Jewels From My Inbox: May 2025 Edition

The latest and greatest emerald jewels might be the headline here, as my May inbox was, predictably, loaded with emerald jewelry. It being my birthstone, I didn’t mind one bit. But how can anyone resist the emeralds that came in?

I could have easily filled several pages with these birthday-worthy creations. Since I’m gearing up for Las Vegas (no doubt, along with many of you), I won’t. This year’s events at JCK and the rest of Las Vegas Jewelry Week seem promising in terms of new jewels to discover; I can barely contain myself at the thought of the gemstones that await.

What has become one of my favorite elements (or perhaps the word is hopes) of Jewelry Week is being surprised by one particular gemstone that’s trending or starting to trend. I have some thoughts on what’s to come—more on that in the near future.

For now, here are highlights from May: that fabulous windfall of emeralds, along with other captivatingly colorful gems.

Edessa Dewdrop Grand ring in 18k yellow gold with 3.34 ct. hexagon emerald, 1.63 cts. t.w. diamonds, 0.19 ct. t.w. emeralds, and akoya pearls, price on request; State Property

Ishtar bib necklace in 18k and 22k yellow gold with 3 cts. t.w. emeralds, $12,150; Khepri Jewels

Cabochon ring in 18k yellow gold with 21.46 ct. emerald and 0.7 ct. t.w. diamonds, price on request; Mindi Mond

Poppy earrings in 18k yellow gold with emeralds and diamonds, $760; Yuniu Jewels

Arcane ring in 18k yellow gold with 0.8 ct. t.w. emeralds and 0.4 ct. t.w. diamonds, $13,490; Boochier

Stretch bracelet in 18k yellow gold with natural emerald, $1,485; Ray Griffiths

Ring in 18k yellow gold with 4.55 ct. emerald and 0.6 ct. t.w. diamonds, $130,000; Anita Ko

Ring in 18k white gold with emerald and diamonds, price on request; Aliel

Calypso necklace in 14k Roslow gold with purple pearls and 0.42 ct. t.w. diamonds, $5,460; Kismet by Milka

Zagara pendant in 14k yellow gold with multicolor Venetian glass and diamonds, price on request; HOWL

Top: Ring in platinum and 18k yellow gold with 3.5 ct. emerald and 0.92 ct. t.w. bullet-cut spinel, $72,000; Rahaminov