Jewels From My Inbox: May 2026 Edition

2026-05-20 Featured

May might just be the busiest month of the year for members of our industry, especially those who will be heading to Las Vegas for Jewelry Week. Between graduations, Mother’s Day, weddings, and the frenzy of the upcoming trade shows, the month carries an energy that feels a bit like spring and summer’s answer to the winter holidays.

Blame it on Vegas if you must, but my inbox this month was notably light on fully unveiled jewels and exceptionally rich in teasers. Designers and brands are carefully preparing to debut their latest creations on the show floor, and while I’ve been lucky enough to catch a few sneak peeks, many exciting pieces are being kept under wraps until showtime. The secrecy only adds to the excitement.

That anticipation is part of what makes the journey to Las Vegas so special each year. Like beautifully wrapped gifts waiting beneath a tree, there’s a thrill in wondering what extraordinary jewels, unexpected trends, and imaginative designs are waiting to be uncovered once the showcases finally open.

Naturally, my May inbox was also filled with fabulous emerald jewels in every shade of green imaginable, along with thoughtfully crafted pieces perfect for Mother’s Day gifting and sentimental seasonal purchases.

Below, some of the most beautiful jewels to land in my inbox this month.

Yvonne Leon Vase pendant

Vase pendant/brooch in 9k yellow gold with crystal and diamonds, €5,100 ($5,930), flower inserts sold separately; Yvonne Léon Claudia Mae Flora ring

Flora ring in 18k yellow gold with emeralds and pearls, $12,500; Claudia Mae Isabel Delgado Steph earrings

Steph earrings in 14k yellow gold with 2.9 cts. t.w. emeralds, $27,000; Isabel Delgado Vanessa Fernandez pink spinel ring

Toi et moi ring in 18k yellow gold with 0.88 ct. diamond and 0.97 ct. pink spinel, price on request; Vanessa Fernández Paspaley Lavalier pearl necklace