Welcome to the WJA Boston Chapter! 

The WJA began in Boston in 1976, with more WJA history created in 2014 when a group of dedicated women and men formed the Boston chapter. We have an amazing group of designers, retailers, appraisers, collectors and gem dealers in our chapter, and if you are not a part of it, we cordially invite you to join. Our community is made up of committed and enthusiastic jewelry designers, makers, retailers, gemologists, dealers, and collectors who have created a brilliant network in the Boston area, with links nationally and internationally. In addition to professionals and enthusiasts, we welcome and encourage students, emerging artists, and artisan business people, who seek mentoring, friendships, and collaboration with those who are already part of the industry. 

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We had an amazing time at our 'In the Know' panel event on ethical gem sourcing at the Harvard University Mineralogical and Geological Museum on October 18th! The panel was moderated by Wendy Jo New, President of WJA Boston and Owner, Wendy Jo New Metal Designs and Raquel Alonso-Perez, Curatrix of the the Harvard Mineralogical & Geological Museum welcomed all of us to the school and to the newly renovated Gem Gallery! We had a lively conversation with Paul Dragone of Boston Gems, Aline Arlslanian of ADCO Diamond Corp., and Will Nevins-Alderfer of W.R. Metalarts. A terrific crowd was on hand for this event (the first of many on the topic) and we hope you can join us for a future event!

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Our Summer Social in the Garden at Metalwerx on July 20th was great fun!

Thanks to all who joined us in the garden patio at Metalwerx Studio in Waltham. A hot summer night was no match for designers, makers, students and teachers engaged in happy jewelry talk, catching up, and discussing plans for upcoming shows and classes. The energy and the collegiality were a balm for the artist soul!

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Past Events
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Thank you for attending our December 9, 2020 at 7 pm our Third Virtual Chills & Chats ! 












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Thank you for attending our May 21, 2020 at 5 pm Second Virtual Chills & Chats !



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April 30th. Our first "Chills & Chats" Virtual Zoom Event

"CHILL & CHAT"

Thursday February 27, 2020  

The Merchant Kitchen & Drinks 

 



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Past Events

Thusday, December 5, 2019

"The Cartiers: The Untold Story of the Family Behind the Jewelry Empire"

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INTHEKNOW EVENT - OCTOBER 15, 2019 6 to 8 pm

2019 JNO Boston Chapter (Jewelry Night Out)
took place on Thursday September 12, 2109
at the Harvard Mineralogical & Geological Museum, in Cambridge 
 

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April 23, 2019 - Thanks to all who joined us for Paula Crevoshay Lecture and Q&A session by the artist and display of her creations at the Harvard Mineralogical and Geological Museum
View the lecture Video https://youtu.be/4P_6nlcAhqs

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 March 7, 2019 - Thanks to all who joined us for a celebration of International Women's Day with an all-star panel of designers, teachers, and retailers at the Mineralogical and Geological Museum, Harvard University
Special thanks to all our panelists!

L-R: WJA Boston President, Raquel Alonso-Perez of Harvard University, Megan Flynn of M. Flynn Jewelry, Moria Flynn of M. Flynn Jewelry, WJA Boston Vice President, Gerard Riveron, Curator of Art and Jewelry, Munya Avigail-Upin, Alchemy 925, Ana Katarina Dervisevic of AnaKatarina.com, Deborah Richardson, Deborah Richardson Designs 

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Thank you all for coming to our January event: Film:  J. Fred Woell: An American Vision

Special thanks to North Bennet Street School for hosting us and Munya Avigail Upin for introducing this beautiful and inspiring film!