Amber Mitchell, Senior fine-jewelry buyer, Moda Operandi
“I expect a growing demand for one-of-a-kind pieces that offer something truly special to our clients. Given the current price of gold, we’ve observed a trend toward more gemstone-focused purchases. Additionally, I foresee a shift toward longer necklaces.”
Jon Kaiser, Vice president of divisional merchandise manager for jewelry and watches, Bloomingdale’s
“We are continuing to look for inspiring pieces and designer collections that will surprise our top clients. We’re also excited to spend time with vendor partners for our Bloomingdale’s Fine collection.”
Ashleigh Bergman, Owner of Milestones by Ashleigh Bergman
“I anticipate seeing more fun infused into jewelry collections — designers leaning into bold colors, unexpected shapes, and a sense of carefree creativity. Right now, my clients and I are gravitating toward whimsy…. Mixed metals also remain a strong force.”
Jo Latham, Founder of Jo Latham Fine Jewelry
“I’m hoping to keep the spending budget about the same as last year, but the uncertainty around the economy and pricing increases will definitely be top of mind. We need to be sensitive to client and consumer spending thresholds.”
Alissa Matkovich, Founder of Stacked by Reservoir
“With the exponential price of gold right now, I expect designers will lean into working with stones and perhaps even experiment with silver, leather cords, and other fun materials to keep prices down. I also expect to see a lot of great pearl pieces, especially for June and the summer.”
Alysa Teichman, Co-owner of Ylang 23
“We are excited to see newness from our current designers and how their collections have evolved with rising gold costs. We especially love seeing our overseas designers, like L’Atelier Nawbar, Yvonne Léon, and Lauren Rubinski — whom we only see once a year in Vegas — [and finding] new-to-us designers.”
Jay Hartington, CEO and owner, Marissa Collections
“Fashion-forward designers are expected to experiment with alternative materials such as enamel, wood and ceramics. Trends to watch include bold, sculptural pieces like oversized earrings, statement rings,…chokers making a comeback, and long pendant necklaces.”
Rachael Nov, Founder, Gin & The Banker
“Having the opportunity to customize pieces — and to mix and match within a collection when it allows — adds real value for our clients. We’re always looking for growth opportunities, whether through versatility or fresh design elements. I also think people will be drawn to pops of color and pieces that spark joy.”
