Current Jewellery Exhibitions

This list of current and forthcoming jewellery exhibitions is provided as a service to our members. We have no means of checking the accuracy of the information, and cannot take responsibility for any mistakes. Please check in advance before visiting an exhibition to avoid disappointment.

Please tell us here if there are any other jewellery exhibitions which we should add to this list, or if anything needs correcting. You can see lists of past exhibitions here.

UK

Birmingham

Birmingham Jewellery Biennial

visitbirmingham.com/event/birmingham-jewellery-biennial

Birmingham will host a glittering, month-long festival in May 2027, celebrating over 250 years of jewellery making in the city, with exhibitions, activities and workshops featuring the work of world-class creatives plus the chance for visitors to make their own jewellery every day.
Birmingham was named as a World Craft City for Jewellery and Allied Trades by the World Crafts Council, and organisers have announced that Birmingham Jewellery Biennial will take place across the Jewellery Quarter and wider city centre throughout May 2027.
Dedicated to the art, innovation and heritage of jewellery, Birmingham Jewellery Biennial will bring together sparkling exhibitions, show-stopping installations and special events in the month-long celebration of British and international craft and design.

May 2027

St. Pauls Square , Birmingham, West Midlands B3 1QS

Dundee

Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery

vam.ac.uk/dundee/whatson/exhibitions/vivienne-westwood-jewellery

From the beginning of her career, Vivienne incorporated jewellery as a powerful and integral part of her designs - to add meaning and give expression to the body. This exhibition will present four decades of archive and runway jewellery displayed together as a collection for the first time. Celebrating the house’s relationship with Scotland, the exhibition will also highlight Vivienne’s love of Scottish textiles and tradition through a selection of archive looks.

opens 26 March 2027

V&A Dundee

1 Riverside Esplanade, Dundee DD1 4EZ

Open daily 10:00 – 17:00

Admission free - charge for some exhibitions

Edinburgh

The Edwardians: Age of Elegance

rct.uk/collection/exhibitions/the-edwardians-age-of-elegance

Explore the opulence and glamour of the Edwardian age through the lives and tastes of two of Britain’s most fashionable royal couples – King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, and King George V and Queen Mary – from their family lives and personal collecting to their glittering social circles and spectacular royal events.
Discover works by the most renowned contemporary artists of the period, including Carl Fabergé, Frederic Leighton, Edward Burne-Jones, Rosa Bonheur and John Singer Sargent.
The exhibition covers the period from Edward and Alexandra's wedding in 1863 up to the end of the First World War.

24/04/2026 - 6/12/2026

The King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse

Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX

Open daily 9.30am – 5.00pm

Adult £11.00, Young Person (18-24) £7.00, Child (5-17) £5.50, Disabled Person £5.50

London

More is More: The Magical World of Peter Chang

There will be a private view and curator talk for SJH members on 15 September. For details, see the News page.

lyonandturnbull.com/events/the-magical-world-of-peter-chang

As part of London Design Festival and the Mayfair Design District, Lyon & Turnbull is honoured to present 'More is More: The Magical World of Peter Chang', a major exhibition exploring the work of Peter Chang, a visual artist and colourist whose distinctive practice defied conventional boundaries.
Bringing together prints, jewellery, sculpture, drawings and archival material, the exhibition reveals the extraordinary visual language that connected Chang's work across disciplines. Part storyteller, part inventor, Chang drew inspiration from both the natural and manmade worlds, creating works that are at once sensual, playful and unexpected.
While he became internationally renowned for his radical jewellery, Chang saw himself first and foremost as a visual artist, for whom cross-disciplinary practice was essential. The exhibition traces his creative journey from printmaking and sculpture to the sculptural jewellery works for which he became renowned.

14/09/2026 - 19/09/2026

Lyon & Turnbull

22 Connaught Street, London, W2 2AF

Daily 10:00 - 16:00

Admission free

London

Ramses and the Pharaoh’s Gold: The Exhibition

batterseapowerstation.co.uk/events/ramses-and-the-pharaohs-gold

King Ramses II, widely known as Ramses the Great, ruled Egypt for nearly 67 years and remains one of history’s most iconic pharaohs. Known for his extensive monument-building, military strategy and diplomacy, and a vast dynasty of more than 100 children, this exhibition invites you to witness the power of a reign and explore the rise of a ruler who sought not only to command an empire, but to secure his immortality for millennia to come.
Journey through Egypt's golden age from the temples of Abu Simbel to the Valley of the Kings and come face to face with 180 priceless treasures on loan from the Supreme Council of Antiquities. The exhibition’s crowning masterpiece is the Coffin of Ramses II — a once-in-a-generation opportunity to see the pharaoh’s original sarcophagus. Discover gold masks and silver coffins from the royal tombs of Tanis, beautifully preserved animal mummies and amulets, dazzling jewellery alongside colossal sculptures, carvings and stone heads.

28/02/2026 - 1/01/2027

NEON at Battersea Power Station

2 Circus Road East, SW11 8DQ

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday, 10am-4pm, Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 9am-6pm

Adults £24.55, children £19.55.

London

Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art

vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/schiaparelli

The UK’s first exhibition on Elsa Schiaparelli spans the 1920s to today, celebrating the innovative designer's influence. It traces the fashion house’s groundbreaking origins and its evolution under current creative director Daniel Roseberry. Includes some jewellery and a large case of buttons.

28/03/2026 - 8/11/2026

V&A South Kensington

Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL

Daily: 10.00 – 17.45, Friday: 10.00 – 22.00

Adults £28.

London

Constantinople to Istanbul: One City, Two Empires

vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/constantinople-to-istanbul-one-city-two-empires

A major UK-first exhibition exploring 1,600 years of extraordinary art and design, offering a compelling new perspective on a city defined by artistic excellence across more than a millennium.

opens 7/11/2026

V&A South Kensington

Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL

Daily: 10.00 – 17.45, Friday: 10.00 – 22.00

Adults £28.

London

Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style

Extended until 18 April 2027

rct.uk/about/news-and-features/largest-exhibition-of-queen-elizabeth-iis-fashio

Discover the remarkable style of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch through clothing worn in all ten decades of her life - from birth to adulthood, from princess to queen, and from off-duty style to dressing for the global stage for momentous occasions in Britain’s history.
As well as a spectacular central display of evening gowns, visitors will see jewellery spanning nearly every decade of the Queen's life, including pieces never exhibited before. Among them are items given or loaned by close family for landmark occasions, such as her wedding jewellery. The Queen Caroline and Queen Anne pearl necklaces – shown for the first time – were wedding gifts from her parents, while Queen Mary's Diamond Fringe Tiara – displayed for the first time in almost 20 years – was made for her grandmother and lent to the young bride by her mother.   
Other personal pieces include the bracelet designed by Prince Philip for their fifth wedding anniversary, and the Queen Elizabeth II Aquamarine Tiara and the Burmese Ruby Tiara, commissioned by the Queen and reflecting her own tastes, with the latter on show for the first time.

10/04/2026 - 18/04/2027

The King’s Gallery

Buckingham Palace, London, SW1A 1AA

Daily 10am - 4:30pm

Adult £22.00, Young Person (18-24) £14.00, Child (5-17) £11.00, Disabled Person £11.00

Manchester

City of Suffragettes

craftanddesign.com/exhibitions-events/city-of-suffragettes

'City of Suffragettes' is a major contemporary jewellery exhibition celebrating Manchester’s pioneering role in the fight for women’s rights. Opening as part of the inaugural Manchester Jewellery Week, the exhibition brings together jewellers from across the UK to explore the city’s remarkable feminist legacy through original, thought-provoking jewellery.
Manchester is known around the world as the birthplace of the suffragette movement. Inspired by this extraordinary heritage, members of the Association for Contemporary Jewellery (ACJ) were invited to create new work responding to the women, movements and ideas that have shaped the city – from Emmeline Pankhurst and her family to today’s activists, artists and community leaders. The resulting exhibition presents a diverse collection of contemporary jewellery exploring themes of equality, protest, resilience, courage and transformation. Each piece offers a personal interpretation of Manchester’s feminist story, demonstrating how jewellery can communicate powerful social and political ideas as well as exceptional craftsmanship.

