By David Brough
LAS VEGAS – JCK Las Vegas (June 6-9, 2025) saw a big turnout from the start despite uncertainties across the global industry about the impact of U.S. tariffs.
JCK Las Vegas 2025 saw brisk turnout from the start
Visitor turnout swelled from the outset with strong enquiries at the stands, including the natural diamond pavilion, and steady business foreseen by coloured gemstone suppliers.
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) organised a number of popular networking events, including high-level members of Botswana’s diamond mining industry.
A packed booth at JCK Las Vegas
Anticipated highlights of the show included the Rapaport breakfast on June 8, seen as an indicator of natural diamond market trends in the months ahead, and focusing on the impact of tariffs.
Kering staged the first edition of their awards for Generation X on June 7, with a focus on gleaning exceptional jewellery designs using recycled materials.
Kering awards celebrating Generation X
CIBJO-World Jewellery Confederation hosted a well-attended panel looking at nomenclature of terms used in the industry, the so-called Blue List.
CIBJO panel looking at how to standardise nomenclature
India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) staged a pavilion showcasing Indian artisanal jewellery making skills and featuring winners of the Artisan Awards earlier this year.
Leaders of the GJEPC delegation
