ABOUT THE EVENT
Rock the Jewels is Back!
Presented by the Black in Jewelry Coalition (BIJC) in partnership with NYC Jewelry Week, Rock the Jewels brings together leaders, designers, retailers, tastemakers, press, and professionals from across the gem, jewelry, and watch industry for an unforgettable evening of connection, recognition, and celebration.
This year, we’re taking over the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) in Brooklyn for an elevated evening celebrating the people, talent, and community making an impact across our industry.
EVENT DETAILS
DATE
Thursday, November 19, 2026
TIME
6:00 - 11:00 PM EST
LOCATION
Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA)
Brooklyn, NY
ATTIRE
Cocktail Attire
Black-Owned Jewelry Brands
Shop Black Owned
We encourage guests to wear jewelry from Black-owned brands in celebration of the incredible talent within our community.
Looking for the perfect piece to wear? Visit the Black in Jewelry Coalition’s Shop Black Owned Directory to discover and support Black-owned jewelry businesses.
WHAT TO EXPECT
An Evening of Connection & Celebration
HONOR
Celebrate excellence with the BIJC Rock the Jewels Awards and NYC Jewelry Week Here We Are Awards.
CONNECT
Network and socialize with an influential community from across the gem, jewelry, and watch industry.
ENJOY
Enjoy cocktails, refreshments, dancing, and an evening designed to celebrate together.
CELEBRATE
Experience the energy of Rock the Jewels and the people and talent shaping our industry.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Be Part of the Celebration
Join us for one of NYC Jewelry Week’s most anticipated celebrations.
November 19, 2026
BECOME A SPONSOR
Align Your Brand With the Industry
Put your brand at the center of one of NYC Jewelry Week’s most anticipated celebrations.
Rock the Jewels offers sponsors the opportunity to connect with an influential community of leaders, designers, retailers, tastemakers, press, and professionals from across the gem, jewelry, and watch industry.
As a sponsor, your brand will be part of the celebration before, during, and after the event, with opportunities for visibility and engagement throughout the Rock the Jewels experience.
OUR PARTNERS
Celebrating our Sponsors
Recognizing the industry partners whose support helps bring Rock the Jewels to life.
Premier
Sponsors
Supporting
Sponsors
Venue Sponsor
With thanks to Tiffany & Co. for designing and gifting the awards.
Gift Bag Sponsors
B&B Fine Gems
Gemwave
Goldstar
Heritage Appraisers
Reframe Beauty
Carrera Casting
Gesswein
Henne Jewelers
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Shane Co
THE ROCK THE JEWELS EXPERIENCE
The Rock the Jewels Experience
Get a glimpse of past Rock the Jewels celebrations and the energy, connection, and community that make the evening unforgettable.