San Francisco Fall Show Will Open October 15
The 44th annual art and antique exhibition runs through October 18 at the Fort Mason Center.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Jewelry
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Collectors and art enthusiasts will gather at the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture as the 44th annual San Francisco Fall Show begins on October 15. The exhibition, running through October 18, will showcase curated collections from approximately 40 international art, antique, and jewelry dealers.
Why it matters
The show offers residents a chance to view specialized historical pieces, such as rare estate jewelry and fine art, under this year's Métallique Chic theme. The event serves as a central hub for the local art market and features lectures from industry figures including Zac Posen.
The show hosts approximately 40 dealers, with featured items including an 8.45 carat Kashmir sapphire ring and a Fabergé brooch priced at $34,500. Total Golconda diamond earrings on display weigh 16.21 carats, though final attendance figures for the four-day event are still unknown.
The players
Zac Posen
The fashion designer serves as an honorary co-chair of the opening gala and a featured speaker.
M.S. Rau
An antique dealer based in New Orleans that is displaying high-carat sapphire and diamond pieces.
Stellene Volandes
The editor acts as an honorary co-chair for the opening night gala.
The details
The event features a four-day exhibition and lecture series focused on vintage and estate pieces inspired by metal textures like gold leaf and platinum. Zac Posen and Stellene Volandes serve as honorary co-chairs for the opening gala on October 14, followed by a public lecture from Posen on opening day. Residents can attend the daily exhibitions at the Festival Pavilion through October 18 to view items from galleries such as Kentshire and D.K. Farnum Estate Jewelry.
Timeline
1982: The San Francisco Fall Show was founded.
October 14, 2026: Opening night gala.
October 15, 2026: The exhibition begins and Zac Posen conducts a lecture.
October 18, 2026: The San Francisco Fall Show concludes.
Across the Bay
The 2026 exhibition continues a legacy established by the San Francisco Fall Show's 1982 founding. This year's event follows the show's long-term trend of hosting high-end international dealers at the Fort Mason Center.
Residents visiting the Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason can view the jewelry and art collections daily through October 18. Parking and transit access to the waterfront area may be busier than usual during the four-day event.
The takeaway
The show highlights how antique metalwork and estate jewelry continue to shape current luxury trends. Interested attendees should keep an eye on the schedule at the Fort Mason Center for specific lecture times.
Further reading
Find more coverage of the city's design and craft scene in our Jewelry section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by JCK.
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