Day One! #LUXURY What's NEW? #JWLV #LUXURYByJCK

The first change you will notice on your walk into the shows....

...next up A Walk Through the Elite Enclave!

#JWLV The new NOVA collection by WYS Jewelry Is Out Of This World!

The newest NOVA collection by WYS Jewelry. The collection will be available in all 12 birthstones and offered in pure silver and 24K gold. The jewelry is inspired by positive energy and instilling that in wearers. 

See the NOVA collection by WYS Jewelry at JCK Las Vegas! Booth #S10821

Website:   http://www.whatsyoursignjewelry.com/

#JWLV GIA’s All In for JCK Las Vegas

From Press Release

GIA’s All In for JCK Las Vegas

Exclusive in-booth briefings, museum displays, colored stone services and more

Attendees of the 2015 JCK gem and jewelry show at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas can visit GIA’s booth (L99) from May 29 – June 1 to learn about the Institute’s not-to-miss show offerings, ranging from the show service laboratory to educational in-booth briefings and a special museum display. More details are available on GIA’swebsite.

Show highlights include:

Show Service Laboratory

Show attendees will have convenient access to colored stone identification and country-of-origin services through the GIA Show Service Laboratory. Expert GIA gemologists will accept gemstones at Palm G (Level 3 of Mandalay Bay Convention Center) Thursday through Sunday, May 28-31 from 9 a.m. to 5p.m.; and Monday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to noon. Temporary reports will be printed on site, with permanent reports being sent after the show. 

GIA In-Booth Briefings

For the fourth consecutive year, GIA will host a series of free 20-minute in-booth briefings where Institute experts cover some of the industry’s most relevant topics. The briefings will take place Friday, May 29 through Monday, June 1 at booth L99. Presentations will cover:

·         Jewelry Assurance Benchmarks for Platinum

·         The Latest on Synthetic Diamonds

·         The New GIA Gem & Jewelry Career Center

·         Colored Stone Challenges in the GIA Laboratory

Variations on a Theme: Museum Displays

Show attendees can cool down in the desert during a special preview of GIA’s upcoming exhibit “Variations on a Theme: 25 Years of Design from the AJDC.” Each year, AJDC designers are asked to create a design project that interprets a single concept or theme, such as rhythm, sphere and water. During the show, the Institute’s museum will display 12 of the wonderfully clever and thought-provoking jewels – featuring a variety of gems and metals – produced for the 2012 theme: Ice.

Frozen in Time. Rock crystal quartz, ruby, sterling silver and gold. Designed by Alan Revere.

Big Bite. Rock crystal quartz, sterling silver with brown patina and 18K yellow gold. Designed by Mark Schneider.

Education Seminars

GIA will host two educational seminars at Banyan B, Level 3 of Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Tuition for each is $225. Previous gemological training and/or experience is recommended and pre-registration is required. To register, call 800-421-7250, ext. 4001 or email admissions@gia.edu.   

Identifying Glass Fillings and “Healed Fissures” in Corundum

Thursday, May 28, 8 to 10 a.m.

High-lead-content glass fillings are the most common ruby treatment today, while "healed fissures" are one of the least understood ruby treatments on the market. During this seminar, comprised of lecture and a hands-on lab, students will learn the identifying characteristics of these treatments, why they are done and to which types of corundum they are applied.

Identifying Synthetic Diamond

Friday, May 29, 8 to 10 a.m.

Advances in diamond synthesis have led to improvements in the quality and size of synthetic diamonds. They’re also appearing more frequently in gemological laboratories, often undisclosed. During this seminar, which includes a lecture and a hands-on lab, students will learn to distinguish natural from synthetic diamond, and how to know when advanced laboratory testing is required to conclusively identify a stone.

Alumni Bungalow at “JCK Rocks the Beach”

Sunday, May 31, 8:30 to 11 p.m.

The GIA Alumni Association is hosting a cabana – Bungalow 1 – at The Beach at Mandalay Bay during “JCK Rocks the Beach,” featuring singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw. Event attendees are encouraged to stop by to network and mingle with GIA alumni and industry members from across the globe. The event is open to all JCK badge holders; tickets are based on a first-come, first-served basison Friday and Sunday at the show’s Ticket Centers.

For more information about GIA in Las Vegas, visit the website.

About GIA

An independent nonprofit organization, GIA (Gemological Institute of America), established in 1931, is recognized as the world’s foremost authority in gemology. GIA invented the famous 4Cs of Color, Cut, Clarity and Carat Weight in the early 1950s and in 1953, created the International Diamond Grading System™ which, today, is recognized by virtually every professional jeweler in the world.

