Our Mission
Established in 2002, NJI is a leading source of knowledge, standards and education in the art of luxury.
Located in New York and Paris, the non-profit organization, in partnership with Parsons School of Design, conducts courses and global events on the business of luxury in fashion, jewelry, beauty and design. Our goal is to empower the next generation of industry leaders, by connecting our members with top luxury brand executives. Our programs are uniquely designed to provide an interactive, luxury educational experience.
NJI hosts an annual gala ceremony honoring world leaders of arts and culture, at prominent international institutions including Le Louvre, Le Ministere des Affaires l’Etrangeres, The Louvre Abu Dhabi, and The Morgan Library.
The Morgan Library, NYC
The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Paris
- Louvre Abu Dhabi
Our President, Judy Price
Judy Price is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and attended Columbia University Graduate School of Economics. She is President of the National Jewelry Institute, which conducts courses and global events on the business of luxury in fashion, jewelry, beauty, and design. Price began her career at Time Magazine as a business reporter and later founded AVENUE Magazine and its international editions in China and Japan, which she published for 25 years. Price is the author of six books, including, Executive Style, and Masterpieces of French Jewelry. Mrs. Price has received an Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences as the Creator of the NBC series Made in New York. Mrs. Price received the L’Etoile Award from the International Herald Tribune; was honored by the Mayor of Paris with the Medaille de Vermeil; and was appointed to the rank of Chevalier in the National Order of the Legion of Honor by the President of the Republic for her “exemplary personal commitment to the culture of France.” Price is currently a member of the Chief Executives Organization.
Officers
Christopher Forbes, Chairman
Judith Price, President
Ashton Hawkins, Chairman Emeritus
Directors
Geoffrey Bradfield
Joy Dinsdale
Christopher Forbes
Edward LaPuma
Chantal Miller
Judith Price
Peter Price