Safe Is the New Chic: Expert Tips for Protecting Your Jewelry at NYCJW26

A conversation moderated by Michelle Graff, Editor-in-Chief of National Jeweler, features leading security experts – Jennifer Mulvihill, President of the Jewelers Security Alliance, and Howard Stone, Vice President of Global Asset Protection & Claims at Jewelers Mutual® about the best practices you should follow to protect your jewelry and valuables at home, in public and while traveling. Plus, learn how to stay safe from cyber threats while holiday shopping.

Join us at the Jewelers Mutual® Studio, the jewelry education hub of NYC Jewelry Week, open to the public November 18-21 in the heart of SoHo. Watch daily engraving and stone-setting demos (sponsored by Gesswein), explore 250 pieces from emerging makers, including college and Future Jewelers Academy students (select works for sale), and catch a talk on jewelry trends and shopping tips. Pop by to learn how to protect your jewelry and valuables, grab a custom latte while sparkling up your jewelry at our cleaning station, sip in style at our custom scarf and charm bar, and enter to win giveaways, plus take-home goodies.

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.