Through research, education, gemological laboratory services, and instrument development, the Institute is dedicated to ensuring the public trust in gems and jewelry by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science, and professionalism. Visitwww.gia.edu.   

#JWLV VIVA #LUXURY! Highlights Dates and Everything Important!

from Press Release

VIVA LUXURY! Las Vegas Jewelry Week set to Kick off with LUXURY LUXURY 2015, JCK's high-end offering, is set to kick off Las Vegas jewelry week with the utmost opulence. The theme 'Viva LUXURY!' will play out throughout the show and attendees can expect a distinguished jewelry buying destination combining the beauty and passion of the jewelry industry with the most accomplished talent and design collections. Beginning the week by invitation only LUXURY will open its doors to over 940 of the industry's top retail stores on Tuesday, May 26 through Thursday, May 28Tthen continue through the week opening to all JCK buyers throughMMonday, June 1 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Takat  In addition to prestigious exhibiting brands, LUXURY will feature a plethora of networking events and amenities to take advantage of throughout the week. "We are really looking forward to putting on a great show this year," said LUXURY's Event Director, Sarin Bachmann. "The product selection is impeccable and we are equally excited for the program we've put together. The breakfast keynotes and Retailer of the Year awards will deliver insights on Redesigning Retail and selling to the Millennials, topics that are of the utmost value in today's business climate. Wednesday evenings' Gala is sure to be a fabulous time with entertainment from Mo5aic and Vegas headliner Matt Goss! The overall atmosphere of LUXURY will be refreshed, stylish, and luxurious." Spark Attendees can expect the following key highlights from the LUXURY show schedule: LUXURY Breakfasts — Keynote Addresses Tuesday, May 26, South Seas Ballroom, 8:30 am Diane Warga-Arias, the Jewelry Activist and President of DWA Communications "Redesigning Retail" and Retailer of the Year Preview Wednesday, May 27, South Seas Ballroom, 8:30 am Terry Hawkins, Award-winning Speaker and Retail Educator "Why WAIT to be GREAT? It's either NOW or TOO LATE!" Thursday, May 28, South Seas Ballroom, 8:30 am Ben Smithee, Chief Strategy Officer and Master Curator at RELEVANTS "The Millennial Movement, How Millennials are Reshaping Retail" Opening Gala — Viva LUXURY* Wednesday, May 27, Fountain Terrace at Four Seasons, 6:30 pm – 10: 00 pm A taste of old Vegas and a night to remember filled with various interactive acts that will leave the industry buzzing for days to come. Including 5-man Accappella supernova MO5AIC, acts performing take-your-breath-away stunts on a stage built over the pool, culminating with featured headliner Matt Goss. Goss is an English singer-songwriter and award-winning resident headliner at Caesar's Palace. Late Night Lounge — NEW Location: 1923 Bourbon and Burlesque Lounge* Tuesday, May 26 and Wednesday, May 27, 10:00 pm – 12:00 am The recently opened 1923 Bourbon and Burlesque lounge at Mandalay Bay will transport attendees to the prohibition-era in this glamourous, speak easy style venue. Custom cocktails and barrel-aged bourbon are just a few of the surprises this fabulous new late night lounge location has to offer. Attendees will be asked a special guest password for the secret library entrance...can you keep a secret? Second Annual Retailer of the Year Awards The LUXURY community will honor the best in jewelry retailing, identifying the most influential retailer whose focus is on the future of jewelry retailing and acknowledging their efforts over the past year. The five finalists will be unveiled at Tuesday's morning keynote with the winner being announced on Thursday morning after the LUXURY community votes throughout the event for their choice of who best exemplifies this year's theme "Redesigning Retail". Bloggers take LUXURY For the first time LUXURY is pleased to host five industry bloggers who will provide live, interactive coverage from the salon floor and take part in LUXURY's events. These popular bloggers include: Danielle Miele of Gem Gossip, Katerina Perez of Katerina Perez Ltd, Natalie Bos of Jewels Du Jour, Monica Stephenson of idazzle and Rachel Garrahan from the Jewellery Editor. LUXURY Brands Expand to Private Ballrooms The LUXURY salon floor will once again be accompanied by neighboring private ballrooms including Scott Kay and Tacori, as well as, new ballroom resident Forevermark. Elite Enclave Features NEW Nautical Theme Sail into serenity at this year's Elite Enclave Yacht Club. Enjoy a luxurious nautically-inspired oasis for a quiet meeting, mid-morning coffee break or afternoon cocktail. Featuring designers such as Andreoli, Borgioni, Cassis, Hulchi Belluni and Madstone to name a few. Anchors away... *Evening events are open to LUXURY all-access badge holders only. LUXURY is a by invitation only event Tuesday, May 26 through Thursday, May 28 then open to all qualified JCK badge holders Friday, May 29 through Monday, June 1. To view qualifications and pre-register visit jckonline.com/lasvegas. About JCK: 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 Magazine – the leading industry publication in print & online - JCK offers a suite of tools and events to deliver sound solutions, innovative opportunities, and essential information. For more information on JCK Events, visit jckonline.com.

