NYC Jewelry, Antique & Object Show 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
2027 dates not confirmed yet · Metropolitan Pavilion, New York, NY
2027 dates not confirmed yet · Metropolitan Pavilion, New York, NY
Booth price tiers (all-in, 2026 ranges)
| Footprint | Rental with your graphics | Custom build |
|---|---|---|
| 10×20 inline | $7,500 – $15,000 | $15,000 – $45,000 |
| 10×30 inline | $12,000 – $22,000 | $25,000 – $65,000 |
| 20×20 island | $16,000 – $40,000 | $50,000 – $120,000 |
| 20×30+ island | $25,000 – $55,000 | $75,000 – $175,000 |
Includes design, structure, graphics, installation and dismantle. A custom-built booth runs roughly $100 to $250 per square foot depending on finish level. A rental of the same footprint usually lands at 35 to 50 percent of the purchase price for one show.
Billed by the show
- Exhibit space (paid to KIL Promotions)
- Drayage, or material handling, when it is not in the NYC Jewelry, Antique & Object Show space rate
- Electrical, internet and rigging orders for NYC Jewelry, Antique & Object Show
- Booth cleaning and any union labor the Metropolitan Pavilion requires
Published rates:
- Early Buying day door ticket: $100 for the few tickets sold on the day, autumn 2026; trade and press free with resale details
- General admission door ticket: $25, autumn 2026; trade free at check-in
Key dates
- Design sign-off with Purple: About 8 weeks before the show
- When KIL Promotions publishes the spring 2027 dates: We set the production calendar backward from setup and agree the case count with you.
- About 8 weeks before the show: Design sign-off: case layout, lighting mix and signage.
- 6 to 2 weeks before the show: Portable cases, counters and signage built and tested in Fishkill with your pieces.
- Setup day before Early Buying: Our van and project manager arrive in Chelsea; cases set, lit and locked before the trade opening.
- Closing Sunday: Pack-out after the close; cases return to Fishkill storage for the next edition.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Apply through the vendor application and confirm your booth numbers
- Count cases, counters and shelving for jewelry, watches and objects
- Choose your lighting mix and send pieces for a light test
- Prepare era, maker and provenance cards for key pieces
- Plan staffing for the Thursday Early Buying / Trade Day
- Arrange insurance and secure transport for stock
- Book rooms near Chelsea from the show's recommended list
All fees listed upfront, in full, on paper, before NYC Jewelry, Antique & Object Show. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/nyc-jewelry-antique-object-show/