Last year at this time, if you asked most exhibitors their thoughts on what to watch at the JCK show in Las Vegas (and we did), they said color—and lots of it. What will be remembered as the year we began our return to society, bursts of gemstone color were thought to be celebratory, a marked indication of our joy outside of the home.
That jubilant nature has not faded in 2023, and color has only gotten bigger and more prevalent. In jewelry, that means gemstones in statement sizes should be on full display in Vegas.
Which colors in particular will see the most play? While we look forward to the surprises the show floor has in store—it’s always a thrill to discover budding trends—most shades of green are in high favor, and pink is having its Barbie Dream moment.
Below, some of the colored gemstones set to dazzle at the JCK show in Las Vegas.
Ring in 18k yellow gold with 7.66 ct. green tourmaline center, 5.21 cts. t.w. green tourmaline sides, and 1.5 cts. t.w. diamonds, $35,675; UneekEarrings in platinum and 18k yellow gold with 7.31 cts. t.w. emeralds and 3.6 cts. t.w. diamonds, $99,000; FanaOctagon ring in 18k yellow gold with green amethyst, green tourmaline, and diamonds, price on request; SofragemNecklace in yellow gold with opal and diamonds, $2,425; Meira TAlly ring in 14k yellow gold with chalcedony and diamond, price on request; Mabel ChongMuse collection earrings in gold vermeil with topaz, $295; AnatoliRing in 18k yellow gold with 15 ct. opal, emeralds, and diamonds, price on request; Brij JewelsBracelet in 18k yellow gold with 32.84 cts. t.w. emeralds and 6.52 cts. t.w. diamonds, $76,776; Steven RoyceEndless emerald ring in yellow gold with emeralds and diamonds, price on request, Lau InternationalKira earrings in sterling silver with jade and labradorite, $570; Jorge RevillaRing in 18k white gold with 5.25 ct. watermelon tourmaline and 1.01 cts. t.w. pink and white diamonds, $5,808; VivaanNecklace in 18k yellow gold with 22.18 ct. chrysoprase, 1.08 cts. t.w. green tourmaline, 1.02 cts. t.w. pink tourmaline, 0.51 ct. t.w. diamonds, and pink spinel, $21,885; Brenda SmithRing in rose gold with 15.28 cts. t.w. pink tourmaline and pink sapphires and 1.91 cts. t.w. diamonds, price on request; ArihaSprinkle earrings in 18k yellow gold with 15.25 cts. t.w. pink and purple bicolor tourmaline and 0.33 ct. t.w. diamonds, $14,190; Lauren KRing in 18k gold–plated sterling silver with gemstones, $279; Ti Sento MilanoEarrings in platinum with 5.46 cts .t.w. purple garnet, 0.85 ct. t.w. spinel, and 0.71 ct. t.w. diamonds, $18,000; Omi PrivéPendants in rose and white gold with morganite, aquamarine, moonstone, and diamonds, prices on request; MakurRing in 18k rose gold with gemstones, price on request; Songa AntonioEarrings in yellow gold with amethyst and diamonds, price on request; LoloviviBangle bracelet in 18k yellow gold with multicolored gemstones and diamonds, price on request; Vama CreationRing in platinum with 4.29 ct. heat-treated blue sapphire and 0.78 ct. t.w. diamonds, price on request; Nader KashNecklace in 14k yellow gold with London and Swiss blue topaz, $33,410; Lali JewelsRing with sapphire and diamonds, price on request; Royal JewelryRing in 18k yellow gold with London blue topaz, green tourmaline, and diamonds, $6,975; John Atencio
Top: Garden earrings with pink tourmaline, green tourmaline, and diamonds, price on request; 18 Carat House