12/09/2026 - 24/12/2026

Manchester Craft & Design Centre

17 Oak Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 5JD

Monday – Saturday, 10am – 5.30pm

Admission free

Newcastle upon Tyne

Treasure: Hidden, Lost, Found

Ending soon

northeastmuseums.org.uk/greatnorthmuseum/whats-on/treasure-hidden-lost-found

Step into the fascinating world of treasure and see some amazing archaeological finds from across the North of England. Roman coins, Viking Age silver, and a buried stash of Tudor coins will all feature in this glittering new exhibition. Explore what makes something valuable - culturally, historically, and personally. Who owns the past? What stories do these objects tell? With thought-provoking displays and interactives, there’s something to spark curiosity in visitors of all ages.
Featuring extraordinary finds from the British Museum, National Museum of Scotland, Vindolanda, and the Great North Museum: Hancock, this is your chance to see why buried history matters.

28/03/2026 - 20/09/2026

Great North Museum: Hancock

Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4PT

Wednesday - Sunday: 10am – 4pm

Admission free

St. Helens

2026 International Bead + Jewellery Exhibition

glassart.org/ifog

This juried exhibition will be shown at The World of Glass in St. Helens, England, as part of the International Festival of Glass. The exhibition is open to bead and jewellery makers worldwide!

27/08/2026 - 31/10/2026

The World of Glass

Chalon Way E, St Helens WA10 1BX

Wednesday - Sunday: 10am – 4pm

Admission free

York

Viking North

yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/exhibition

Filled with magnificent objects, many unseen for generations and others which have never been on public display, this is the best collection of Viking finds to be shown outside London and tells the story of the Viking Age in the North of England from 866 to 1066. Underpinned by new archaeological research and cutting-edge technology, the exhibition combines objects from Yorkshire Museum’s own collection, the Vale of York hoard, co-owned with the British Museum, and specially loaned national and regional items including objects from the Viking Army Camp at Aldwark in North Yorkshire. This combination of artefacts, shown together for the first time, reflects the north as the power base for the Vikings. Many of these items in gold and silver are of high value and prestige – our version of ‘bling’ – that deemed to show the power, wealth and skills of the Viking people who lived in Yorkshire and the wider north of England

11/07/2025 - July 2027

Yorkshire Museum

Museum Gardens, Museum Street, York, YO1 7FR

Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-5pm

Adults £9.50, Child £4.75, Young Person/Students £8.55

EUROPE EX-UK

AUSTRIA

Mistelbach

The mysterious world of the Iberians

mamuz-museum-mistelbach/the-mysterious-world-of-the-iberians

The exhibition ‘The Mysterious World of the Iberians’ at the MAMUZ Museum Mistelbach provides a fascinating insight into the diverse culture of the Iberians. Around 300 original objects from the collection of the Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya in Barcelona and from important archaeological sites in present-day Spain and Portugal provide access to a society that existed more than 2,500 years ago.
Highlights of the exhibition include the silver treasure of Tivissa – including cups, bowls and jewellery, vessels with Iberian inscriptions and ornaments, bronze votive statuettes of worshippers and warriors, skulls with nails hammered into them, and detailed replicas of the fascinating ‘Dama de Elche’ and other female busts.
Interactive stations invite visitors to get involved: putting together ceramic fragments, minting coins and identifying mythical creatures. Creative activities such as drawing votive figures, feeling animals, playing a board game, stamping Iberian motifs and a dressing-up station round off the experience and make a visit to the museum an exciting adventure for the whole family.

14/03/2026 - 29/11/2026

Museum Mistelbach

Waldstraße 44-46, 2130 Mistelbach

Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

Adults €13, Concessions €6.50

Vienna

GLANZSTÜCKE. Van Cleef & Arpels High Jewelry × Masterpieces from the MAK Collection

Ending soon

mak.at/en/program/exhibitions/glanzstuecke

This major exhibition brings together unique and rarely seen objects from the MAK Collection with jewellery artistry from the 120-year history of the High Jewelry Maison founded on Paris’ Place Vendôme in 1906. It is the result of a vibrant exchange between Van Cleef & Arpels and the MAK, brought together by a shared passion and appreciation for exceptional design and peerless craftsmanship.
Through this collaboration, the MAK’s famous collection objects — from medieval textiles to the Wiener Werkstätte’s ingenious designs — engage in a dialogue with the Van Cleef & Arpels patrimonial Collection, which comprises more than 3,000 high jewellery and jewellery creations, timepieces as well as precious objects. What primarily unites the approximately 500 selected objects — more than 300 from the Van Cleef & Arpels Collection and another 200+ from the MAK Collection — is their exceptional craftsmanship, visionary design, and the materials utilised. The pairings also reveal surprising parallels in form, colour, and motifs, which often stem from similar sources of inspiration.

10/06/2026 - 27/09/2026

Museum für angewandte Kunst

Stubenring 5, 1010 Vienna

Tuesday - Sunday, 10 am–6 pm, Tuesday 10 am–9 pm

Adults €18, Concessions €14.50

BELGIUM

Antwerp

Rings That Rock

divaantwerp.be/en/whatson/activities/rings-that-rock

'Rings That Rock' takes you on a fascinating journey through more than seven centuries of ring culture, where power, love and splendour take centre stage. From royal power to personal love stories, from bold statements to refined elegance. 'Rings That Rock' explores the meaning and symbolism of diamond rings from the 15th century to the present day.
Diamonds have never been merely precious stones. They served as symbols of authority, marked political and family alliances, and sealed intimate commitments. 'Rings That Rock' brings together an exceptional selection of diamond rings and shows how these seemingly small objects tell big stories about changing ideas around status, identity, emotion, gender and craftsmanship.
The exhibition combines historical masterpieces with contemporary designs and shows how the diamond ring continually reinvents itself while remaining a powerful symbol of power and love. For centuries, rings have reflected their wearers and the times in which they lived.
The exhibition features royal jewels, bold statement pieces and rings for men. They illustrate how rings were worn and appreciated in different social contexts and periods. Also on display are the first engagement ring and rare designs with pink, heart-shaped diamonds: jewels that combine meaning and aesthetics.

2/04/2026 - 8/11/2026

DIVA museum

Suikerrui 17-19, 2000 Antwerp

Thursday - Tuesday 10.00 - 18.00

Adults €12, 18-25 €8

Antwerp

Inspired by Queen Louise-Marie. Jewellery by Charlotte Vanhoubroeck

divamuseum.be/nl/kalender/inspired-queen-louise-marie-juwelen-door-charlotte-vanhoubroeck

Jewellery artist and art historian Charlotte Vanhoubroeck is creating new jewellery inspired by Louise-Marie of Orléans, the first Queen of the Belgians. Scarcely any of her original jewellery has survived — only descriptions in an inventory remain. These are not copies, but contemporary creations that bring the inner world of a forgotten woman back to life.
Queen Louise-Marie of the Belgians owned around a hundred pieces of sentimental jewellery. These were no ordinary ornaments, but items featuring miniature portraits, locks of hair, inscriptions, and symbolic motifs. They were her way of keeping the memory of loved ones close. They reveal how the Queen commemorated her deceased son, speak of the uncertain love between her and King Leopold I, and even disclose the identity of her best friend.
The exhibition displays the original inventory, drawn up shortly after Louise-Marie’s death. All her personal belongings were meticulously numbered, described, and appraised. Her jewellery was included too: primarily gold brooches, rings, bracelets, and earrings set with gemstones.
Jewellery artist and art historian Charlotte Vanhoubroeck does not reconstruct those lost jewels; instead, she gives new form to the emotions embedded within them. Her contemporary creations engage in a dialogue with historical jewellery and objects. You get to know Louise-Marie as a queen, daughter, mother, lover, and friend.
An exhibition about loss and memory, and about how a piece of jewellery can preserve an entire life.

9/10/2026 - 11/04/2027

DIVA museum

Suikerrui 17-19, 2000 Antwerp

Thursday - Tuesday 10.00 - 18.00

Adults €12, 18-25 €8

DENMARK

Næstved

Til Bal paa Slottet
To the Ball at the Castle

gavnoe.dk/event/til-bal-paa-slottet

This special exhibition, in the most beautiful rooms of the palace, features 33 pieces of head and hair jewellery, most of which were created especially for the exhibition by some of Denmark’s best goldsmiths and jewellery designers.
The exhibition was created in collaboration with jewellery writer Nina Hald and goldsmith Bodil Binner. It draws on the contemporary fascination with balls and tiaras, as seen in everything from the smashing success of the Netflix series “Bridgerton” to the graceful ballerinas who waltz through the rooms of Schönbrunn Palace during the broadcast of Vienna’s traditional New Year’s Concert.
The designs of the hair jewellery – for example tiaras, diadems, hair clips, pins and combs – are diverse, and they are in both a literal and symbolic sense the crowning glory on very special occasions. No other piece of jewellery represents power, rank and wealth to such a great extent, and we also associate the tiara with the royal and tradition-bound. But what does a modern head and hair ornament look like? From June 19, the answer will be given in the most spectacular way at Gavnø Castle. The exhibition shows how the category is interpreted today – and the audience will also have the opportunity to experience creations of exceptional craftsmanship.

