Las Vegas Jewelry Week went by in a blur, as it always does, and if I didn’t have a slew of proof on my phone’s camera that I was there, I might not believe it myself.

Looking through those photos as we all decompress from the whirlwind week, I’m noticing a number of exciting common themes. Many were expected, but nonetheless a joy to see—like all manner of tennis jewelry. Tennis necklaces seem to have become de rigueur, so much so that a number of brands that never offered them before were showing off quite the selection.

We also encountered opals at every turn—it felt there was nary a booth without them—and lab-grown diamonds continued to expand, with more companies adapting tried-and-true collections of the budget-friendlier offering. Oh, and in case you hadn’t noticed: Stacking is back. Hugely.

But there were a few fresh-feeling trends at the shows this year, all of which I fully expect to explode in popularity. And before you say, “Have these styles ever really gone away?” (a comment I’ve heard many a time), consider this: Does any jewelry style ever cease to exist?

The thing about our industry being slow-moving in terms of trends is what makes jewelry impervious to an issue for many other industries—consumers who have the money can feel at ease about dropping the bucks on any “trend,” because it’s almost guaranteed not to pass completely, like a fad. Still, we have ebbs and flows, and sometimes when you haven’t seen a particular gem or style in abundance in a while, it feels brand-new. And that’s the absolute best.

Tiger’s eye

I went hoping to find brown, and I was not disappointed. I was, however, a bit surprised. That gemstone revelation I was hoping for this year? It came in the form of tiger’s eye.

First, I began to notice a lot of cat’s eye chrysoberyl—in an incredible ring from Omi Privé, and then one at Pompos. At the Couture show, it was Oscar Heyman that had sensational cat’s eye jewels, with brand copresident Tom Heyman telling me that a good cat’s eye will “wink” in the light.

So there it was—I thought we had our Vegas stone of 2025. Only, when I started asking the brands I was visiting for cat’s eye, I got one very common answer: “No, but we do have tiger’s eye.”

And that stone, let me tell you, was plentiful. Chalk it up to the prevalence of opaque gems at the moment, or that brown is having its year. But here’s the thing that makes it exciting: Like paraiba tourmaline or Montana sapphire—two gems that, in my opinion, have stolen the show in years past—tiger’s eye presents a new and exciting gemstone to many consumers who haven’t adventured far beyond diamonds, sapphires, and pearls.

Plus, as it’s generally considered an affordable gem, tiger’s eye is perfect for current economic conditions, making it a more likely choice for consumers to shop (especially when it’s set in designs this gorgeous!).

Torque and collar necklaces

During brand visits, I usually saw at least one version of a collar, torque, or choker—a necklace with a stiff, static fit—often in yellow gold but sometimes in silver. And I really enjoyed the ways they were displayed. Though these necklaces are stylish and statement-making enough to be worn alone, many of them were strung with a charm or two (or more). With the long-lasting appeal of charms, it was nice to see this fresh, customizable way to wear them. And it’s particularly good for those consumers who have already filled their bracelets and other necklaces.

Multi-row coiled bangles

Seven was the lucky number for bangle bracelets, at least for the kind that wrap around the arm like a gilded Slinky—seven seemed the most common number of rows on these coiled bracelets. John Hardy had a special edition featuring its famed Dot design, for the company’s 50th anniversary; Jade Trau showed a phenomenal version with diamond end caps; and Rahaminov, true to form, featured one practically blinding with diamonds. You might call it a micro-trend, but I don’t think it’ll stay “micro” for long. Given the various influences on the price of jewelry, look for customers to gobble this look up in more affordable designs, such as sterling silver or vermeil.

Shaker-style charms

Cute, tiny charms seemed to dangle everywhere, from rings to bangles to hoop earrings. Often the charms were set with diamonds, a hint of sparkle against mostly yellow gold. You might see this look referred to as shaker-style, but I can’t help wanting to call it confetti, because to me it’s a wearable party (and confetti is also made up of little pieces). With the massive resurgence of stacking jewelry, these small charms add a touch of playful movement to any group of jewels.

Top: The seven-row Plié bracelet in yellow gold with diamonds from Jade Trau

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