JCK's LUXURY Kicks Off Las Vegas Jewelry Week

JCK'S LUXURY SHOW BEGINS, KICKING OFF LAS VEGAS JEWELRY WEEK

A High-End Community of Designers, Buyers Converge, Positively

Las Vegas, NV (May 29, 2013) - LUXURY, JCK Events' high-end show opened its doors to select retailers with an exclusive 3-day preview event. Invited retailers perused the collections of 240 exhibitors, including the designer brand exhibitors of Elite Enclave, in a relaxed, upscale environment. Later in the week, LUXURY will open its doors to all badge holders in conjunction with the opening of the JCK Las Vegas main show floor. LUXURY takes place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center through Monday, June 3.

LUXURY, in its 14th year, is an exclusive, high-end collection of brands that has become a must-attend event for top retailers around the country. With an environment that feels refined and private, and which caters to networking and business dealings, the show has become something of a community for attendees. Exhibitors, all of a certain high-quality caliber, look forward to presenting alongside one another, while attending retailers are equally prestigious and appreciate the curated selection of brands and merchandise. The community spirit is evident in the daily group breakfasts, lunches in the well-appointed LUXURY dining salon, and daily events which can be accessed by LUXURY all-access badge holders only, including the LUXURY Gala event set to take place this evening.

At the close of Day 1, the camaraderie and amenities combined with the reportedly "very" strong assortment of product proved a recipe for success. Retailers remarked on the quality of merchandise, dialogues were begun, and sales were made.

"We are feeling very positive after the first day," said Scott Wanstrath of Whitehouse Bros. "It's our first time exhibiting at LUXURY and we have already met several new retailers, including a few international ones. The retailers we met are looking for new product, which we can offer and since it's Day 1, they are fresh and ready to do business."

In addition to the community of exhibitors and retailers, members of the consumer press were in attendance and provided a vote of confidence for the strength of the show. The editors were quick to point out some early emerging trends, such as brightly colored gemstones and mixed metals.

LUXURY opens to all attendees on Friday and continues through Monday, June 3. 

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JCK is a trusted partner connecting jewelry retailers and manufacturers/suppliers with trends, news, products, education, and partners to build business. Whether attending face-to-face events, building inventory with online and onsite sourcing or obtaining authoritative news and insights from JCK, the leading industry magazine in print & online, JCK offers a suite of tools, events, and information to deliver sound solutions, innovative opportunities, and essential information. Mark your calendars as JCK Events presents its portfolio of upcoming buying opportunities:

--LUXURY and Elite Enclave: May 28 - 30, 2013, by invitation only, and then continues as the events open their doors to all JCK retailers May 31 - June 3, 2013 - Four Seasons, THEhotel, Mandalay Bay
--Swiss Watch: May 31 - June 3, 2013 - THEhotel, Mandalay Bay, Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental
--JCK Las Vegas: May 31 - June 3, 2013 - Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
--LUXURY Privé New York: July 29 - 31, 2013 - New York, The Pierre Hotel, Fifth Avenue
--LUXURY Privé Panama: August 26 - 28, 2013 - Panama City, Panama, Westin Playa Bonita
--JCK Tucson: February 3 - 8, 2014 - Tucson, JW Marriot Starr Pass Resort