Right now, art enthusiasts and collectors alike could certainly use a moment of tactile comfort and visual inspiration. There is a distinct, grounding satisfaction in acquiring a terrific piece of art jewelry for oneself while simultaneously celebrating and supporting the visionary artists and the dedicated galleries that showcase their work to the world.
The Art Jewelry Forum’s international network of gallery supporters continually champions the exhibition and appreciation of contemporary art jewelry. Through the organization’s bi-monthly On Offer series, this extensive network of global spaces is given a dedicated platform to present extraordinary pieces, each personally selected to tempt, challenge, and inspire collectors. Taking a closer look at these curated highlights reveals a diverse landscape where anyone is bound to encounter a fantastic piece they simply cannot live without. For those interested in acquiring these works or learning more about specific pieces, collectors are encouraged to contact the exhibiting galleries directly.
Kicking off this month’s selection, the Heidi Lowe Gallery in Lewes, Delaware, presents a striking brooch by artist Melanie Denis titled Vierge Reliquary for an Impossible Mother II. Crafted in 2026 for the ReJewelry exhibition hosted by the Radical Jewelry Makeover, the piece is a complex assemblage of sterling silver, steel, brass, plastic, Plexiglas, photography, ink, silk, a recycled fantasy jewel, and an actual relic, measuring 180 by 80 by 20 millimeters. Available for a retail price of US$350, inquiries can be directed to Kassadi Williams at the gallery.
Moving across the Atlantic to Lisbon, Portugal, Galeria Tereza Seabra highlights the recent work of Catarina Silva. Exhibited as part of the artist’s solo presentation Jardin d’agrément, which forms a component of the third Lisbon Jewellery Biennial program, an untitled pendant in oxidized silver, coralline, and agate showcases Silva’s distinct aesthetic. Priced at €650 plus shipping, with inquiries handled directly by Tereza Seabra, the pendant measures 50 by 35 by 8 millimeters with a 250-millimeter-long chain. The exhibition itself imagines a lush, utopian garden inspired by the paradise gardens and sacred groves of various cultures around the world. In this conceptual landscape, humans, animals, and plants coexist beyond hierarchy within a shared ecology of reciprocity and wonder. Here, jewelry transforms into a living constellation of symbols—apples, unicorns, flowers, birds, and Marian imagery—evoking themes of knowledge, care, fertility, and transformation. At the very heart of this conceptual garden, the snake emerges not as a tempter, but as a guardian and a symbol of wisdom, regeneration, and the continuous cycle of life. Rather than yearning for a lost Eden, Jardin d’agrément functions as a poetic fiction that invites viewers to imagine new ways of inhabiting the world, positioning coexistence not as an abstract ideal, but as a living practice.
In Brooklyn, New York, In the Gallery at Brooklyn Metal Works presents the work of artist Kerianne Quick. Represented by a brooch titled A Denial, made from vegetable-tanned leather, Plexiglas, and a nickel alloy pin, the piece measures five by three and a quarter by three-quarters of an inch and is available for US$550 through Brian Weissman. Quick’s academic and creative research is deeply rooted in craft practice as a cultural expression, paying meticulous attention to "material specificity"—a term the artist defined in their master’s thesis to recognize materials as active participants in meaning-making. Through object-making, Quick seeks to unearth overlooked and hidden stories, drawing upon the embedded histories of materials to create profound cultural impact. The black-shrouded "mirrors" from the Nevermind series, crafted from leather and Plexiglas, directly reference the somber Victorian mourning tradition of covering mirrors after a death. However, rather than protecting the spirit of the deceased from catching its own reflection, these obscured mirrors deliberately turn the gaze back toward the living, materializing complex emotions of shame, culpability, despair, and helplessness.
Up north in Umeå, Sweden, Four Gallery showcases the work of Karin Seufert, represented by Brooch 534.24 l. Crafted in 2026 from PVC, silver, and steel, and measuring 69 by 56 by 24 millimeters, the brooch is available for €700, excluding VAT, through Karin Roy Andersson. Much like emptiness, time remains notoriously difficult to depict visually; it is complex, ever-changing, and fundamentally immaterial. Throughout human history, the sky has served as a primary tool for orienting oneself within the passage of time, with the sun defining the rhythm of days, the moon marking longer lunar phases, and the stars enabling spatial navigation. Seufert’s latest body of work portrays these celestial bodies directly, capturing the sun as a flickering yellow circle, the moon in its shifting phases, and the stars in multifaceted geometric forms.
