ON TREND
August 2025
Design Direction: Fine Jewelry Trends Shaping the Market
Despite soaring gold prices and sizzling Vegas temperatures, the energy at this year’s Las Vegas jewelry shows was anything but subdued. Retailers and designers alike came together with renewed enthusiasm, showcasing bold creativity and forward-looking designs. From reimagined classics to daring new styles, here are some of the standout fine jewelry trends that stole the spotlight this year.
Tennis Everything
What started with the classic tennis bracelet has evolved into a full-on movement. Tennis necklaces, rings, and even earrings were spotted, in classic diamonds and colored stones bringing this polished yet wearable sparkle to everyday style.
Le Vian
Montana sapphire bracelet
17 1/6 ctw Ombrè™ in 14K Vanilla Gold®
MSRP $16,247
516.673.7177
Going for Gold
Gold continues to reign supreme. Whether in bold yellow hues or rich brushed textures, gold pieces were everywhere—anchoring collections with a sense of timeless luxury and weighty presence.
Two-Tone Takes Off
Mixed metals made a strong showing, with designers embracing the contrast of white and yellow gold, or rose and platinum, for versatile, modern appeal. Two-tone looks added dimension and made stacking and layering feel even more dynamic.stacking and layering feel even more dynamic.
Brevani
14K two-tone circle
pendant with 0.35 ctw
natural diamonds
MSRP $1,300
800.356.3851
Bridal Sparkle: From Vintage Glamour to Fancy-Cut Elegance
This season’s bridal jewelry dazzles with a new interest in stone cuts from emerald to radiant and heirloom-inspired designs were a few of the key bridal trends. Add this in italics and will plug in page when we know it(see Bridal section pages xx-y for an overview on BRIDAL trends.
Legend Jewelry
18K white gold
diamond double halo
engagement ring
MSRP $4,250
866.607.3098
Motifs & Meaning: Birds, Butterflies, Sea & Celestial Sightings
Whimsical motifs were everywhere—birds, butterflies, sea motifs and stars adorned many collections. But it’s the year of the snake, and serpentine shapes and textures slithered their way into everything from rings to necklaces. Celestial themes remain a favorite, with moons, stars, and cosmic symbols.
Kabana
Spiny oyster and Mother of
Pearl corn inlay 14K gold
.04ctw diamond ring
MSRP $3,525
505.843.9330
Shefi
14K two tone 1/3
ctw diamond
center beaded
starfish pendant
MSRP $2,099
212.391.1482
Bold Statements
Big, sculptural, and unapologetically expressive—bold jewelry ruled. Oversized cuffs, chunky chains, dramatic rings, and architectural forms turned jewelry into wearable art that demands attention.
Uneek Jewelry
Bouquet cuff bangle
in 18K yellow gold
with 152 diamonds
MSRP $27,500
213.622.5119
Unexpected Color & Stones
Color was key. Blue and green stones were prevalent, but designers moved beyond traditional gemstones, embracing unusual materials, vibrant enamel, and surprising stone choices—from tourmaline and opal to moonstone and turquoise—for pieces that felt fresh, fun, and one-of-a-kind. Wood, leather and fossils added to the mix.
Jewelry Innovations
Black Ceramic Diamond
™ ring dinosaur
fossil inlay moon finish
MSRP $468
800.872.6840
Amáli Jewelry
Opalized wood
with Ethiopian opal
earrings in 18K gold
MSRP $4,600
781.789.8989
Allison-Kaufman
Co. 14K white gold
and blue topaz
necklace 1.72ctw
MSRP $2,961
800.800.8908
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