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KIL NYC Show Returns for Spring Edition

Events & AwardsFeb 14, 2024

KIL NYC Show Returns for Spring Edition

Its second trade event will feature vintage pieces and contemporary collections.

KIL Promotions NYC Spring Jewelry and Object Show
The NYC Spring Jewelry and Object Show, the second show from KIL Promotions, is returning to the Metropolitan Pavilion on April 18-21.
New York—The new antique jewelry trade show from KIL Promotions, which launched last fall, is returning to New York City in April for a spring edition of the event.

The NYC Spring Jewelry and Object Show will again be held at the Metropolitan Pavilion on April 18-21, just ahead of Mother’s Day.

The show celebrates the extraordinary, offering a wide range of pieces, organizers said. 

It will feature a selection of antique and vintage jewelry and watches from around the world, from Art Deco pieces to Victorian designs and classic watches, as well as one-of-a-kind finds, passed down from generation to generation.

Mary Ann-tiques jewelry
A collage of assorted vintage and antique jewelry, offered by Mary Ann-tiques


Vendors are handpicked and encouraged to showcase pieces in a curated setting, sharing the history and cultural significance of each. 

This year’s spring edition will also include the stories of contemporary jewelry designers alongside the legacy of vintage jewels, organizers said, providing collectors with the opportunity to acquire a heritage piece and support the jewelers of today.

Participating contemporary jewelers include KIL N.Y.C., Duvenay, Jewels by Grace, Alex Streeter, Lily Streeter, Thea Grant, A Pocket of Rocks, and more.

KIL N.Y.C. padlock jewelry
The “Nekros Padlock” with pavé rubies and diamond eyes and the “Selene Padlock” with Ceylon sapphire and pavé diamonds by KIL N.Y.C.

 
Through offering vintage pieces and new collections, the NYC Spring Jewelry and Object Show celebrates the ageless beauty of gems and craftsmanship, it said. 

Talks with industry experts will also be available to attendees to advise them on the buying process.  

Topics including how to buy from estates and the art of buying vintage. 

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“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to create a spring jewelry event, especially after the closure of the Pier Show nearly nine years ago,” said Konstantinos I. Leoussis, founder of KIL Promotions and the jewelry designer behind KIL N.Y.C. 

“We aim to bring together jewelry enthusiasts from all over the world to buy and sell from one another and are actively working on a lecture series and special programming at this show to also educate and engage further.”

Leoussis said he founded the event to create a new and exciting jewelry show in partnership with dealers and designers within an uplifting and supportive environment.   

Halle’s Jewels flower brooch
Vintage 18-karat gold “Flower Brooch” with moonstones and sapphires from Halle’s Jewels


The spring show will maintain a focus on consumer experience, staffing a positive, energetic team on site to help buyers and exhibitors navigate, organizers said. 

The event will also utilize influencer partnerships to engage exhibitors with social media. 

Through discovering new jewels and learning about craftsmanship, the show is designed with reasonable and competitive pricing to appeal to a wide range of buyers, including seasoned collectors, enthusiasts, and the trade.

Store owners are encouraged to shop the show as well to make connections with companies and designers. Wholesale pricing will be offered.

To register for the show, visit the NYC Spring Jewelry and Object Show Eventbrite page.

To contact KIL Promotions to discuss vendor, sponsorship, advertising, and partnership inquiries, email Brady@kilpromotions.com

The Tokyo Jewelry and Object Show will debut in Japan this summer, said KIL Promotions, and Saturday markets are launching soon in Manhattan. 

KIL Promotions was established in 2023. 


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