From Mother’s Day to my birthday at the end of the month to the unofficial kickoff of summer, there’s so much to love about May. It’s one of my favorite months, bringing both the last bit of spring and the big kahuna for our industry—Jewelry Week in Las Vegas.
With the Vegas shows imminent, my inbox has been dominated in May not by new collections or trends but by invitations to schedule booth visits at JCK and Couture (many of which I accepted).
Still, summery jewels and emeralds (the May birthstone) trickled in, allowing a peek at some stellar pieces to add to my birthday wish list. These were the highlights from my inbox this month. If you’re Vegas-bound, safe travels and I hope to see you there!
Shibuya earrings in 18k rose gold with 0.8 ct. t.w. diamonds, $5,990; Noora ShawqiAvril ring in 18k yellow gold with 4.5 cts. t.w. Colombian emeralds, price on request; HOWLLuck rondelles necklace in 14k yellow gold, $1,500; Heavenly VicesKarana earrings in 18k yellow gold and rhodium-plated sterling silver with 9.6 cts. t.w. turquoise, peridot, and amethyst and 1.84 cts. t.w. diamonds, $4,500; Modern MoghulDouble-stone heirloom bezel ring in 14k yellow gold with 1.6 ct. emerald and 1.17 ct. diamond, price on request; RetrouvaíPendant in 18k yellow gold with emeralds, price on request; Ray GriffithsDesert Moon earrings in 18k yellow gold with 1.15 cts. t.w. emeralds and 0.5 ct. t.w. diamonds, $7,500; Future FortuneOne-of-a-kind cuff bracelet in 18k yellow gold with 11.5 cts. t.w. emeralds, price on request; Brent NealeHeart pendant on Franco chain in 18k yellow gold with 0.35 ct. Colombian emerald, $6,250; Anita KoDrip Drop ring in 18k yellow gold with emerald, price on request; Aurelia DemarkIgnite necklace in 18k yellow gold with emeralds, price on request; Fernando Jorge
Top: Dripping pendant in 18k white gold with 6 ct. step-cut emerald and diamonds, price on request; Mindi Mond
