The 5 Biggest Trends From the 2025 Couture Jewelry Show in Las Vegas
Experiencing the creations of independent jewelers at the Couture Jewelry Show in Las Vegas this past week was nothing short of inspiring. Though there were many microtrends on offer, these five stood out as the ones to shop this year. After meeting with so many designers and artisans, I felt inspired to up my jewelry game yet again.
Leather CordsWith gold prices at an all-time high, designers have shifted toward using stones and alternative materials, sparking a renewed wave of creativity. Leather cord necklaces provided a place to hang playful pendants and substantial gems, like the diamond solitaire from Dezso.
As summer approaches, sea motifs become omnipresent, and Violette Jewelry makes some of my personal favorites. Though the brand has been around for several years, this was its Vegas debut. A staple of the collection is the hand-carved fish made from the many shades of tourmaline. The attention to detail, like the delicate scales and fins, makes each pendant one of a kind.
Ron Anderson and David Rees of Ten Thousand Things travel to Jaipur, India, every year to source stones and work with artisans on beautiful, organic creations. This year was no exception—some of the standouts to me are were multi-tiered gold pendants surrounding smooth aquamarine and citrine stones.
Renna Jewels crafted elegant shoulder-duster earrings from multicolored stones, featuring faceted rock crystal backed by luminous layers of mother-of-pearl, chrysoprase, labradorite, and lapis lazuli. Each strand is encircled by diamond-studded sunbursts, creating a radiant, ethereal effect.
Bold pieces and saturated colors were everywhere as well. Selim Mouzannar enhanced the vibrancy of his pieces by layering seven coats of enamel over 18-karat gold, making each piece burst with rich, luminous color.
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