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Must -see collections at JCK Las Vegas 2025

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1 year ago

May 8, 2025

One reason JCK Las Vegas remains such an important hub for the international fine jewelry trade is because the show offers a truly diverse range of products, from loose diamonds and gems to tech equipment and supplies. These collections highlighted below offer a taste of JCK’s variety:Haute Couture Brooch Collection by Smiling Rocks, Smiling Rocks guitar brooch and The Periklista Collection by Kouzoupis.

Haute Couture Floral Guitar brooch in 14k yellow gold with 0.98 ct. t.w. lab-grown diamonds and enamel,; Smiling Rocks. Haute Couture Hummingbird brooch in 14k white gold with 4.6 cts. t.w. multicolored lab-grown diamonds. Kouzoupis, a Turkish exhibitor in the Design Collective, is introducing the Periklista collection, which is named for the ancient Greek enamel technique that lends the pieces both their color and style. In Kouzoupis’ version, the ancient technique is made modern by the addition of bright colors and motifs, such as snakes, that capture the 2025 zeitgeist.

Like the European cloisonne method, the Periklista technique involves creating small partitions made of thin metal wires or strips on a metal surface, usually made of gold, and filling them with enamel, stones, or glass. Pioneered during the Mycenaean period (16th–12th century B.C.), Periklista enamel jewels were found in the royal tombs at Mycenae. Refined in subsequent centuries by Greek goldsmiths, the technique later influenced Roman and Byzantine art.

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Israel’s Diamond Industry Hits Record Lows

From January To June 2026, Israel Exported Only $2.4 Billion In Diamonds. At Its Peak In 2015, That Figure Was Around $7 Billion—More Than Three Times Higher.

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5 hours ago

July 30, 2026

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Israel’s diamond exports have dropped dramatically to their lowest levels in history. Reflecting these difficult times, the head of the Israel Diamond Exchange has announced his resignation.

Key Numbers

Massive Drop in Exports: From January to June 2026, Israel exported only $2.4 billion in diamonds. At its peak in 2015, that figure was around $7 billion—more than three times higher.
Total Trade Shrinking: Total industry trade (combining imports and exports) fell to $4 billion, down from $12 billion during its best years.

Why Is the Industry Struggling?

Competition from Dubai: Dubai has become a major global diamond hub, drawing traders away from Israel with lower tax rates.
Lab-Grown Diamonds: Man-made diamonds are significantly cheaper than natural ones, taking away a large portion of the market.
New U.S. Tariffs: A new 10% import tax on diamonds was recently introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump. Since the U.S. buys about 20% of Israel’s diamond exports, this tax hits the local industry hard.
Shifting Consumer Habits: Younger buyers are spending more money on experiences rather than luxury jewelry. Additionally, diamond demand in China has slowed down significantly.

Global Impact & What’s Next

The downturn isn’t just affecting Israel; it is a global issue. Even De Beers—one of the world’s biggest diamond companies—has been put up for sale for the first time ever.

Despite these setbacks, Israel still holds key advantages in the market, such as strong client relationships and deep expertise in cutting large, rare, and colored diamonds. Israeli officials are currently negotiating with the U.S. to lower the new tariffs and working with their own government for tax relief to help the industry bounce back.