The Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) will present Radiance and Reverie: Jewels from the Collection of Neil Lane this fall, a dazzling exhibition that spans a century of design and debuts more than 150 historic works from the private collection of acclaimed jewelry designer, Neil Lane. Co-curated by Diane Wright and Emily Stoehrer, the exhibition, set in the museum’s Pritzker Prize-winning Glass Pavilion, traces the evolution of jewelry from 19th-century revival styles to the glamour of Hollywood’s red carpet. Radiance and Reverie will be on view from Oct. 18, 2025, to Jan. 18, 2026.
“Radiance and Reverie invites visitors to reconsider jewelry not simply as adornment but as small works of sculpture,” said Diane Wright, Senior Curator of Glass and Contemporary Craft at TMA. “The exceptional craftsmanship, design, and materials reflect broader movements in art and society, and Neil Lane’s remarkable collection offers a compelling lens through which to view these shifts.”
Known for his red-carpet styling, his diamond engagement ring designs, and his role on ABC’s The Bachelor franchise, Lane has spent decades amassing one of the country’s most significant jewelry collections. Spanning a century of design, the works on view trace the evolution of jewelry from the 19th through the 20th century. Designers represented in the exhibition include luminaries such as Suzanne Belperron, Boucheron, Cartier, Castellani, Paul Flato, Jean Fouquet, Marcus & Co., Raymond Templier, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels.
Many of the pieces carry extraordinary provenance, having appeared at world’s fairs or having belonged to Hollywood icons such as Mae West and Joan Crawford. Each section of the exhibition will be enriched with additional objects from TMA’s glass collection and Hollywood garments and accessories from the ASU FIDM Museum, Los Angeles, offering an immersive and holistic understanding of the era’s rich cultural tapestry.
“Neil’s collection tells a sweeping story of taste, glamour, and history through objects that are both beautiful and culturally resonant,” said Emily Stoehrer, guest curator and the Rita J. Kaplan and Susan B. Kaplan Senior Curator of Jewelry at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. “It’s a rare opportunity to see this collection brought together publicly.”
The exhibition is divided into three sections:
Paris: The World Stage
This section explores a moment in history when jewelry dazzled on the global stage at the world’s fairs and international exhibitions. Designers drew heavily on ancient civilizations for inspiration, embracing revival styles that celebrated the grandeur of the past while reflecting the innovation of the modern age. Highlights include 19th-century pieces rooted in Egyptian, Gothic, and Renaissance Revival styles, such as scarab pendants, intricate archaeological goldwork, and romantic medieval forms.
New York: An American Jewelry House
Featuring 38 exquisite pieces from Tiffany & Co., representing the largest area of concentration in Neil Lane’s collection, this section traces the evolution of one of America’s most iconic jewelry houses—from Charles C. Tiffany, who founded the company, to his son Louis C. Tiffany, known for his visionary work at Tiffany Studios. The section also shines light on celebrated designers whose creations helped define the Tiffany legacy.
Hollywood: Glamour
Jewelry serves as a powerful link between generations, showcasing beauty, craftsmanship, and iconic style. This dazzling tribute to movie stars highlights pieces worn by celebrities such as Jennifer Garner, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Hudson, and Jennifer Lawrence, as they take center stage on the red carpet. These pieces reveal layered stories: their original historic significance and their enduring allure when worn on the red carpet by today’s leading actors.
“At the Toledo Museum of Art, we are committed to presenting works of outstanding quality from across 6,000 years and six continents, including magnificent examples of personal adornment,” said Adam Levine, TMA’s Edward Drummond and Florence Scott Libbey President, Director and CEO. “Radiance and Reverie builds on our commitment to collecting jewelry, from Hellenistic diadems to contemporary brooches, introducing our audience to one of this country’s most significant modern jewelry collections.”
Radiance and Reverie: Jewels from the Collection of Neil Lane, a richly illustrated catalogue, co-published with Rizzoli New York, accompanies the exhibition and enriches readers’ understanding of American and European jewelry history, with original essays that use Lane’s collection to illustrate key artistic movements of the 19th and 20th centuries. The Hollywood provenance of key jewelry and Lane’s own evolution as a designer and lender to the stars is also documented with red carpet images, publicity photos, and an interview with Lane, where he shares his fascinating “journey in jewels.”
Radiance and Reverie: Jewels from the Collection of Neil Lane is made possible through the generous support of National Presenting Sponsor KAY Jewelers. Additional funding is provided by the Toledo Museum of Art’s Presenting Sponsors Susan and Tom Palmer, Season Sponsor Taylor Automotive Family, Platinum Sponsor Sotheby’s, and Silver Sponsor Toledo Museum of Art Ambassadors, Rita Barbour Kern Foundation, and the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts.
If You Go
Exhibition: Radiance and Reverie: Jewels from the Collection of Neil Lane
Dates: Oct.18, 2025–Jan. 18, 2026
Location: SANAA Glass Pavilion on the campus of the Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo, Ohio
Exhibition admission: Free for museum members; $10/visitor for non-members
General admission and parking: Free
Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; closed on Monday, Tuesday, and select holidays
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