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November, 2024 | NYC

We brought red carpet energy to the everyday during NYC Jewelry Week!

Our crack team deployed across the boroughs in this traveling news show to initiate bite-sized chats with local galleries about the stories and history behind their brooch collections. The @put.a.brooch.on.it Instagram served as the hub for this series of roaming investigations. Check out our Story Highlights for all the action.

November 18, 2024 | NYC

We opened this year's NYC Jewelry Week with a talk and reception at The Jewelry Library!

Distinguished fashion historian Dr. Victoria Pass from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) will delve into the rich history and significance of brooches. From ancient adornments to contemporary statement pieces, this presentation will offer a captivating look at how brooches have evolved as symbols of personal expression and style.

August 15, 2024 | Baltimore, MD

Baltimore Jewelry Center co-hosted our semi-private evening of superlative broocherie!

With our partners in crime, The Jewelry Library we enjoyed a riveting talk on the fascinating history of brooches in fashion antiquity and modernity by the inimitable Dr. Victoria Pass, MICA professor and researcher in fashion history, design history, and visual culture.
We closed the evening with a super fun button-making workshop with the marvelous Allison Gulick.

June 12, 2024 | NYC

We had an absolute smash at the inaugural "Shop Talk" series with The Jewelry Library in NoMad! 

The evening opened with a lively and entertaining panel, moderated by deCongé with esteemed brooch experts: Patricia Madeja, Studio Jeweler, Goldsmith and Jewelry Program Coordinator, Pratt Institute; Rosena Sammi of The Jewelry Edit; and Vanessa Samet of Vanessa’s Vintage.

Guests then shopped a selection of contemporary and vintage brooches while enjoying cocktails and conversation with friends, new and old.