19/06/2026 - 15/11/2026

Gavnø Castle

Gavnø 9 • 4700 Næstved

26/05/26 - 5/07/26, 10:00 - 16:00, 6/07/26 - 9/08/26, 10:00 - 17:00, 10/08/26 - 18/10/26, 10:00 - 16:00

Adults DKK 160, 16-17 DKK 85

FRANCE

Chantilly

Exhibition – The Pink Diamond

chateaudechantilly.fr/en/evenement/exhibition-pink-diamond-chantilly

Known as the “Grand Condé,” the Pink Diamond is a historic stone weighing over 9 carats, documented in the collections of the Princes of Condé since the 18th century. This jewel, renowned for its exceptional colour and provenance, was stolen in October 1926 but recovered shortly thereafter, hidden inside an apple.
A century later, the Pink Diamond is once again on public display as part of this special exhibition. To mark the occasion, the Musée Condé and L’École des Arts Joailliers have undertaken an extensive interdisciplinary research project — the first of its kind for a diamond of this calibre. Thanks to wide-ranging gemmological and historical analyses, all of its secrets are now being revealed.

17/10/2026 - 3/01/2027

Château de Chantilly

Rue du Connétable, 60500 Chantilly

Wednesday - Monday, 10:00 - 18:00

Marsal

Le Trésor de Bassing

Extended to 6 December 2026

moselle.fr/jcms/pr_52010/fr/le-tresor-de-bassing

Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of a major archaeological site in the Moselle region, explored in 2010 by INRAP (National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research) during the construction of the high-speed rail line to the East European region.
Occupied for nearly a thousand years, the Bassing site traces the evolution of a territory and its inhabitants from the Celtic farm to the sumptuous Gallo-Roman villa, and on to the constructions of the Early Middle Ages. Through an immersive experience, the exhibition offers a true journey through time, revealing the transformations of a society and the richness of its heritage.
The exhibition highlights a remarkable selection of objects discovered during the excavations including exquisite jewellery. These remains offer invaluable insight into the lives, social status, and cultural practices of the local elites.

15/04/2026 - 6/12/2026

Musée Départemental du Sel de Marsal

Porte de France à Marsal

Tuesday - Sunday, 9:30 - 12:30 and 13:30 - 18:00

Adults €7, Concessions €5

Paris

Pomellato: Le Joaillier Révolutionnaire

Ending soon

exhibition.pomellato.com

At the Palais de Tokyo, Pomellato’s first exhibition in Paris explores the revolutions that have shaped the House since 1967 — in terms of style, craftsmanship, colour, image, and women. Curated by Alba Cappellieri, PhD, Professor and Head of the Jewellery Design Department at Politecnico di Milano, the exhibition brings together heritage creations, contemporary collections, and the creative codes that define Pomellato’s identity, while highlighting its dialogue with some of the world’s greatest photographers.
At the heart of the exhibition lies Pomellato’s most enduring commitment: women. From creations designed for independence and self-expression to the ever-resonant voice of the 'Pomellato for Women' platform, the House affirms a vision of powerful, inclusive, and freely chosen femininity.

24/06/2026 - 20/08/2026

Palais de Tokyo

13 Av. du Président Wilson, 75116 Paris

Wednesday - Monday, 12:00 - 22:00

Free admission with reservation

Paris

Calder. Rêver en Equilibre

Ending soon

fondationlouisvuitton.fr/en/events/calder-rever-en-equilibre

On the occasion of the centenary of Alexander Calder’s arrival in France, and the fiftieth anniversary of his death, one of the most important exhibitions ever dedicated to Alexander Calder, has been conceived in close collaboration with the Calder Foundation, its principal lender. The display also features loans from international institutions and leading private collectors, bringing together nearly 300 works: stabiles and mobiles – to use the Calderian terminology for static and kinetic abstractions – as well as wire portraits, carved wooden figures, paintings, drawings, and even jewellery, designed as unique sculptures. Throughout the chronological journey spanning more than 3,000 m2, the exhibition will highlight Calder’s fundamental artistic concerns: movement above all, but also light, reflection, humble materials, sound, the ephemeral, gravity, performance, and the interplay of positive and negative space.

15/04/2026 - 16/08/2026

Fondation Louis Vuitton

8, Avenue du Mahatma Gandhi, Bois de Boulogne, 75116 Paris

Wednesday - Monday, 12:00pm - 7:00pm

Adults €18, Young €10

Paris

Silla : Gold and the Sacred. Royal Treasures of Korea (57 BCE – 935 CE)

Ending soon

guimet.fr/en/exhibitions/silla-gold-and-sacred-royal-treasures-korea-57-bce-935-ce

Revealed by archaeology as well as medieval chronicles, Silla art appears today as a living heritage at the heart of South Korea’s cultural memory. This unique presentation highlights a kingdom where, for nearly a millennium, art, spirituality and power combined to shape a culture of remarkable richness.
From the 4th to the early 6th century, the period known as Maripgan marked a decisive stage in the affirmation of Silla’s identity with the rise of the Kim clan. Gold became the kingdom’s striking signature, a symbol of consolidated power. The treasures unearthed from the great royal tombs (gold crowns, jade ornaments, intricate jewellery, figurative sandstone) bear witness to exceptional craftsmanship and a kingdom open to trade along the routes connecting Japan, China, the steppes, Central Asia and even the Mediterranean world. Political prestige and artistic splendour merged, giving rise to a visual language of exceptional inventiveness.

20/05/2026 - 31/08/2026

Musée Guimet - Iéna

6, place d'Iéna, 75116 Paris

Wednesday - Monday, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Adults €15, Concessions €12

Paris

Daniel Brush, the Art of Light and Line

lecolevancleefarpels.com/fr/en/exhibition/exhibition-daniel-brush-art-light-and-line

This exhibition showcases more than 75 of the artist’s jewels and objects, some of which leave his New York studio for the first time.
This monograph explores the work of this modern artist, sculptor, draftsman and thinker, who was also a goldsmith and jeweller.
Self-taught, Daniel Brush embodied a visionary approach, free of artistic boundaries, guided by a focus on light, material and line.

8/06/2026 - 4/10/2026

L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts (Paris - Grands Boulevards)

Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau, 16 bis, boulevard Montmartre, 75009 Paris

Tuesday - Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursdays, until 9 p.m.

Free admission on reservation

Paris

"CODEX ON THE ROCKS". Street art at the Mineralogy Museum

Extended to 26 September

musee.minesparis.psl.eu/Events/Events-exhibits

Bringing together the wild and ephemeral spirit of urban art, the vandalistic chimeras of an interrupt artist, the eternal beauty of the mineral world, and the international renown of a prestigious institution? This is the astonishing challenge taken up by this new exhibition by street artist Codex Urbanus at the venerable École des Mines de Paris (Mines Paris – PSL), offering a dazzling cocktail whose two main ingredients are an exceptional collection of thousands of minerals and a few spray cans, mixed in an artistic shaker and presented in a splendid Victorian setting. Come and lose yourself in the display cases, discover a parallel tour route of the museum, and let yourself be captivated by this unexpected encounter between art, fantasy, and the mineral world.

29/01/2026 - 26/09/2026

Musée de Minéralogie, Mines Paris - PSL

60 boulevard Saint-Michel, 75006 Paris

Tuesday - Friday 1:30pm - 6pm, Tuesday 10am - 12pm and 1:30pm - 6pm, Saturday 10am - 12:30pm and 2pm - 5pm.

