HERE WE ARE is a strategic initiative that supports the diverse spectrum of creators within the jewelry community by creating impact and action within and outside the industry through awareness, empowerment, and education. Launched in 2019 under the guidance of NYCJW’s Director of Cultural Diversity and Inclusion, Elliot Carlyle, HERE WE ARE is a combination of community driven events including panels, webinars, and exhibitions. Initially designed to reflect and celebrate the many and varied cultures & visions across New York City, NYC Jewelry Week is excited to expand the reach of HWA across the United States as the platform enters its second year.

HERE WE ARE welcomes jewelers of all races/ethnicities, cultures, ages, genders, sexual orientation and physical abilities.

In 2020, NYCJW introduced a new weekly Instagram Live series HERE WE ARE: Conversations hosted by NYCJW’s Director of Diversity & Inclusion Elliot Carlyle, every Monday @nycjewelryweek.

The conversations are intimate, raw, unfiltered, unrehearsed, real-truth dialogues with creatives who are part of, support, or engage in NYCJW’s program and values. These talks are intended to inspire and impact all who listen inside and outside of the jewelry industry. Previous guests include April Walker, Marci Rodgers, Nandi Howard of ESSENCE Magazine, Lorraine West, Aziza Nicole of Aziza Handcrafted, Jennifer Gandia of Greenwich St. Jewelers and more. Browse & listen to previous episodes through the link below. @nycjewelryweek