New York – A new antique jewellery show is coming to New York City this autumn, just in time for NYC Jewelry Week.
KIL Promotions, an event company founded by jewellery designer and antiques dealer Konstantinos Leoussis of KIL NYC, is producing the first NYC Autumn Jewellery and Object Show.
The inaugural show will be held at the Metropolitan Pavilion from 16-19 November.The show will be open to both the trade and consumers.
“I wanted to create a new and exciting jewellery event … that could bring together all kinds of dealers, collectors and object lovers from all walks of life,” said Leoussis in a press release announcing the new show.
“This is an amazing opportunity for antique jewellery dealers, watch dealers, contemporary jewellery designers and object sellers to showcase their items in one of the greatest cities in the world, in an uplifting and supportive environment.”It’s that supportive atmosphere that will set this show apart from others, says Leoussis.
“We want to create as many opportunities for SEO, press, etc. for our dealers, because they are the ones who make the show as special as it is. We want to listen to them and invest in them as much as they are willing to invest in this new venture of ours,” he told National Jeweler in an email.Affordability is also a hallmark of the show, according to organisers, with pricing that is “reasonable and competitive”, making it an accessible venue for a wider range of exhibitors.
Retailers wishing to buy at the show and refresh their stock will also have the opportunity to purchase at wholesale prices.
On the show floor, visitors will find a selection of antique and vintage jewellery and watches, including from the Victorian and Art Deco eras, say organisers.
Vendors are encouraged to share the story of their jewellery with guests, particularly the craftsmanship that went into its creation, as a way of building connections with the industry.
There will also be a space for contemporary jewellery designers to showcase their work and share their stories.
Organising a fair is no small feat, as Leoussis can attest.
“The hardest part was everything from creating a website, to doing an immense amount of outreach – mostly in person – to mapping out the booths, to spending an enormous [amount of] time answering potential vendors’ questions. It’s been worth it because the response has been really amazing”.
A spring version of the show is tentatively scheduled for April 2024, while a sister show in Tokyo is planned for next summer.