Adults €7, Concessions €4

Paris

La Mode en Majesté. Royal Thai Dress from Tradition to Modernity

madparis.fr/La-Mode-en-Majeste-Royal-Thai-Dress-from-Tradition-to-Modernity

Gathering more than a hundred exceptional garments and accessories, including stunning jewellery, the exhibition showcases the royal wardrobes, highlighting the eight traditional Thai costume formats designed by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit in collaboration with a team of historians and local Thai designers. The exhibition also emphasizes the unique history of cultural and artistic dialogue, marked by over thirty years of collaboration between Queen Sirikit and fashion designer Pierre Balmain, later continued with the Balmain and Lesage houses.

13/05/2026 - 1/11/2026

Musée des Arts Décoratifs

107 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris

Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 6pm, Thursday 11am to 9pm

Adults €15, age under 26 free

Paris

Mariages - Farah

parisjetaime.com/evenement/exposition-mariages-farah-institut-du-monde-arabe

An exploration of Maghreb wedding rituals through costumes, finery and contemporary creations.
The "Mariages - Farah" exhibition reveals the cultural, aesthetic and social importance of weddings in the Maghreb, presenting a selection of rare costumes and finery from Moroccan, Tunisian and Algerian collections, never before exhibited in France. These historic pieces, dating from the 19th and 20th centuries, are contrasted with works by 18 contemporary artists from the Maghreb countries and their diasporas, who take a contemporary look at the rituals, roles and symbols of these celebrations. Immersive scenography, dialogues between heritage and contemporary creation, and collective moments are at the heart of the experience offered by the Arab World Institute.

29/09/2026 - 31/01/2027

Institut du monde arabe

1 rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard Place Mohammed V - 75005 Paris

Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 7pm

Adults €15, age under 26 €5

Vendeuil-Caply

Mon Précieux! Parures et bijoux mérovingiens

Ending soon

m-a-o.org/fr/rb/2165243/exposition-temporaire

In the Oise region, numerous necropolises, such as those of Les Marmousets, Cuignières, and Bulles, have yielded exquisite ornaments and jewellery. Rings, bead necklaces, bracelets, and belts are poignant reminders of the men, women, and children of the Merovingian period. The new exhibition at the Oise Archaeological Museum also invites visitors to discover the secrets of crafting these rarely exhibited jewels and to understand a society undergoing profound transformation after the fall of the Roman Empire.
Dressing like a Merovingian, adorning oneself with their finest jewellery and accessories, crafting a bird-shaped fibula, assembling a cloisonné brooch, or excavating the Les Marmousets necropolis — everything is designed to immerse visitors in the Merovingian world!

14/02/2026 - 27/09/2026

Musée Archéologique de l'Oise

1 rue Les Marmousets, 60120 Vendeuil-Caply

Tuesday - Friday, 11 am. to 5:30 pm, Saturday - Sunday 2 pm. to 5:30 pm

Adults €6, Concessions €3

GERMANY

Idar-Oberstein

REVISION: Between Tradition and Innovation

jakob-bengel.de/en/programme/exhibitions-events/exhibition/revision-between-tradition-and-innovation

This exhibition presents a unique fusion of historical costume jewellery and modern design. As part of the project, students from five European universities have transformed Art Nouveau and Art Deco costume jewellery into contemporary fashion accessories (Technical University of Liberec, University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava, Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art and Design in Wrocław and Trier University of Applied Sciences, Campus Gemstones and Jewellery in Idar-Oberstein).
The exhibition showcases bold prototypes that combine traditional craftsmanship with new materials and the creators' personal stories. Discover how the younger generation is breathing new life into both museum collections and the industry.

26/06/2026 - 27/09/2026

Industriedenkmal Jakob Bengel

Wilhelmstraße 42a, 55743 Idar-Oberstein

Tuesday - Sunday 10.00 - 17.00 p.m.

Adults €9, Concessions €5

Pforzheim

21st International Silver Triennial

schmuckmuseum.de/en

Pforzheim’s Jewellery Museum will be showing the creations selected from the 21st International Silver Triennial that were previously on view at the DIVA Museum in Antwerp. Since 1965, the Association for the Promotion of the Goldsmith’s Art and the German Goldsmiths’ House in Hanau have been organising the competition to promote the work of contemporary silversmiths. Meanwhile, thanks to presentations both in Germany and abroad, the Silver Triennial has become an internationally recognised exhibition series that enjoys international recognition. This time too, visitors can look forward to admiring exceptional silver objects whose designs and craftsmanship testify to artistic sophistication and an impeccably high level of artisanal precision.

17/05/2026 - 17/01/2027

Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim

Jahnstraße 42, 75173 Pforzheim

Tuesday - Sunday 10.00 - 17.00 p.m.

Free with general admission (€ 4.50, concessions € 2.50)

Pforzheim

Cool Brilliance – the Jewellery Museum’s highlights made of silver and diamonds

schmuckmuseum.de/en

Everything that glitters catches people’s eye. No other metal reflects light as much as silver. It has a bright, warm white hue to which it owes its Latin name of "argentum". The cool brilliance of diamonds is shown off to maximum advantage only in a setting of white precious metal, something that suited people’s self-indulgent desire for luxury and extravagance in the Baroque and Rococo periods. Well into the 19th century, diamonds used in jewellery were often set in silver because white gold had still had to be invented, and the methods for processing platinum weren’t fully developed yet. So it was not uncommon back then for people to outfavour silver over gold. In our Historical collection, we’ll be spotlighting the multifaceted importance of silver, a multimedia installation will be placing the metal in an art-historical context, and samples in a large type case will be giving visitors an opportunity to interactively explore it.

17/05/2026 - 17/01/2027

Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim

Jahnstraße 42, 75173 Pforzheim

Tuesday - Sunday 10.00 - 17.00 p.m.

Free with general admission (€ 4.50, concessions € 2.50)

Pforzheim

Afghanistan, Oman or the Black Forest? Silver highlights from the ethnographic Herion collection

schmuckmuseum.de/en

Ancient silver finds date back to the 5th millennium BC and were excavated in the mountainous region between Asia Minor and Afghanistan. But silver was also mined in the Black Forest since the Middle Ages. It is still popular worldwide in the form of jewellery or as a means of payment, as is testified by the Eva and Peter Herion collection in the Jewellery Museum’s “What Is Jewellery?” presentation. The respective exhibition area can be rediscovered with this aspect in mind, not least with the help of a digital excavation table that allows visitors of all ages to slip into the role of archaeologists. With a little skill, they can unearth silver treasures from all over the world – an interactive fun game for the entire family. The originals can be admired in the exhibition room.

17/05/2026 - 17/01/2027

Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim

Jahnstraße 42, 75173 Pforzheim

Tuesday - Sunday 10.00 - 17.00 p.m.

Free with general admission (€ 4.50, concessions € 2.50)

Stuttgart

Decoration & Symbols: What adorns men

landesmuseum-stuttgart.de/en/exhibitions/decoration-symbols

For thousands of years, men have adorned themselves using jewellery as a means of expressing their identity. Whether crowns, rings, watches, tattoos, or belt buckles: jewellery tells stories of power, status, and belonging. Yet, the phenomenon of men's jewellery has received little attention in cultural history to date.
From 17 October 2026, the Landesmuseum Württemberg will, for the first time, present a major special exhibition dedicated to this fascinating topic, tracing the history of men’s jewellery from the Stone Age to the present day. Enriched by educational and interactive elements, the exhibition showcases the diversity of how men adorned themselves across the ages – from historical artifacts and handcrafted objects to everyday items.
Moving beyond the idea that jewellery is mere decoration, the exhibition asks: What messages does jewellery convey? What meanings have been attributed to specific forms of adornment? And how is men's jewellery related to when thinking about gender and masculinity?
Ten thematic sections offer a fascinatingly rich insight into the history of men’s jewellery, bringing historical objects into dialogue with contemporary perspectives: from bodily adornment and insignia of power to functional jewellery, expressions of belief, social conventions, and their transgression. Jewellery is far more than decoration: it is a system of symbols that has shaped perceptions of masculinity for millennia.

17/10/2026 - 25/04/2027

Landesmuseum Württemberg

Altes Schloss, Schillerplatz 6, 70173 Stuttgart

Tuesday - Sunday 11:00 - 17:00 p.m.

