Ancient Forms: Jake Matluck Trunk Show at NYC Jewelry Week 2026

Jake Matluck brings ancient-inspired, hand-fabricated fine jewelry in 22k gold and natural materials to his first ESQUELETO trunk show.
About this Event

We are thrilled to welcome emerging local jeweler Jake Matluck to our New York store for his first trunk show at ESQUELETO! Jake will be be here in person with an incredible array of high-karat, ancient-inspired pieces. Come by to meet the talented designer and shop his latest collection of hand-fabricated fine jewelry, rooted in ancient goldsmithing techniques and reimagined for the modern wearer. Jake hand crafts each piece in his NYC studio using his signature 22k yellow gold alloy, natural gemstones, uncultured pearls, and antique diamonds. Emphasizing materiality, origin, and process, his work resists mass production in favor of intimate, craft-driven artistry.

Contributors:
Jake Matluck is the designer and bench jeweler behind his eponymous line, rooted in ancient goldsmithing techniques with an emphasis on hand-fabrication. Matluck’s work draws on goldsmithing traditions from ancient cultures reimagined through a modern lens. With each collection Matluck highlights fabrication techniques and materials from a different era, drawing inspiration from the past, recontextualized for the modern wearer.

ESQUELETO features a thoughtfully edited selection of handcrafted fine jewelry, artwork, and objects. With a commitment to ethical sourcing, sustainable practices, and supporting creative and talented independent designers and makers, ESQUELETO is a destination for the most unique fine jewelry, presented in our casual, light-filled boutiques.

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.