Petra Class Studio: Salon Style Pop-Up at NYC Jewelry Week 2025

Enter our traveling jewel box at the iconic Hotel Chelsea! We are back in NYC for 2 days only for an intimate pop-up experience with exclusive one-of-a-kind jewelry, salon style discussions, live sketching & personalized design consultations with the artists! Bring your creativity – and loose gemstones or heirlooms for bespoke redesign opportunities. Collectors will receive 10% off all on-site purchases. We can’t wait to reconnect with our favorite New Yorkers!

Join us for Happy Hour on Monday or Tuesday, and for Breakfast or High Tea on Tuesday.

Petra Class grew up and was educated in Germany. After studying art history and philosophy at the University of Stuttgart, she pursued a rigorous traditional education in metalsmithing and design. Petra’s years training as a silversmith constructing tableware informed her approach to jewelry making, inspired foremost by the European tradition of applied art. Living in the exciting city of Berlin before the fall of the Wall, she made her first steps into creating her own world of jewelry, experimenting and learning, establishing herself and selling her work in galleries around Germany. After meeting her husband Steve, a California native, Petra emigrated to San Francisco and founded the jewelry design studio in 1991. Her classical training and connection to the cutting edge European design world combines with the organic and nature inspired attitude of California to create Petraʼs unmistakable vocabulary.

Growing up in the studio environment, Lucas always had a knack for making jewelry. As a child, he would twist gold wire into interesting shapes on the workbench floor, create unique pieces for his friends and help out at the craft shows (some of our longtime customers might remember him as a teenager behind the booth!). Short stints working in the studio throughout his young adult life eventually flourished into a full-time career in 2020, when the pandemic spurred him to further explore his creative side. He enjoys collaborating on one-of-a-kind pieces with Petra and finding influence in her early works. When not at the bench, Lucas and Phoebe travel frequently and can often be found at trunk shows or gathering inspiration at museums across the world.

After studying design & art administration at Parsons School of Design, Phoebe worked in fashion for many years as a publicist. Jewelry was always a passion of hers and being quite close to the brand (she and Lucas have been together since 2015) she often assisted Petra with marketing materials, photoshoots, and trunk shows when possible, before officially joining in 2022 to run operations. A quick study in the world of gemstones, Phoebe finds joy in the design process, playing with colors and composition before pieces make their way to the work bench.

Each November, NYC Jewelry Week proudly presents ‘The Week,’ a 7-day celebration dedicated to the art of jewelry. This annual festival invites a global audience to explore the world of jewelry through a dynamic mix of in-person and virtual experiences, spanning New York City and beyond. Our hybrid program features virtual programs streamed on YouTube alongside immersive on-site activities.

In-person, NYC Jewelry Week brings together leading figures in the jewelry industry to curate extraordinary experiences, including exhibitions, exclusive shopping opportunities, and retail collaborations. Attendees can also participate in insightful panel discussions that explore trends, challenges, and innovations in the field. Each event creates memorable jewelry moments that celebrate the creativity and craftsmanship of the industry.

Committed to inclusivity, many of our programs are free and open to the public. NYC Jewelry Week seeks to reshape how people view jewelry by inviting everyone to appreciate the artistry behind the scenes. Join us in celebrating the transformative power of jewelry and experience the beauty and innovation that define our community.

We look forward to welcoming you to NYCJW25!

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