Adults €8, Concessions €6

ICELAND

Reykjavík (CR)

A Voyage in History - The Bridal Costume

thjodminjasafn.is/en/syningar/med-sogu-i-farangrinum---brudarbuningurinn

One of the most magnificent bridal costumes in Iceland’s history is the highlight of an exhibition in the Arc Hall at the National Museum of Iceland. The costume, dating primarily from the late 18th century, was believed to have been lost in a shipwreck off the south of Iceland. Later it was discovered that the costume was not lost at sea, but its whereabouts were unknown. In 1963, Elsa E. Guðjónsson, textile and costume specialist, discovered it in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
This is a unique opportunity to see this costume, and its lavish accompanying jewellery, and learn about its extraordinary story from the 18th century until today.

9/05/2026 - 9/05/2027

National Museum of Iceland

Suðurgata 41, 102 Reykjavík

Daily 10.00 - 17:00

Adults: ISK 3,300, Concessions ISK 1,600

ITALY

Casalmaggiore (CR)

Montagna: oltre la vetta
Mountains: Beyond the Summit

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museodelbijou.it/it/mostre/2025/mostre-temporanee

The 2026 edition of 'Redefining Jewellery', a curatorial project dedicated to researching and promoting contemporary jewellery as an autonomous artistic language, brings together 47 artistic jewellery pieces that interpret the theme of the mountain: not just a natural landscape, but an archetype and symbolic body, an experience of ascent and a measure of the profound time of matter. This tenth edition presents a new summit to be reached, an invitation to look beyond and raise one's gaze, translating the mountain not as an image to be reproduced, but as energy and a metaphor to be interpreted. The competition has identified several macro-areas for reflection (time and stratification; journey, climbing, and elevation; landscape anatomy and relationships; archaic forces and the power of nature), understood not as rigid categories, but rather as fields of design tension within which each artist was able to move freely, exploring one or intertwining several according to their own research.

7/03/2026 - 27/09/2026

Museo del Bijou di Casalmaggiore

Via Porzio, 9 - 26041 Casalmaggiore (CR)

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday 9.00 - 15.30, Saturday 1.00pm - 7.30pm

Adults: €5, Concessions €2

Ischia di Castro (VT)

L’importanza di essere bella. Gioielli e ornamenti delle donne etrusche
The Importance of Being Beautiful: Jewellery and Ornaments of Etruscan Women

archeologiavocidalpassato.com

This exhibition, opening in honour of International Women's Day on 7 March, focuses specifically on the characteristics of the Etruscan woman, considered queen of the domestic universe and a living representation of the family's status. Etruscan women participated in public games and banquets, raising concerns among ancient writers who often exaggerated their "excessive freedom."
Thanks to recent excavations at the Vulci necropolis, the exhibition features extraordinary objects and contexts, such as those from tombs 27 and 129 at Poggio Mengarelli, and the Tomb of the Silver Hands at Osteria: small idols and scarabs of Egyptian origin, pendants and buckles made of amber, faience, and precious metals. The exhibition is further enriched by references to terracotta votive offerings from sanctuaries, which allow for a precise reconstruction of hairstyles and the use of jewellery in the Etruscan world, as well as the recent discovery of the Greek marble kore head from the Tempio Nuovo near the decumanus of the Etruscan city.

8/03/2026 - 8/11/2026

Museo Civico Archeologico "Pietro e Turiddo Lotti"

Piazza Cavalieri di Vittorio Veneto, 5 - Ischia di Castro (VT) - 01010

Tuesday: 4:00 -7:00 p.m, Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m, Thursday: 4:00 -7:00 p.m, Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m, Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. / 4:00 -7:00 p.m, Sunday: 09:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Matera (MT)

The Light of Byzantium: Art, Faith, and Power in the Romanian Lands from the 11th to the 18th Century.

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museonazionaledimatera.it/evento/la-luce-di-bisanzio-arte-fede-e-potere-nelle-terre-romene-dallxi-al-xviii-secolo

This exhibition invites visitors on a journey through Byzantium, which no longer represents a vanished empire, but a living legacy passed down through faith, art, and forms of power. In medieval Romanian territories, this legacy manifested itself in regions that had diverse relationships with the Byzantine world: Dobruja, Wallachia, and Moldavia. The Byzantine legacy was thus perpetuated through Orthodox tradition, the state model, and the direct influence exerted by Greek refugees following the fall of Constantinople.
The exhibition is part of the Romania–Italy 2026 Cultural Year, developed and promoted by the Romanian Embassy in Italy and realised with the support of the Romanian Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Defense, and the Romanian Consulate General in Bari, under the High Patronage of the Presidents of Romania and Italy.

20/06/2026 - 20/09/2026

Palazzo Lanfranchi

Via Domenico Ridola, 24 – 75100 Matera (MT) Basilicata

Wednesday to Monday, 9:00 - 20:00. You can also visit the exhibition on Saturday evening, with the extraordinary opening of Palazzo Lanfranchi from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Adults €10

Milan (MI)

The Gentleman - Stile e gioielli al maschile
The Gentleman - Men's Style and Jewellery

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www2.comune.milano.it/web/palazzo-morando/-/the-gentleman-stile-e-gioielli-al-maschile

Through original pieces, period documents, and clothing, "THE GENTLEMAN – Men's Style and Jewellery" invites reflection on the cultural and symbolic significance of ornamentation, restoring historical and contemporary dignity to an often overlooked aspect of men's fashion.
Representative of historical and social events, the objects on display illustrate the evolution of style over the centuries, offering a cross-section of the transformations in taste, the social role, and the symbolic function of jewellery in constructing male identity, without overlooking its functional aspects.

16/01/2026 - 27/09/2026

Palazzo Morando

Via Sant'Andrea, 6 - 20121 Milan

Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 5:30 pm

Admission free

Vicenza

Divas and Jewels on stage. Corbella for Renata Tebaldi, Maria Callas and opera singers

museodelgioiello.it/en/temporary-exhibitions/mostre-temporanee/divas-and-jewels-on-stage

Founded in Milan in 1865 as the “First Factory of Jewellery and Arms for the Theatre” and active until its definitive closure in 2013, Corbella represented for over a century the foremost and most authoritative name in the production of stage jewellery, distinguished by the craftsmanship and evocative power of its creations.
An essential component of theatrical costume, stage jewellery belongs to a unique category of artefacts: objects that may not be precious in terms of materials, yet possess extraordinary expressive and scenographic value. Their function requires highly specific and complex qualities: they must be visible from a distance, interact effectively with stage lighting and performers’ movements, and harmonise with fabrics, costumes and accessories, thereby contributing decisively to the construction of the theatrical image. These demands were interpreted and developed over time with remarkable sensitivity and inventive spirit by the Corbella company, privileged supplier to Teatro alla Scala and collaborator with some of the most important Italian and international theatres.
Drawing from Corbella’s vast and multifaceted production, this exhibition presents a significant selection of jewels associated with some of the greatest opera singers of the twentieth century. To complete the exhibition itinerary, two prestigious creations by the historic Venetian company Rubelli, founded in 1858, are also presented: a magnificent lampas fabric created for the Teatro La Fenice and an elegant damask designed for Teatro alla Scala. Together with the dazzling Corbella jewels, these textiles accompany visitors into the fascinating and visionary world of melodrama and opera theatre, restoring its aesthetic, symbolic and cultural value.

10/06/2026 - 30/09/2026

Museo del Gioiello

Basilica Palladiana, Piazza dei Signori 44, 36100, Vicenza

Tuesday to Friday: 9 am – 1 pm and 3 pm – 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday: 9 am – 6 pm

Adults: €10, Concessions €8

NETHERLANDS

Doesburg

MAGNIFICENT JEWELS! art nouveau & art deco jewellery by René Lalique and contemporaries

laliquemuseum.nl/en/now-showing/exhibition-magnificent-jewels

“MAGNIFICENT JEWELS! - art nouveau & art deco jewelry by René Lalique and contemporaries” will display no fewer than 130 of these rare jewels in context. This allows visitors to follow the development of modern jewellery at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century and enjoy their exceptional beauty and imagination.
This exhibition also marks the official opening of the renovated Lalique Museum, which has been in the works for years since 2016, with the support of many funds and private benefactors. To celebrate this milestone, private collectors, international jewellers, and museums have agreed to loan their precious Lalique jewellery especially for this opening exhibition.
Together with these (international) loans and a few pieces of Lalique jewellery from our own collection, we can take visitors on a journey through Lalique's development as a jewellery designer and the great influence he had on his colleagues in France and beyond.

