Couture Show: Must-See Brands

August 20, 2021

By Katerina Perez

10 min read

Described as “the world’s most exceptional curation of designer fine jewellery and luxury timepieces,” COUTURE is a show whose presence has been missed during the dark depths of the pandemic. Now, with its return scheduled for August 24-26 at Wynn Las Vegas, I am pleased to highlight some Couture Show debutants and returning brands who should be on the radar of anyone in attendance.

Elsa Jin

Contemporary jewellery artist, Elsa Jin is an exciting addition to the Couture line-up in 2021. Those who visit her booth will discover meticulously crafted miniature artworks, most of which are completely one-of-a-kind, incorporating precious gemstones and pearls and imbued with traditional Chinese themes that reveal her personal origins Elsa says, “I can never be absent,” when describing her approach to high jewellery and it’s easy to see why – her pieces are the culmination of many hundreds of hours of painstaking care and attention.

The Dance in Ukiyo necklace with more than 10,000 diamonds by Elsa Jin

The Dance in Ukiyo necklace with more than 10,000 diamonds by Elsa Jin

 Heavenly Colours high jewellery creation by Elsa Jin

Heavenly Colours high jewellery creation by Elsa Jin

 Dark Rose opal and diamond brooch by Elsa Jin

Dark Rose opal and diamond brooch by Elsa Jin

 The Green Ghost floral-inspired green diamond necklace by Elsa Jin

The Green Ghost floral-inspired green diamond necklace by Elsa Jin

 A water inspired diamond and sapphire brooch by Elsa Jin

A water inspired diamond and sapphire brooch by Elsa Jin

 Gusuzi diamond and coloured gemstone brooch by Elsa Jin

Gusuzi diamond and coloured gemstone brooch by Elsa Jin

 Diamond, pearl and emerald earrings by Elsa Jin

Diamond, pearl and emerald earrings by Elsa Jin

 A closer look at a pear, diamond and emerald necklace by Elsa Jin

A closer look at a pear, diamond and emerald necklace by Elsa Jin

href=”https://gemsofnote.com/” rel=”noopener noreferrer” target=”_blank”>Gems of Note

From bright pinks to crisp apple greens and alluring blues, Gems of Note is a newcomer to the Couture Show offering natural, fancy coloured diamond jewels and coloured gemstones cocktail rings crafted in the United States. The brand’s passion is all things colour, so expect to see Ceylon sapphires, fancy pink diamonds, Paraiba tourmalines and rubies set in an array of statement ring designs, ranging from Art Deco to floral fancies.

Gems of Note Flower pendant with fancy coloured diamonds

Gems of Note Flower pendant with fancy coloured diamonds

 Gems of Note heart-shaped diamond ring with Argyle pink diamonds

Gems of Note heart-shaped diamond ring with Argyle pink diamonds

 Gems of Note ring with a natural fancy purple diamond centre stone and colourless diamonds

Gems of Note ring with a natural fancy purple diamond centre stone and colourless diamonds

 Gems of Note ring with a central oval-shaped Ceylon sapphire and colourless diamonds

Gems of Note ring with a central oval-shaped Ceylon sapphire and colourless diamonds

 Gems of Note purple diamond ring with Argyle pink diamonds and colourless diamonds

Gems of Note purple diamond ring with Argyle pink diamonds and colourless diamonds

 Gems of Note tanzanite cabochon cocktail ring with lavendar sapphires

Gems of Note tanzanite cabochon cocktail ring with lavendar sapphires

 Gems of Note pear-shaped Argyle pink diamond ring with colourless diamonds

Gems of Note pear-shaped Argyle pink diamond ring with colourless diamonds

 Gems of Note ring with a fancy intense green diamond, pink diamonds and colourless diamonds

Gems of Note ring with a fancy intense green diamond, pink diamonds and colourless diamonds

href=”https://luvor.com/central-park/” rel=”noopener noreferrer” target=”_blank”>Luvor

Luvor was established in 2019 and will make 2021 the year it debuts at Couture Las Vegas. The Italian brand’s philosophy is to create jewellery for cosmopolitan women, whose days are spent rushing and racing from one moment to the next, captured using bold shapes and fluid silhouettes dusted with diamonds and coloured gems. The geometry of its Central Park collection is a complete contrast to its Mandala collection, which is just fine… modern women are full of contrasts too.

Luvor bracelet in rose gold from the Central Park collection

Luvor bracelet in rose gold from the Central Park collection

 Luvor pendant necklace in rose gold from the Central Park collection

Luvor pendant necklace in rose gold from the Central Park collection

 Luvor drop earrings in rose gold from the Central Park collection

Luvor drop earrings in rose gold from the Central Park collection

 Luvor ring with pear-shaped gems in rose gold from the Central Park collection

Luvor ring with pear-shaped gems in rose gold from the Central Park collection

 Luvor morganite and diamond pendant in gold from the Central Park collection

Luvor morganite and diamond pendant in gold from the Central Park collection

 Luvor morganite and diamond earrings in gold from the Central Park collection

Luvor morganite and diamond earrings in gold from the Central Park collection

 Luvor gemstone and diamond pendant in yellow gold from the Central Park collecton

Luvor gemstone and diamond pendant in yellow gold from the Central Park collecton

 Luvor coloured gemstone and diamond earrings in rose gold from the Central Park collection

Luvor coloured gemstone and diamond earrings in rose gold from the Central Park collection

href=”https://www.instagram.com/goshwara” rel=”noopener noreferrer” target=”_blank”>Goshwara

No stranger to the bright lights of the Couture Show, Goshwara is back for 2021 with its signature gemstone decadence, led by designer and president Sweta Jain. The brand is infused with the energy of its New York City home and offers sophisticated, classic yet trendy designs with fine quality coloured gemstones that will add a pop of colour to any look. Juicy cabochons, sleek faceted or fancy cut gems embellish both luxury jewels for any occassion as well as boldly unique one-of-a-kind pieces. You can find the brand’s collections in retail stores around the US as well as select online boutiques.

