JCK Las Vegas 2026 (May 29–June 1): What's New This Year
JCK returns to The Venetian Expo this week. The dates, what is new for 2026, and the questions we expect the American jewelry trade to be asking.
The American jewelry trade heads back to Las Vegas this week. JCK's main show runs May 29 to June 1, 2026 at The Venetian Expo, with JCK Luxury opening on May 27 (its first two days by invitation) and some areas opening on May 28. Here is what is new.
What's new for 2026
Lifestyle Pavilion
A new curated area for accessories, home décor and gift items alongside fine jewelry.
Timepieces
A watch showcase across Luxury and JCK, with a range of well-known watch brands.
Earlier opening areas
The AGTA GemFair, Gems Pavilion, Hong Kong Pavilion and JCK Talks open a day before the main show.
The conversations we expect
Lab-grown's next chapter
Lab-grown diamonds now account for the majority of engagement ring center stones in some US surveys. Expect debate about pricing, branding and how retailers present natural and lab-grown side by side.
Tariffs and costs
Trade policy has shifted repeatedly over the past year, affecting the cost of jewelry imported into the USA, including from India. Expect retailers to ask suppliers about pricing and lead times.
Design
Colored diamonds, east-west settings, sculptural gold and men's fine jewelry should all be prominent.
Why it matters to shoppers
Orders placed at JCK shape what American stores and websites carry for the holiday season. When the trade talks about prices and trends in June, shoppers feel it by November.
Pieces we expect to see everywhere
When is JCK Las Vegas 2026?
The main show runs May 29 to June 1, 2026, with JCK Luxury from May 27.
Where is JCK held?
At The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Is JCK open to consumers?
No, it is a trade-only event.
