Upcoming Events
Metro Spring Fling!
May 16th, 2012 6-8pm
Hearst Tower
"Objects of Desire: Lessons from Leaders in Jewelry, Fashion & Style"
Co-Hosted with VERANDA magazine, featuring Editor-in-Chief Dara Caponigro and Special Guest /Moderator Fern Mallis, creator of “Fashion Week,” along with stylist extraordinaire/designer Lori Goldstein and award-winning designer/retailer Alexis Bittar.
Please click here to register now!
3M’s (Metro Mix and Mingle's)
Third week 3M’s are the place to be! Mix and Mingle with other members while simultaneously discovering new spots in the city. Always held on the third week of the month, metro members and guests get together for an after work drink from 6-8pm. Vander Bar, the Campbell Apartment and the Empire Room have been the spots for 2012 so far.
Past Events
Speed Mentoring
Monday, April 30 from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Gemological Institute of America’s New York Education Center Please visit the Event Calendar page for more information.
3C:"Chew, Chat and Chill"
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Al Fredo's of Rome
4 West 49th Street
New York, NY 10020
Ethical Sourcing: Where DO your diamonds come from?"
Diamond industry leaders discussed the process from mine-to-market in today's environment.
High Fashion, High Jewels
Tuesday, February 7
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sotheby's
Major fashion and jewelry brands are making a major impact. Jewelry houses are forging alliances with fashion brands. The delicate balance between designer namesake brands and labels like Chanel and LVMH/Bulgari are transforming the retail landscape and even the look of jewelry.
It was standing room only at Sotheby's on February 7 when 200 member-guests of Fashion Group International and the Women's Jewelry Association attended the FGI Frontliner event High Fashion! High Jewels! Jewelry lovers were treated to a preview of Sotheby's "Important Jewels" auction items valued at $68 million. The preview was followed by a lively panel discussion moderated by Robin Wright. Assist. VP/Specialist of the Sotheby's Jewelry Department on the shifting paradigm of fashion and jewels. Sponsored by: Wall Street Journal.
WJA Metro Chapter Holiday Party!
On November 29th, the WJA Metro Chapter hosted the annual Holiday Party. This year, the setting took place in a new venue - 3 West Club! There was a great turn out and everyone enjoyed the networking, food, and fun.
Welcome to the WJA Metro Chapter!
With the great success of 2011 behind us, all of us at the Women's Jewelry Association are thrilled to welcome you to our 2012 & 2013 events. Mentoring, learning, and networking combined with the wonderful women of the WJA make this organization truly unique.
Below, you'll see a number of our past events, and you can also join us for events such as our 3C "Chew, Chat, and Chill" dinners, our Spring Fling, Mentoring, as well as 3M "Metro Mix & Mingle" happy hours amongst others! To register for our events, please visit our events calendar and again, welcome!
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