Q Evon designer, Suzanne Q. Evon, considers herself a “Refined Rebel.” While she began designing at the age of 8 years old, her journey to jewelry design was not straightforward. While modeling in New York City, she began studying at Parsons Scho

The designer behind JewelBird, Julia Murphy, sees a close link between her previous career as a therapist and jewelry design. She explains that just as a therapist hopes to shed light on each client’s inner world, jewelry “acts as an agent of per

The Finest Stack designer, Annika Thomas, took a circuitous path towards jewelry design that continues to inform her approach to the creative process. As a child, she underwent a major corrective surgery that resulted in a year’s-worth of hospital

Founder of Ethicarat, Komal Patel, established the brand in order to solve a problem. With a background in building products, leading innovations and executive leadership at large tech companies, she also comes from a multi-generational fine jewelry

For over 30 years, designer Alex Nazar has been creating custom designs using exquisite gemstones and precious metals. Drawn to the craft as a teenager, his curiosity and love for the artform have only grown deeper over the years. He got his start me

The Fall 2023 edition of the JA New York Show was a high-energy event that provided motivated buyers with ample opportunity to shop, network and engage with industry insiders. JA New York was proud to introduce its new Industry Row, where several non