The Hamptons Jewelry Show (HJS) returns July 24–27, 2025, in Southampton, New York, for its eighth edition. The event brings together 80 brands, dealers, and artisans from around the world, offering high-end jewelry including signed pieces from Cartier, Bulgari, Van Cleef & Arpels, and David Webb. Curator Hilary Joy Diaz and founder Rick Friedman emphasize the show's direct-to-customer model, where collectors meet makers and dealers face-to-face, contrasting with traditional retail and art fair models.
The show matters because it highlights the intersection of jewelry and visual art, with organizers drawing parallels between jewelry design and traditional artistic practices—citing Alexander Calder and David Yurman as examples of artists who crossed into jewelry making. It also underscores a shift in the luxury market toward experiential, relationship-driven buying, with Friedman noting that 90% of attendees are expected to purchase, compared to just 5% at typical art fairs. This positions the HJS as a significant event in the broader art and design fair landscape.