ABOUT THE EVENT
Rock the Jewels is Black in Jewelry Coalition’s annual fundraiser and signature celebration during NYC Jewelry Week.
Presented by BIJC and NYC Jewelry Week, this high-energy evening brings together industry leaders, designers, retailers, manufacturers, museum curators, media, trade associations, emerging talent, and jewelry enthusiasts for an unforgettable night of connection, recognition, and celebration.
The evening will feature the BIJC Rock the Jewels Awards and NYC Jewelry Week’s Here We Are Awards, honoring the people and organizations making an impact across the gem, jewelry, and watch industry.
Join us at Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) in Brooklyn for cocktails, dancing, networking, and a celebration of Black excellence throughout the industry.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
- BIJC Rock the Jewels Awards
- NYC Jewelry Week Here We Are Awards
- Cocktails and lite bites
- Music and dancing
- Networking with industry leaders and emerging talent
- Opportunities to connect with designers, retailers, media, tastemakers, and other members of the jewelry community
TICKETS
$100 BIJC Members | $150 Non-Members
Your ticket includes admission to Rock the Jewels 2026, the awards presentations, cocktails and lite bites, music and dancing, and all event programming.
A small payment-processing fee will be added at checkout.
BIJC member pricing is available to current BIJC members in good standing.
Not a BIJC member yet? Join BIJC to access member pricing and year-round membership benefits.
Space is limited and advance registration is strongly encouraged.
ATTIRE
Cocktail Attire
Guests are encouraged to wear jewelry from Black-owned designers and brands.
For a list of Black-owned jewelry brands, visit the BIJC Shop Black-Owned directory: https://blackinjewelry.org/shop-black-owned/
BIJC ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Rock the Jewels 2026 will also serve as the Black in Jewelry Coalition’s annual membership meeting. BIJC members are encouraged to attend.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Rock the Jewels is a 21+ event.
All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
By attending Rock the Jewels, guests acknowledge that photography and video recording will take place during the event and that images or footage may be used by BIJC for promotional, marketing, archival, and communications purposes.
For questions regarding registration or the event, please contact info@blackinjewelry.org