In London, United Kingdom, Objects Beautiful gallery features the intricate work of Taiwanese artist Mei Fang Chiang. Based in Tainan, Chiang is renowned for her exceptional expertise in working with anodized aluminum, utilizing proprietary techniques developed within her own studio that allow her to employ color in a uniquely vibrant and luminous manner. Her artistic practice engages deeply with narratives centered on the coexistence of nature and the man-made. An acclaimed creator whose pieces reside in prestigious public collections, including the Gold Museum in Taiwan, Chiang’s brooch The Other Shore #17, created in 2022 from aluminum and stainless steel wire and measuring 80 by 65 by 28 millimeters, is available for £760 before tax through gallerist Yael Reisner. True to the artist’s reputation, the piece is remarkably light, innovative, and exceptionally comfortable to wear.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s Gravers Lane Gallery highlights the enduring precision of Naomi Kurita with a 26-inch layered sterling silver link necklace created in 2025. Priced at US$3,080 and available through Mia Chen, Kurita’s work embodies a quiet, uncompromising rigor. A simple chain leaves nowhere to hide; every single link matters profoundly—its exact proportion, its join, and the fluid way it moves and rests against the next. This dedication to quiet precision defines Kurita’s decades-long career. Alongside her primary line of jewelry, Kurita frequently redesigns settings around her clients’ personal precious stones, breathing new life into inherited or long-held gems. This bespoke service stems from the same core conviction that has guided her practice for thirty years: that jewelry ought to be natural, simple, and fundamentally made to be worn for a lifetime.
At the Wearable Art Museum, directed by Lisa M. Berman, the focus turns to the socio-political implications of adornment with Andrea Ortiz’s necklace Offering a Gem. Created in 2001 as part of the Linking Realm series during her graduate studies at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), the piece is fabricated from coffee beans, bronze, and brass, measuring 180 by 230 by 10 millimeters, and carries a retail price of US$1,200. Originally from Colombia, Ortiz uses her bespoke work to address the disparaging conditions faced by coffee bean workers in her native country, highlighting their ongoing struggles regarding human rights and acceptable working conditions. Curator Lisa M. Berman notably paired this necklace with Max Alexander’s acclaimed Coffee Bean dress for the New York Times in 2024. Having earned four prestigious International Design Awards (IDA) since her graduation, Ortiz’s work is further supported by museum commitments to offer the piece for exhibition loan requests upon inquiry.
Pistachios Contemporary Art Jewelry in Chicago, Illinois, presents the whimsical yet socially resonant work of Esteban Erosky. A Mexican jeweler, enameler, and researcher currently based in Madrid, Spain, Erosky has studied across multiple countries, specializing in classical enameling techniques while adapting them to contemporary themes that address social, human, and gender issues in a fierce defense of individual freedom. His pieces function effectively as miniature short stories, consistently employing a playful visual language despite tackling inherently painful subjects. This approach is exemplified in his hand-painted enamel brooch, And I Dreamed That I Would Be Happy, which also incorporates glass beads, nickel silver, and steel wire, measuring approximately three and three-quarters by one and a half inches. Priced at US$1,495, inquiries can be directed to Meg Nash.
In Adelaide, Australia, Zu design features a striking ring by Angela Giuliani titled Sapphire and Diamond, crafted in 2026 from sapphires, a cognac diamond, nine-karat yellow gold, and sterling silver. Measuring finger size N, with a top dimension of 16 by 23 millimeters and standing 32 millimeters from base to top, the piece is priced at AUS$7,300 through Jane Bowden. The work is part of stateMEANT, a contemporary jewelry exhibition for which Zu design asked participating artists to articulate their practices, processes, and philosophies. The exhibition centers on bold, thoughtful pieces that possess something vital to say, whether addressing social, political, and environmental concerns or speaking more quietly about material honesty, sustainability, the intersection of art and craft, and the realities of daily life. Reflecting on her creative philosophy, Giuliani notes that her work explores structure, form, and geometry through precious metals and gemstones, drawing inspiration from clean lines, simple shapes, and the intrinsic balance of geometric design. For Giuliani, the making process holds equal weight to the finished object, reflecting a deep appreciation for the unique qualities of sterling silver, yellow gold, and rose gold, complemented by gemstones selected to integrate seamlessly into the overarching architecture of each wearable sculpture.
