Holy Ornaments Opening Reception at NYC Jewelry Week 2025 at NYC Jewelry Lab – Brooklyn, NY

The NYC Jewelry Lab presents a collective exhibition curated by Carolina G. Iwanow, showcasing her work alongside her top students. Holy Ornaments celebrates the fusion of textile artistry and precious metals through intricate weaving, knotting, and embroidery in gold and silver. The 2025 edition debuts with an opening reception featuring music, wine, and photography.

Carolina Gonzalez Iwanow

With a career spanning 34 years, Argentinian-born jewelry designer and metalsmith Carolina Gonzalez Iwanow opened NYC Jewelry Lab in Brooklyn in 2015. The studio is an inspiring space where she teaches, mentors, and fosters a vibrant community. It has become a true incubator for jewelry—a creative and conscious universe devoted to learning, designing, crafting, and sharing in a joyful, respectful, safe, sustainable and mindful way. Supporting each student’s growth, Carolina encourages exploration of design and the creative process.

Participants

Aayushi Khowala, Alison Rask, Anushri Gupta, Carolina Gonzalez Iwanow, Catherine Teasdale, Danielle Dejoy, Finneganr Mack, Gabriella Catalano Mallardi, Harper Levy, Harvey Andrew, Isabelle Poptean, James Brancato, Joaquin Knepp, John D Chow, Kristina Olson, Natalie Ferguson, Rachael Kurjakovic, Odimar Fermin, Sue Kim, Wallace Stelzer.

NYCJW25: November 17 – 23, 2025

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!