Note: During the installation of Lori Talcott: Jewels for the Underworld in New York City’s SoHo, the writer of this review held multiple conversations with the artist. Talcott’s quotes below are pulled from those discussions. Lori Talcott:  Jewels for the Underworld, 2025 November 21–23, 2025 New York City Jewelry Week, New York Presented by Sienna Patti

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Viktor Kalinowski, Rings, 2025, (left) titanium, carved jasper, 18-karat gold, diamond, size L, ¾ x ¾  x 1 ⅜ inches (20 x 20 x 35 mm), (right) titanium, green granite, size O1/2, ⅝ x ⅜ x 1 ⅜ inches (16 x 11 x 34 mm), photo: Jane Bowden

On Offer

July 2026, Part 1 These days, it sure would be nice to treat ourselves. It feels great to get a superb piece of art jewelry while celebrating and supporting artists and the galleries who show them! Art Jewelry Forum’s international gallery supporters celebrate and exhibit art jewelry. Our bi-monthly On Offer series allows this extensive network of international galleries to showcase

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Have You Heard

July 2026, Part 1 Art Jewelry Forum is pleased to share all jewelry news. If you’re a member of AJF, you may add news and ideas to this bi-monthly report by submitting here. If you aren’t a member, but would like to become one, join AJF here. Some of the news items below have no accompanying images. AJF

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