The Stories They Tell at NYC Jewelry Week 2025

Studio jewelers Biba Schutz, Steve Ford (Ford/Forlano), Mary Hallam Pearse and Kathleen Browne come together to display recent work. Each day, one of the artists will host a conversation about their own work and process.

Kathleen Browne is Professor Emerita at Kent State University where she headed the Jewelry/Metals/Enameling program for 23 years. Her work has been published in 17 books and is in the collections of the Museum of Arts and Design in NYC, the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution, the Newark Museum, and the Racine Museum.

Ford/Forlano is an self-taught creative partnership making jewelry in Philadelphia and Santa Fe since 1988. Ford and Forlano send work back and forth between their two studios until it feels alive to both artists. They work to transform polymer, a man-made material, into pieces that look like they were found in nature. Their work is in many public and private collections around the US and Europe.

Mary Hallam Pearse received her M.F.A. in Metal from SUNY New Paltz and a B.F.A. in Crafts with an emphasis in Jewelry and Metals from Kent State University. Her work centers around the symbolic and emotive resonance of jewelry and potent materials and how they participate in culture. Shifting scale, moving from image to object to material conditions, her workdramatically changes directions prompted by life events.

Biba Schutz is a true New Yorker. Born in Brooklyn, raised in Queens and for the past 40 years, Manhattan has been her home. A self-taught jeweler, she has challenged her curiosity and developed her skills to create her voice. Her jewelry is often published and in private and museum collections in the US and internationally.

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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