As brands and designers often choose to debut collections at the Las Vegas jewelry shows, there was no shortage of new pieces to admire last week.
Standing out for their technical ingenuity, their storytelling, or simply for being precisely what retailers need, these three collections have been lingering in my mind since leaving the show floor.
Tacit’s Mylar balloons
I’ve spent plenty of time around Mylar balloons over the years, thanks to my children’s birthdays, but I’ve never seen them interpreted quite like this. Designer Michelle Fantaci of the brand Tacit has re-created the party staple in impressive detail, from the slightly wrinkled sides to the self-sealing valve—here accented with a tiny diamond. A pair of hoop earrings inspired by the crimped edge of a Mylar balloon will have you wondering how Fantaci pulled off the design.
Other fun-time objects (beach balls, lollipops, pretzels) are the inspiration for Tacit jewels in ceramic-coated silver and 14k yellow gold. Brightly colored and featuring a high-gloss finish, these designs make all these motifs—including that jewelry staple, the initial—positively pop. Cheeky pieces include a cherry duo reading “Bite Me,” a hot sauce bottle labeled “Hot Mess,” and a BFF signet ring.
That Tacit’s collection made its showing at the joyful NouvelleBox section of the Luxury show, new for 2026, further enhanced its appeal. For summer and the holidays ahead, this is one highly giftable assortment that jewelers need to stock.
Harwell Godfrey’s Gold Rush
Lauren Godfrey is, without question, one of the most captivating designers working today. Her jewelry for brand Harwell Godfrey is as rich in storytelling as it is in craftsmanship—a gift the industry should never take for granted.
Gold Rush, the collection Godfrey launched in Vegas, touches on the very relevant topic of gold prices, but it doesn’t stop there. With their Western motifs like bolos, spurs, horseshoes, and bandannas, Gold Rush jewels carry an empowering vibe, allowing wearers to enjoy, as Godfrey describes it, “the wild-ass West” in style.
Harwell Godfrey’s signature patterns and textile-inspired motifs weave through the collection, while the brand’s hallmark oversize gemstones appear in irresistible pieces such as the moonstone ring pictured at top and a leather-cord bolo tie holding a golden horseshoe—a jewel compelling enough to make me reconsider my resistance to cowboy boots.
Stuller’s charming additions
One of the best known industry suppliers, Stuller has really expanded its offerings since I first came to know the company as a retailer in 2008. From introducing its own color of the year to bulking up its inventory of customizable engagement rings and loose gemstones (including both lab-grown and antique diamonds), Stuller’s booth is always one of my favorite, busiest visits at the JCK show.
This year’s most pleasurable encounter came by way of the brand’s new assortment of charms. With a variety of in-demand styles and precious imagery, Stuller has taken this category beyond retail bread-and-butter to encapsulate the most up-to-date silhouettes and trends.
What impressed me most was the breadth of Stuller’s charm inventory. Rather than treating charms as a basic add-on category, Stuller has approached them as a fashion-forward collection in their own right, with designs that feel current without sacrificing broad consumer appeal. Many of the styles are offered in 10k gold and vermeil as well as 14k gold, reflecting the growing emphasis on providing retailers with options across a range of price points.
Together, these three collections reflected some of the strongest currents running through Jewelry Week 2026: playful design, thoughtful storytelling, and a growing awareness of value. More importantly, they reminded me that even in a crowded marketplace, whimsy and originality still have the power to stop people in their tracks.
Top: Moonstone ring in Harwell Godfrey’s new Gold Rush collection (photos by Brittany Siminitz)