5/07/2026 - 27/06/2027

Lalique Museum

Gasthuisstraat 1, 6981 CP Doesburg

Tuesday - Sunday 11:00 - 17:00

Adults: €21

Leeuwarden

REDBAD: the legendary king

friesmuseum.nl/en/see-and-do/exhibitions/redbad

Once, in a distant, distant past, a legendary king ruled over the great Frisia. His name was Redbad, the greatest king these regions have ever known. More than a thousand years after his death, we are finally coming to truly know the mighty King of the North Sea.
In 'REDBAD: the legendary king', Frisia of the 7th and 8th century comes to life like never before: a North Sea region stretching from the Dutch to the North German coast and the river area of Utrecht. The central focus is the mighty, Frisian king Redbad (c.670-719). The exact size of his kingdom is to this day debated. In any case, his influence was noticeable in an extensive area that was then known as Frisia: this roughly included the Dutch and North German coasts and the Utrecht river area. Redbad was also part of a wider European network. On the one hand there was contact with the coastal areas around the North Sea, on the other hand with the Frankish neighbours.
With archaeological, historical and landscape-historical sources, the era of Redbad is being completely mapped out for the first time, and the newly restored Wijnaldum fibula will be a centrepiece of the exhibition.

5/09/2026 - 7/02/2027

Fries Museum

Wilhelminaplein 92, 8911 BS Leeuwarden

Daily 10:00 - 17:00

Adults: €14

Leiden

Galleria: From Moroccan jewellery to Egyptian symbols and personal stories

rmo.nl/en/exhibitions/temporary-exhibitions/galleria

Galleria is a unique museum experience that brings together twelve small exhibitions under one roof. From fragments of an Egyptian temple and Moroccan jewellery to contemporary art and personal stories, each exhibition has its own atmosphere, perspective, story and connection with antiquity. They combine to form an unexpectedly beautiful journey, where past and present meet.
This summer exhibition features multiple topics on personal appearance, from the splendour of Nubian dignitaries of the 9th century, Roman hairstyles and fashion, to an exhibition on Roman and Moroccan fibulas, curated by Fatima Oulad Thami and Sigrid van Roode. We explore how this piece of ornament is practical clothing fastener, carrier of identity, amulet, and living symbol of Amazigh culture all in one.

11/06/2026 - 1/11/2026

Rijksmuseum van Oudheden

Rapenburg 28, 2311 EW Leiden

Daily 10:00 - 17:00

Adults: €14

SPAIN

Madrid

Welcome to Van Cleef & Arpels' world

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vancleefarpels.com/gb/en/the-maison/newsroom/welcome-to-van-cleef-arpels-world-madrid

The Maison’s sources of inspiration, including love, nature, couture and dance, open gateways to an enchanting universe. Its style, exemplified in several signature techniques and designs such as the 'Mystery Set', the 'Minaudière', the 'Zip necklace' and the 'Alhambra motif', blends ingenuity and poetry.
For the opening of the Madrid boutique, more than 40 creations and archives from the Maison’s patrimonial Collection are presented in a testament to Van Cleef & Arpels’ history and style.

11/04/2026 - 15/08/2026

Van Cleef & Arpels

José Ortega y Gasset, 8, 28006- Madrid

Monday to Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m

Free admission

AMERICAS

CANADA

Montreal

ART-À-PORTER: A History of Freedom in Expression!

mumaq.com/en/expositions/art-a-porter

Curated by Marie-France Bégis, 'ART-À-PORTER' presents unique pieces born from bursts of creativity and narrative expression by 13 Québec artists. Drawing on their exceptional skills and expertise, they have created bodily adornments, wearable sculptures, and innovative and unusual pieces, transcending our conventional understanding of traditional jewellery. These creations, born from diverse craftsmanship, illustrate the variety of artistic practices at work today and the use of often unexpected materials in Québec workshops.
Here, the artists propose a new relationship with the body, one which is characteristic of jewellery that is part adornment/part sculpture, and the result of technological innovation. This exhibition examines the artistic processes and intentions behind these exceptional pieces, each entirely handcrafted. It explores the inventiveness, creative vitality, innovation, and craftsmanship of designers whose work is recognised both nationally and internationally. At the MUMAQ, jewellery breaks free from its conventional constraints and reshapes our understanding of “wearable art.”

23/05/2026 – 4/10/2026

MUMAQ (Musée des métiers d’art du Québec)

615, avenue Sainte-Croix, arrondissement de Saint-Laurent, Montréal, Qc, H4L 3X6

Tuesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

USA

Bloomington, IN

The Journey of Women: Yemeni Women and Social Growth

iumaa.iu.edu/exhibits/current-exhibitions/journey-of-women/index.html

This exhibition will feature silver jewellery and textiles created for and worn by women from various regions of Yemen. The jewellery to be displayed showcases the meticulous craftsmanship of skilled silversmiths who passed their techniques down through generations. Once gifted, this jewellery becomes part of a family’s movable wealth and is considered the property of women. Yemeni women have the autonomy to decide how to use their jewellery, including the option to sell it in times of economic need. Similar to other cultures around the world, the types of jewellery worn often reflect social status, significant life events such as marriage and motherhood, and regional identities. The themes explored in the exhibit include recognising the social capital of Yemeni women through their material culture and how this, in turn, influences their identities and the transition from girlhood to womanhood, all while preserving their cultural heritage.

25/10/2025 – 13/08/2027

Indiana University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

416 N Indiana Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408

Tuesday – Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m, Saturday 12:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Brockton, MA

Stories on the Planet: Asagi Maeda

fullercraft.org/exhibitions/stories-on-the-planet-asagi-maeda

Fuller Craft Museum is proud to present 'Stories on the Planet: Asagi Maeda', a finely detailed exhibition featuring the wearable art of Japanese metalsmith Asagi Maeda. A gifted storyteller, Maeda creates miniature sculptural worlds designed to be worn on the body. Created from wood, plexiglass, resin, enamel, silver, gold, and precious stones — and often intricately engraved or enameled — the evocative artworks offer powerful reflections on everyday life. Swimmers, musicians, readers, and dancers express joy, tenderness, and sorrow, reminding viewers that even the smallest objects can hold entire worlds of feeling.
Born in Tokyo in 1977, Maeda has been creating since childhood, inspired by her mother’s art classes and her family’s connection to pearl-making. She studied sculpture at Tokyo Zokei University and later jewellery at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, blending fine art and craft traditions in her practice. Now based in Tokyo, she continues to create and exhibit internationally, while teaching wax carving at Jyoshibi Art University.

27/06/2026 – 8/11/2026

Fuller Craft Museum

455 Oak Street, Brockton, MA 02301

Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00AM – 5:00PM

Admission is offered on a pay-what-you-can basis

Houston, TX

Going Underground: The Jewels of Bernhard Schobinger

mfah.org/art/exhibitions/going-underground-the-jewels-of-bernhard-schobinger

One of the most significant artists working in contemporary jewellery today, Bernhard Schobinger reimagines it as a subversive medium, using scavenged and alternative materials to reveal their hidden histories. 'Going Underground', the first U.S. exhibition to examine Schobinger’s career, features pivotal pieces of experimental jewellery and selected sculptures from 1968 to the present, with necklaces, bracelets, and rings drawn from prominent private collections and the holdings of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
The exhibition explores the artist’s work in critical dialogue with the long shadow of World War II, the anarchy of punk music, and the political and cultural forces that have shaped his life. Schobinger’s aesthetic inspirations include Dadaism and Concrete Art. His Swiss cultural inheritance and an abiding interest in Japanese culture have also informed his practice.
Schobinger’s pioneering work invites audiences to explore the ways in which jewellery can be made from detritus, nature, and precious metals in order to provoke new meanings. Unexpected elements are transformed by the artist’s keen eye and meticulous hands: fishing lures and wedding rings foraged over decades of diving in Lake Zurich; metal and asphalt shards dug out of a decrepit New York City street in the late 1970s; glass, nails, and saw blades that were salvaged.

3/09/2026 – 3/01/2027

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH)

Kinder Building, Main St, Houston, Texas

Sunday 12:30 pm to 6 pm, Wednesday 11 am to 5 pm, Thursday 11 am to 9 pm, Friday 11 am to 9 pm, Saturday 11 am to 6 pm

Adults $24, Concessions $20

Kent, OH

Sparkle: The Style and Jewelry of Aileen Mehle

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kent.edu/museum/news/kent-state-university-museum-showcases-jewelry-and-dresses

In honour of the Kent State University Museum’s 40th anniversary, this exhibition pays tribute to Aileen Mehle, a friend of the museum founders and widely syndicated society columnist. The exhibition features evening dresses and jewellery from Mehle that will be displayed in the museum’s historic Higbee Gallery.

