Bellevue Arts Museum opened its doors to jewelry designers, collectors and appreciators alike this past weekend for INDULGE, its first-ever jewelry marketplace. The event began with a preview launch party on Friday, Feb. 5.

The museum was filled with Bellevue’s finest in their finest for the sold-out event. Attendees of the preview launch party were able to sip champagne and snack on an assortment of chocolates and hors d’oeuves while they perused 30 displays from international artists.

Artists came from all over the United States and Canada to display their finest and most stylish jewelry. The jewelry was an eclectic collection of both basic elegant pieces and artistic designs.

The event was by invitation only for the artists who included nine from the Seattle area and two Bellevue artists: Iris Guy and Ronna Sarvas Weltman. Other artists were from areas such as New York City, Vancouver, B.C., and San Francisco.

INDULGE continued Saturday at 11 a.m. and wrapped up on Sunday at 5 p.m. Proceeds from INDULGE will go towards benefitting the exhibitions and programs at Bellevue Arts Museum.

Sponsors included Seattle Homes and Lifestyles, the Bellevue Reporter, NPR KPIU 88.5, The City Catering Company, Lisa Dupar Catering, Kaspars, Chateau Ste Michelle, Talking Rain, LUSH, 7 Salon, Palomino and Small Vineyards.

Krystal Woodward is an intern at the Bellevue Reporter.