Designers After Dark: WJA+Cocktails @DDC at NYC Jewelry Week 2026

After dark, the Diamond District takes on a different energy.

Join the Women’s Jewelry Association New York Metro Chapter for Designers After Dark, an evening showcasing a curated group of independent jewelry designers and makers with collectors, creatives, and industry insiders at the International Gem Tower.

Meet the people shaping what’s next in jewelry, discover one-of-a-kind pieces, and shop directly from the artists. Come early for complimentary drinks from 4–5 PM, then stay awhile and explore.

Presented with the Diamond Dealers Club and Polygon.

Free to attend. Registration required.

Government-issued photo ID required for building entry.

The Women’s Jewelry Association New York Metro Chapter (WJA) is part of the premier professional organization dedicated to advancing the careers of women across the jewelry and watch industries.

For over 40 years, WJA has connected women through networking, mentorship, and education, fostering a dynamic and welcoming community that champions women’s success.

From the bench to the boardroom, WJA exists so women thrive, not just participate, across every facet of the industry.

Founded in 1931, the Diamond Dealers Club (DDC) is the oldest and largest diamond trade organization in the United States and a cornerstone of New York’s world-famous Diamond District. For generations, its members have built the trade on expertise, integrity, and relationships sealed with a handshake. Since 2017, the DDC has called the 11th floor of the International Gem Tower home, a state-of-the-art hub on West 47th Street where this evening’s showcase takes place.

Since 1984, Polygon has been the trusted, members-only network for jewelry and gem professionals. Its online and mobile marketplace offers access to more than $5 billion in goods, from diamonds and gemstones to fine jewelry, watches, and estate pieces, all within a secure, vetted community with no commissions or transaction fees. Polygon also hosts intimate, closed-door conclaves where industry professionals gather to network, learn, and trade, and where lasting relationships are built.

Designers After Dark brings together a curated group of independent designers and makers, each with a distinct voice and vision. Among them are WJA’s own Susan Burde of Magick Alchemy and Kris Harvey of Kris Avery, alongside many more talented artists waiting to be discovered. Meet the makers, hear the stories behind their work, and find a piece that feels entirely your own.

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 NYCJW26 Schedule, 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.