18/07/2025 – 23/08/2026

Kent State University Museum

515 Hilltop Drive Kent, Ohio 44242-0001

Tuesday - Saturday 11 am - 5 pm, Sunday Noon - 4 pm.

Adults $10, senior citizens $7, children (5-18) $5

Norfolk, VA

Constellations: Contemporary Jewelry from the Dallas Museum of Art

chrysler.org/exhibition/constellations-contemporary-jewelry-from-the-dallas-museum-of-art

'Constellations: Contemporary Jewelry from the Dallas Museum of Art' brings more than 350 works of wearable art to the Chrysler Museum of Art, showcasing nearly a century of creativity from jewellery artists across the globe. Organized by the Dallas Museum of Art, the exhibition explores the myriad ways artists have reimagined jewellery, revealing an extraordinary range of materials, forms, and ideas. Featuring golden crowns formed to look like cardboard, enchanting necklaces made from plastic bags, and whimsical brooches resembling toast, 'Constellations' captures the depth, breadth, and diversity of contemporary jewellery design.
Featuring over 230 artists from 41 countries, the exhibition is presented in four thematic “constellations” that draw connections between works and explore how artists have expressed concepts of their time: Zones of the Body, Archetypes, Signals, and Play. Just as constellations allow stargazers to map a structure onto the vast night sky, these groupings help visitors navigate paths through the diverse pieces on view. Each features a case study that takes a deep dive into an artist or form, and an additional section explores the evolution of the collection, from initial acquisitions in 1950 to newly commissioned works by emerging talents. 'Constellations' is the first exhibition dedicated to the Dallas Museum of Art’s world-class collection, offering visitors a fresh perspective on contemporary jewellery as both intimate adornment and bold artistic statement.

10/07/2026 – 3/01/2027

Chrysler Museum of Art

One Memorial Place, Norfolk, Virginia 23510

Tuesday – Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 pm, Sunday: noon – 5 pm

Admission free

Racine, WI

Handmade Up North: Jewelry and Small Metals by Wisconsin Artists

ramart.org/exhibit/handmade-up-north-jewelry-and-small-metals-by-wisconsin-artists

Whether directly or indirectly, many artists create work that responds to the environment they inhabit through subject matter, techniques, or materials. 'Handmade Up North' showcases a variety of art jewellery and small-scale metalwork from artists with Wisconsin ties, each offering personal and cultural reflections on life in the region. Drawing from a wide range of styles and media, included works reference Wisconsin’s abundant nature and wildlife, urban and rural landscapes, importance as an agricultural hub, and distinctive Midwestern sense of community.
In addition to works from RAM’s permanent collection, loaned examples of beadwork and quillwork adornment from Anishinaabe artist Emily Minogiizhigookwe Nelis Locklear broaden the exhibition’s perspective — offering a more holistic view of the region’s artistic heritage and highlighting enduring Indigenous traditions.

4/03/2026 - 3/10/2026

Racine Art Museum

441 Main Street, Racine, WI 53403

Wednesday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Adults $10, Concessions $8.

Racine, WI

Tanya Crane: Embodied Histories—Exploring the Legacy of African Jewelry

ramart.org/exhibit/tanya-crane-embodied-histories-exploring-the-legacy-of-african-jewelry

In 2022, RAM invited Crane — who was teaching at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University, and has since moved back to her home state of California — to consider making work in response to a small selection of historical African pieces in the museum’s collection. Crane’s personal investment in using jewellery to make connections and her stated interest in the history of adornment made her a good candidate for this provocative project — she was ready to consider tackling the metaphorical weight of these metal historical objects that once functioned very differently than they do in a museum collection.
Responding to her own bi-racial background, Tanya Crane imbues her enamel, metal, and found object jewellery with reflections on history, resiliency, migration, community, adornment, humanity, identity, family, and heritage. As she considers how traditions shift across space or through time, Crane creates patterns that echo designs of global Indigenous makers. This exhibition features jewellery inspired by historical adornment in RAM’s permanent collection — specifically, incised metal bracelets and neckpieces from West Africa that were used as currency. Objects like this were exchanged within trade or barter networks, not only for local agricultural and luxury products but also in transatlantic slave trade negotiations. This potential compelled Crane to cautiously move forward with her explorations.

21/01/2026 - 9/01/2027

Racine Art Museum

441 Main Street, Racine, WI 53403

Wednesday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Adults $10, Concessions $8.

Racine, WI

RAM Showcase: African Adornment

ramart.org/exhibit/ram-showcase-african-adornment

Implying a body whether or not one is present, adornment speaks to the human condition regardless of where, when, or by whom it was created or worn. People choose to adorn their bodies for a multitude of reasons, and how and with what they do it speaks volumes — forming a complex web of meaning linked to material or social value, luxury, fashion, emotions, status, wealth, and commerce. Not all societies approach these issues from the same perspective, but adornment can play a pivotal role in reflecting some or all of these concepts.
This exhibition is comprised of objects with layered and potentially uncomfortable histories. Specifically, these works are from a collection of incised metal bracelets and neckpieces from West Africa that span the eighteenth through twentieth centuries. Objects like this were used as currency, often within a trade or barter network, in exchange for local agricultural and luxury products. However, they were also often used in transatlantic slave trade negotiations.

14/05/2026 - 20/02/2027

Racine Art Museum

441 Main Street, Racine, WI 53403

Wednesday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Adults $10, Concessions $8.

Richmond, VA

India's Great Mughals: Art, Power, and Opulence

Ending soon

vmfa.museum/exhibitions/india-s-great-mughals-art-power-and-opulence

India's Great Mughals includes 200 sumptuous objects—intricate paintings and manuscripts, lavish textiles, architectural elements, metalwork, furniture, arms and armor, dazzling precious stones, and more. Opulent works of art—many made in the imperial workshops—convey the power and tastes of the three most celebrated Mughal emperors: Akbar (r. 1556–1605), Jahangir (r. 1605–27), and Shah Jahan (r. 1628–58). From the tiniest jeweled objects to the monumental wonder of the Taj Mahal, this highly sophisticated and globally connected empire produced treasures of unparalleled splendor and magnificence.
The extraordinary creative output of the imperial ateliers conveyed the Mughals’ great wealth and power. In addition to glorifying the emperors, these diverse artistic productions also signaled worldliness. Descendants of a Central Asian prince, these cosmopolitan emperors presided over a multicultural court that fused Indian and Iranian cultures and regarded the empire's array of languages and religions with great interest. Most notably, they encouraged artistic exchange with Europe, China, Africa, and the Americas, and elevated the importance of cultural and artistic pursuits to new heights.

9/05/2026 - 23/08/2026

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (WMFA)

200 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23220

Saturday–Tuesday 10 am–5 pm, Wednesday–Friday 10 am–9 pm

$12 Adults, $10 Seniors 65+, $8 Students with ID and Youth (age 7–17)

Santa Fe, NM

Silver and Stones: Collaborations in Southwest Jewelry

Extended to 2027

nmhistorymuseum.org/exhibition/details/5423/silver-and-stones-collaborations-in-southwest-jewelry

Currently on display in the New Mexico History Museum’s Palace of the Governors, is an unusual jewellery collection from the 1940s and 1950s that exemplifies a beneficial economic relationship between Diné (Navajo) silversmith, David Taliman (1901–1967), and Jewish merchant, William C. Ilfeld (1905–1979). William C. Ilfeld was the grandson of the Jewish pioneer Charles Ilfeld, who emigrated from Germany in 1865. William managed the Native American jewellery department at the family’s department store in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Taliman worked in several trading post shops including Maisel’s in Albuquerque and Julius Gan’s Southwest Arts and Crafts in Santa Fe. Ilfeld’s designs were produced by Native artisans, like Taliman, who often used stones from his personal collection. The jewelry was donated by Ilfeld to the New Mexico History Museum in 1971 and is part of the museum’s permanent collection.