Galerie Door in Nijmegen, Netherlands, highlights the exuberant and mischievous creations of Daniel Kruger. Represented by an untitled necklace created in 2025 from glass vials containing Hindu ritual pigments, pearls, glass flowers, and silver, measuring 94 by 94 by 18 millimeters, the piece is priced at €4,200 and available through Doreen Timmers. Posing the question of what a shell, a gemstone, a piece of plastic, a relic, and a fetish might possibly have in common, Kruger demonstrates how these disparate elements can be harmoniously united within a single ornament. Kruger’s art jewelry is celebrated for being surprising, seductive, and playful, beckoning viewers to linger and look closer. By combining every conceivable material and technique—ranging from precious gemstones to everyday found objects, and from traditional textile work to refined metalwork—Kruger bridges the sublime and the mundane, the precious and the cheap, the classical and the kitsch. The resulting jewelry acts simultaneously as an ornament, a talisman, a bold statement, or simply an irresistible object designed to bring enduring joy.
Fingers Gallery in Auckland, New Zealand, presents A Night Out, a 2026 brooch by Dunedin-based contemporary jeweler Jane Dodd. Fabricated from a rich mixture of ebony, bone, sterling silver, marcasite, and spessartite garnet, and measuring 73 by 33 by 22 millimeters, the brooch is priced at NZ$1,750 through Lisa Higgins. Dodd’s work is widely admired for its exceptional technical craftsmanship, utilizing diverse gold alloys, silver, bone, wood, and shell. In recent years, her practice has increasingly focused on the portrayal of animals, underpinned by a subtle subtext exploring human impact, interaction, extinction, infestation, cruelty, and conflict. Heavily influenced by historic European craft traditions while remaining acutely mindful of the ecological plunder that historically enabled such exuberant craftsmanship, Dodd channels these contradictory emotions into works characterized by profound tension, humor, and intrigue.
In Baltimore, Maryland, the Baltimore Jewelry Center highlights the work of co-founder and instructor April Wood. Known for her Circle Fern Hoops, created in 2023 from steel and sterling silver and measuring one and a half by two and a half by three-eighths of an inch, the earrings are priced at US$160 through J Diamond. Wood earned her BFA in studio art with a concentration in metals and jewelry from Texas State University–San Marcos and her MFA from Towson University. Alongside her foundational role at the Baltimore Jewelry Center, she has taught extensively at institutions such as the Maryland Institute College of Art, the Corcoran College of Art and Design, the Penland School of Crafts, and Idyllwild Arts Academy. Her sculptural and metalsmithing work has been featured in publications including Metalsmith, Surface Design Journal, and Sculpture, with notable exhibition credits spanning national and international venues, including a 2012 solo exhibition at the Austin Museum of Art and participation in the SIERAAD International Art Jewelry Fair in Amsterdam in 2013.
Galeria Reverso in Lisbon, Portugal, presents an untitled 2026 brooch by Manuel Vilhena, crafted from juniper, tourmaline, 18-karat gold, steel, and cotton, measuring 150 by 120 by 30 millimeters. Priced at €2,730 and coordinated through Paula Crespo, the work addresses one of humanity’s most enduring dichotomies: the precarious dance between life and death. As Vilhena describes it, this theme is explored through the imagined adventures of a notorious gang of evildoers who daily defy death and live with it as a constant partner—the pirates.
Rounding out this month’s selection, Thereza Pedrosa Gallery features an untitled 2025 brooch by Ela Bauer, constructed from resin, pigments, organic material, and an aluminum pin, measuring 125 millimeters in diameter. Priced at €1,340, the piece marks a pivotal moment in Bauer’s artistic trajectory, signaling a definitive shift from the powerful two-dimensional works that initially defined her career toward an expansive, sculptural three-dimensional language. Rather than merely extending her earlier visual vocabulary, the brooch opens an entirely new field of spatial and material exploration. This significant evolution in her practice received international acclaim when Bauer was awarded the prestigious Herbert Hofmann Prize at Schmuck 2026, solidifying the importance of this new direction within her ongoing artistic research.