A model wears coloured gemstone creations by Goshwara

A model wears coloured gemstone creations by Goshwara

 Goshwara Manhatten Collection rings with emerald-cut coloured gemstones

Goshwara Manhatten Collection rings with emerald-cut coloured gemstones

 Goshwara Gossip bracelets with blue topaz and rock crystal

Goshwara Gossip bracelets with blue topaz and rock crystal

 Goshwara opal and coloured gemstone cocktail rings

Goshwara opal and coloured gemstone cocktail rings

 Goshwara emerald-cut gemstone cocktail rings with turquoise enamel settings

Goshwara emerald-cut gemstone cocktail rings with turquoise enamel settings

 Goshwara cabochon and faceted gemstone cocktail rings in yellow gold

Goshwara cabochon and faceted gemstone cocktail rings in yellow gold

 Goshwara rutilated quartz and diamond cabochon cocktail rings

Goshwara rutilated quartz and diamond cabochon cocktail rings

 Goshwara emerald-cut rock crystal rings with black enamel in yellow gold

Goshwara emerald-cut rock crystal rings with black enamel in yellow gold

href=”https://www.instagram.com/joonhanjewelry” rel=”noopener noreferrer” target=”_blank”>Joon Han

I defy you not to fall in love with a pair of Joon Han’s earrings, which somehow manage to combine baroque pearls, diamonds, opals and coloured gemstones in ways that few can mimic. The designer is inspired by her global travels to create colourful pieces that she describes as having a “singular character” and you are invited to meet these personalities at the Couture Show, where Joon Han has previously garnered attention.

Joon Haan coloured gemstone earrings with a pear-shaped white opal

Joon Haan coloured gemstone earrings with a pear-shaped white opal

 Joon Haan carved white quartz and aquamarine earrings

Joon Haan carved white quartz and aquamarine earrings

 Joon Haan cocktail rings and a pearl sautoir necklace

Joon Haan cocktail rings and a pearl sautoir necklace

 Joon Haan cabochon drop earrings with baroque pearls

Joon Haan cabochon drop earrings with baroque pearls

 Joon Haan aquamarine, pearl and diamond necklace

Joon Haan aquamarine, pearl and diamond necklace

 Joon Haan ring with four oval-shaped coloured gemstones and a round white pearl

Joon Haan ring with four oval-shaped coloured gemstones and a round white pearl

 Joon Haan heart-shaped watermelon tourmaline necklace with diamonds in yellow gold

Joon Haan heart-shaped watermelon tourmaline necklace with diamonds in yellow gold

 Joon Haan carved watermelon tourmaline earrings

Joon Haan carved watermelon tourmaline earrings

href=”https://www.markhenryjewelry.com/” rel=”noopener noreferrer” target=”_blank”>Mark Henry 

When a house is showcasing one of nature’s rarest gemstones – colour change alexandrite – it’s no wonder it returns to the international Couture stage year-after-year. Mark Henry founder and CEO, Mois Medine, has been spotlighting alexandrite since 2004 and has been a sightholder and partner to a Brazilian alexandrite mine since 1987. The vast majority of this alexandrite is gem quality and exhibits a medium-dark tone with strong colour saturation and 90-100% colour change! Elsewhere, Mark Henry will present its Paraiba tourmaline collections in Las Vegas, alongside its wider offer of contemporary jewels.

Mark Henry Paraiba tourmaline pendant with diamonds

Mark Henry Paraiba tourmaline pendant with diamonds

 Mark Henry alexandrite rings with diamonds

Mark Henry alexandrite rings with diamonds

 Mark Henry Paraiba tourmaline and diamond trilogy ring

Mark Henry Paraiba tourmaline and diamond trilogy ring

 Mark Henry alexandrite ring with colourless diamonds

Mark Henry alexandrite ring with colourless diamonds

 Mark Henry Paraiba tourmaline cabochon cocktail ring with diamonds

Mark Henry Paraiba tourmaline cabochon cocktail ring with diamonds

 Mark Henry alexandrite and diamond eternity style rings in white and rose gold

Mark Henry alexandrite and diamond eternity style rings in white and rose gold

 A model wears jewellery by Mark Henry

A model wears jewellery by Mark Henry

 Mark Henry ring with coloured gemstones and diamonds in white and yellow gold

Mark Henry ring with coloured gemstones and diamonds in white and yellow gold

 Onirikka offers a collection of fine jewellery with bold, symmetrical silhouettes for an elegant customer

Onirikka offers a collection of fine jewellery with bold, symmetrical silhouettes for an elegant customer

 Onirikka Turtlehorn earrings with carved onyx and diamonds in gold

Onirikka Turtlehorn earrings with carved onyx and diamonds in gold

 Onirikka Mylady Cuore earrings in gold with black enamel, diamonds and green tourmaline hearts

Onirikka Mylady Cuore earrings in gold with black enamel, diamonds and green tourmaline hearts

 Onirikka ring from Mylady  collection

Onirikka ring from Mylady collection

 Onirikka pendant in gold with diamonds

Onirikka pendant in gold with diamonds

 Onirikka pendant in gold with diamonds

Onirikka pendant in gold with diamonds

 Finch earrings by Onirikka in gold, enamel and diamonds

Finch earrings by Onirikka in gold, enamel and diamonds

 Expressive rings from Onirikka

Expressive rings from Onirikka

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