Ends 28/02/2027

New Mexico History Museum

113 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, NM

Daily 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Friday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Admission $12

Santa Fe, NM

The Stories We Carry

Extended to September 2026

iaia.edu/event/the-stories-we-carry

For over half a century, the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) has fostered an environment where emerging Indigenous artists have had the freedom to develop the means to tell their own stories in their own ways. The unique format of jewellery has played a large role in storytelling as it is a deeply human practice that gives people the tools to carry their histories and identities — a powerful reminder to ourselves and to others who we are.
This exhibition features contemporary jewellery created by more than 100 Indigenous artists across decades stewarded by the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) permanent collection. Guest curated by IAIA Assistant Professor Brian Fleetwood (Mvskoke Creek) ’12, the exhibition explores the extraordinarily diverse recent history of Indigenous jewellery and its enduring relationship with IAIA. Many of the works were made by IAIA students, faculty, alumni, and artists-in-residence presenting another side to the IAIA’s rich story.

30/09/2022 - 28/09/2026

IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA)

108 Cathedral Place, Santa Fe, 87501

Monday, Wednesday – Saturday 10 am–5 pm, Sunday 11 am–4 pm

Adults: $10, Concessions: $5

Santa Fe, NM

Here, Now and Always

indianartsandculture.org

When the first iteration of 'Here, Now and Always' opened in 1997, it was considered revolutionary. It was the first exhibition of its kind in a museum space, moving authority away from historically non-Native academics and scholars. Led by a primarily Indigenous curatorial team, it centered the voices, perspectives, and narratives on the Indigenous people it represented while concurrently foregrounding meaningful and long-lasting partnerships with Native communities. 'Here, Now and Always' closed in 2019 for a complete re-imagining. Now, the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs invites the public to experience the exhibition as they have never seen it before.
Situated within the museum’s 8,400-square-foot Amy Rose Bloch Wing, 'Here, Now and Always' features more than 600 objects from the museum’s collection. More importantly, it continues to express a fundamental truth about the quintessence of Native communities in the Southwest. To quote the late Zuni scholar and former MIAC curator of ethnology Edmund J. Ladd, 'I am here. I am here, now. I have been here, always.'

2/07/2022 - 2/07/2028

The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (miac)

710 Camino Lejo off Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87505

Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 5pm

Admission $12

ASIA

CHINA

Hong Kong

Treasures of Global Jewellery from the Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Body Transformed

Jointly organised by The Met and the HKPM, this will be the first major showcase in Hong Kong of global jewellery from six continents made over the course of nearly 4,000 years between the second millennium BC and the 21st century. The exhibition marks The Met’s debut in the Guangdong­–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area. With approximately 200 spectacular treasures from The Met along with selected objects from the HKPM collection, the close relationship between body and jewellery will be explored. The masterpieces will display the depth and breadth of the encyclopedic collection of this world-renowned museum and illustrate the diversity and interconnectedness of global jewellery.

15/04/2026 - 19/10/2026

Hong Kong Palace Museum

West Kowloon Cultural District, 8 Museum Drive, Kowloon

Daily 10am – 6pm, Friday, Saturday 10am – 8pm

Adults: HK$230, Concessions: HK$115

JAPAN

Kyoto

Creating Japanese Jewellery: Personal Expression and Memory

momak.go.jp/English/exhibitionarchive/2026

Contemporary jewellery is “a self-reflexive studio craft practice that is oriented to the body”. From the 1950s onward, through relationships between the work, the wearer and the viewer, contemporary jewellery has questioned the existing values attached to jewellery (such as valuableness or representation of wealth), while also evolving by taking in various genres of expression.
At the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, an exhibition titled 'Contemporary Jewellery: The Americas, Australia, Europe and Japan' was held in 1984, which exhibited works by artists such as Otto Künzli (b. 1948) and Caroline Broadhead (b.1950). Today, many Japanese artists who studied with such trailblazers are now playing active roles in their own right.
　Jewellery comes alive when it is worn and used. It is also something that reminds us of “the richness of everyday life”. Hiramatsu started making simple rings during the mid 1950s, when the War was not yet far from people’s memories. The rings were made not for exhibitions, stating that “the issue is whether or not a thing has meaning and value in people’s livelihoods”. Mizuno, who drastically changed the curriculum of his school in the 1980s and has been actively taking part in education that goes beyond the practical, views jewellery as “something good for daily life” that is “necessary for the emotional wellbeing of humans”, and “a thing that expresses who a person is”. Because most jewellery products have been made for women, many works carry questions on gender. The reevaluation of the “richness of everyday life” through jewellery has also been questioned from a critical standpoint.
　Contemporary jewellery has mainly been examined from the perspective of Europe and North America. In this exhibition, we will weave another story, “our story”, by reexamining contemporary jewellery from the perspective of post-war Japan.

24/10/2026 - 17/01/2027

The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto

26-1, Okazaki Enshoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8344

Tuesday - Sunday, 10:00–18:00

Adults ¥1,800, students ¥1,100

QATAR

Doha

Around the World in Jewellery

marhaba.qa/event/around-the-world-in-jewellery-exhibition

Featuring more than 500 remarkable pieces from the collections of Qatar Museums and L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, the exhibition explores how jewellery has reflected identity, culture, belief and craftsmanship across civilisations.

27/11/2026 - 26/12/2026

M7 Museum

Msheireb, Doha

Saturday - Thursday 11:00–21:00, Friday 15:30–21:00

Admission free

SINGAPORE

Singapore

An Ode to Nature by Van Cleef & Arpels

Ending soon

vancleefarpels.com/gb/en/the-maison/exhibitions/an-ode-to-nature-van-cleef-arpels-raffles

A wellspring of splendour and inspiration, nature has captivated Van Cleef & Arpels since its founding in 1906. The High Jewelry Maison has drawn upon the movement and diversity of the natural world — from the flutter of a bird’s wings to the blooming of a delicate flower.
This enduring reverence for flora and fauna is reflected in its patrimonial Collection and Archives, which mirror the artistic movements of the 20th century. Within this garden of poetry and luck, stylised and naturalistic interpretations of animals, flowers, and leaves coexist harmoniously.
The exhibition features 28 creations dating from the 1940s to the 1990s and seven archival documents, highlighting the Maison's connection to flora and fauna.

6/04/2026 - 25/08/2026

Van Cleef & Arpels

Raffles Arcade, 328 North Bridge Road, #01-02, Singapore 188719

Monday - Sunday, 12:00am to 8:00pm

Free admission upon registration

AUSTRALASIA

AUSTRALIA

Melbourne

Made to Move. Australian Jewellery 1960–2020

Ending soon

ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/made-to-move-australian-jewellery-1960-2020

This exhibition celebrates art, craft and design practitioners whose deep material knowledge informs the creation of pieces made for the body in motion.
Featuring materials such as metal, stone, glass, clay and shell, 'Made to move' highlights enduring traditions of adornment, including those of First Peoples and generations of Australian makers, affirming jewellery’s continued role as a medium for both personal and cultural expression.

18/09/2025 - 26/08/2026

The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia

Fed Square, Melbourne​

Open daily 10am – 5pm

Admission free

Melbourne

Cartier

ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/cartier

Spanning the Maison’s early years at the turn of the 20th century​ through to its most contemporary creations, the exhibition brings together some of Cartier’s most iconic pieces, such as the panther brooch, the mystery clock and the Tank watch. Design drawings from the Cartier archives illuminate the creative process behind the works, offering a rare glimpse into their exceptional craftsmanship.

12/06/2026 - 4/10/2026

National Gallery of Victoria

180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne​

Open daily 10am – 5pm

Free entry to museum, charge for special exhibitions

Melbourne

ROME: Empire, Power, People

museumsvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whats-on/rome-empire-power-people

Featuring original statues, mosaics, frescoes, jewellery and everyday objects from the humblest to the most sumptuous, this Melbourne-exclusive exhibition is a vibrant exploration of Rome’s political, cultural and social life.
From the fall of Julius Caesar to the power and ambition of an Empire, the exhibition showcases the luxury of Imperial Rome, the spectacle of the gladiator arena, the bustling marketplaces and the everyday experiences of Romans.
The exhibition, designed by Museums Victoria and developed in collaboration with Contemporanea Progetti and curators Dr Federica Rinaldi, Dr Sara Colantonio and Dr Carlotta Caruso from Museo Nazionale Romano, will draw on the extraordinary collections of the Museo Nazionale Romano and the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Firenze, two of Italy’s most prestigious museums, for a never-before seen exhibition.

30/03/2026 - 25/10/2026

Melbourne Museum

11 Nicholson Street, Carlton​

Open daily 9am – 5pm

Adults A$18, Seniors A$12

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