So, this is it.

My last report of my visit to the New York International Gift Fair, the mega-trade show in Manhattan.

I’ve enjoyed sharing what I saw — and look forward to writing more about the companies we discovered yesterday while trudging through the thousands of booths at the Javits Center.

Thought I’d end the journey with a look at what I saw related to one of my all-time favorite things to shop for — jewelry.

There were plenty of companies with local ties at the show. I had the chance to find out more about these on site and will no doubt follow up with the others in coming weeks. Especially if what they carry is anything like what I saw yesterday.

I was pleased to finally meet Jennifer Rutheny in person. I have mentioned her work in stories I’ve done about Crafts at Lyndhurst, where she’s a regular exhibitor.

I knew she was based in Crugers but also found out she has a gallery, Rutheny’s Brook St. Gallery in Croton-on-Hudson. Hoping to get up and visit there soon.

I didn’t know much about her work, to be honest — and now, I want to know more.

There’s definitely a “natural” vibe to it all, from this creative display that shows off work including her Hudson River fish pins:

to these delicate earrings depicting ferns and lilies:

to these glass-winged dragonfly pins.

Here’s the artist (on the left, with her twin, Amanda Rutheny, who was on hand, she said, “for moral support” — how nice is that?).

Then, I met Pam Older of Pam Older Designs:

Older switched from a career in publishing to devote her time to jewelry design, starting her Larchmont-based company in 2003.

The pieces are noted for their “classic, soft and feminine” appeal, as described on Older’s site.

You may have seen her work, which features semi-precious stones in all metals, at a handful of local shops, too. (The site also has a list of local retailers).

Older told me she often does local shows, especially around the holidays. I’ve asked her to keep me posted, which I’ll pass along here, of course.

I also got quite a surprise when I was looking through the Gift Fair directory, the massive resource available at each show. Skimming the pages to try and spot local companies, I noticed that Saundra Messinger’s address was in Suffern.

The designs of this company are prominently featured in the Sundance catalog, which I often receive.

I stopped by the booth:

and saw some of the new designs, which feature an incredible celestial-themed collection.

Hoping to find out more on this company — and its local ties, as well.

Well, those were the highlights of my show visit. Hope you enjoyed the postings — and that they inspire you on your next shopping trip.