MAD About Jewelry is the Museum of Arts and Design's annual benefit awards celebration and sale of contemporary jewelry. Now in its 25th year, this milestone edition showcases extraordinary designs from 50 emerging and acclaimed international jewelry artists representing more than 20 countries. MAD About Jewelry is the ultimate pop-up shop for artist-made jewelry, offering collectors and jewelry enthusiasts alike the rare opportunity to meet and acquire pieces from the most innovative creators in the field.
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Mad About Jewelry opening benefit preview and awards brunch
Join us Saturday, May 3, for an exclusive benefit preview and the MAD About Jewelry Awards Brunch, honoring leaders in the field of jewelry design and collecting. All MAD About Jewelry artists will be in attendance.
Schedule
10 am Pre-Brunch, First-Access Shopping 11:30 am Brunch and Awards Ceremony at Robert Restaurant, featuring our 2025 Honoree, Frank Everett, Vice Chairman, Jewelry Americas, Sotheby’s 2–6 pm Cocktails and Shopping
Proceeds from the event benefit MAD’s exhibition and educational programs.
2025 MAD About Jewelry Honoree
Frank Everett, Vice Chairman, Jewelry Americas, Sotheby's
Frank Everett a distinguished jewelry expert and Vice Chairman for Jewelry at Sotheby’s. Before joining Sotheby’s, Everett built his luxury career at Bulgari, later holding key roles at Tiffany & Co. and serving as Director at Harry Winston. A trusted authority in the field, he has captivated a global audience for over a decade through Frank’s Files, his acclaimed video series for Sotheby's.
MAD About Jewelry Sale Dates and Hours
Sun, May 4 10 am–6 pm Mon, May 5 10 am–6 pm Tu, May 6 10 am– 8 pm Wed, May 7 10 am–6 pm
MAD About Jewelry is free with Museum admission. Become a MAD Member and enjoy unlimited access!
Celebrating 25 Years of Jewelry as an Art Form
For 25 years, MAD About Jewelry has upheld the Museum’s long-standing commitment to presenting jewelry as an art form. MAD is the only American museum with a dedicated gallery for both special jewelry exhibitions and its own collection of contemporary and modern studio and art jewelry.
We are proud to celebrate our artist community and the global talent that makes this event so special. Proceeds from MAD About Jewelry directly support participating artists and the museum’s educational programs.
For more information, contact darci.spasojevich@madmuseum.org.
