Large exhibitions of contemporary jewelry are rare. A well-stocked bookshelf might include dozens of books that present generous selections of lavishly photographed jewelry from the 1940s to the present (the period that the term “contemporary jewelry” covers). But seeing a lot of contemporary jewelry in person is an uncommon experience, which makes Constellations: Contemporary Jewelry…
February 2026, Part 1 In these worrisome times, we all could use a treat. It feels good to get a terrific piece of art jewelry for ourselves 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…
February 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…
January 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…
January 2026, Part 2 With the start of a new year, why not indulge in a treat? It feels good to get a terrific piece of art jewelry for yourself 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…
Luca Adie loves words. As a professional translator, he hunts for just the right one when translating books from French to English, or into one of the many other languages he speaks. As a jeweler, Adie carves words into rings, brooches and other pieces. A series of chunky, colorful rings carry messages such as “Leave…
January 2026, Part 1 With the start of a new year, why not indulge in a treat? It feels good to get a terrific piece of art jewelry for yourself 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…
December 2025, Part 2 Right now, we all could use a treat. It feels good to get a terrific piece of art jewelry for ourselves 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…
Project Bawra speaks with Aiza Mahmood, Mahvash Salim, and Dua Fatima Baig about their art jewelry practices since their graduation from the Gemstones and Jewellery program in Idar-Oberstein, Germany. Project Bawra: Tell us a bit about your background and the main issues addressed in your work. Aiza Mahmood: Since childhood, I have been fascinated by…
December 2025, Part 2 Art Jewelry Forum is pleased to share the news that members of our community find noteworthy. Is something missing? The success of this compilation of compelling events, news, and items of interest to the jewelry community depends on YOUR participation. If you’re a member of AJF at the Silver level or…
