As the biggest jewellery buying event in North America, the Vegas shows appeared to confirm an improving consumer landscape, particularly for high-end goods. Busy aisles and a flurry of activity in exhibitor booths signalled a positive outlook, with everything from black rhodium to gemstone slices to two-tone rose and white gold jewellery enticing retailers to stock up.

Who says what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. The dazzling play of colour of Ethiopian opal, the soft hues of morganite, and art deco-inspired designs were just some of the styles buyers couldn’t help but bring home from the Las Vegas shows.