#JWLV #JCKLV Use The Tech!!! JCK Mobile Show Planner!

Make working the JCK Show a breeze - download the JCK Mobile app and sign up for the "my JCK Show Planner".

You can add all your events and vendor appt's - even cocktail parties...

GO TO http://lasvegas.jckonline.com/

GIA Notifies Trade of Potential Undisclosed Diamond Treatment

from a press release

GIA Notifies Trade of Potential Undisclosed Diamond Treatment

CARLSBAD – May 12, 2015 – Approximately 500 colorless to near-colorless diamonds submitted primarily to GIA’s grading laboratory in Ramat Gan, Israel, were potentially subjected to an undisclosed temporary treatment.

GIA believes that the treatment temporarily masks the body color of the diamond, resulting in a color grade that can be up to three grades higher than its actual grade.

The Institute has terminated client agreements with the companies that submitted the diamonds in question and has notified appropriate trade bodies.

The report numbers of the potentially treated stones are posted on the GIA's website  at:  (http://www.gia.edu/gem-lab/laboratory-alert-may-2015). 

Anyone who has purchased or has access to any of these diamonds is asked to submit them to any GIA lab for a no-cost, expedited review. 

About GIA

An independent nonprofit organization, GIA (Gemological Institute of America), established in 1931, is recognized as the world’s foremost authority in gemology. GIA invented the famous 4Cs of Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat Weight in the early 1950s and in 1953, created the International Diamond Grading System™ which, today, is recognized by virtually every professional jeweler in the world.

Through research, education, gemological laboratory services, and instrument development, the Institute is dedicated to ensuring the public trust in gems and jewelry by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science, and professionalism. Visit www.gia.edu.  

#JWLV Previewing the NEW for #Couture2015

Some of the most unique Brands and Designers show at the Couture Show 

during Jewelry Week in Las Vegas.

We are very excited and privileged to present just a few of them here... 

Find The Couture Show  At:

First Up The Rose Cut Diamonds of SETHI COUTURE


Grace Rose Cut Diamond Necklaces in three beautiful and versatile colors.

The COUTURE show is fast approaching and they're busy designing and prepping new pieces for the show.  Here's a sneak peek at their newest rose cut diamond creations!

#couture2015 #couture #rosecutdiamonds #sneakpeek#elevatetheeveryday #sethicouture

Next Up The Mixed Metal Mastery of Sara Graham


Her natural surroundings are a source of constant inspiration for designer Sarah Graham. Sarah's prolific collection of jewelry is organic, textural and subtly feminine, yet substantial. The above pendant is from her new Oak Leaf collection and was inspired by Sarah's childhood home in Northern California, where she had a beautiful old oak tree in her front yard. The artist has fond memories of the leaves, and in particular the way they looked on the pavement and wrapped around stones after a heavy rain. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and oxidized silver, this piece is accented with white faceted diamonds.

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Lito Reveals The History and Lore of the Mythical Scarab 



Greek designer Lito Karakostanoglu creates pieces with a seductive, modern allure, inspired by travels and couture fashion. Her extensive background in sculpture and technical drawing are evident in each of her avant-guard creations, which are reputed for being instant collectables. The above Scarab brooch is made from a Malaysian Enoplotrupes Sharpi beetle, embellished with diamonds and set in 18 karat rose gold. The entire Scarabees De Beaute collection revolves around the mythical properties of the sacred scarab and its innate beauty.

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The Sensual Edge of Nikos Koulis



Greek-based designer Nikos Koulis brings his sharp outlook and authentic passion for jewelry to every piece he creates in his prolific collection. With a long-standing reputation for driving trends, Nikos' jewelry contains both a sensuality and an edginess that is immediately recognizable. The above pendant is comprised of blue, black and white diamonds set in black rhodium. While crafted in metal and stones, the spaces left open in the piece give it an appearance of movement and fluidity.

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Then Mizuki Shows Us The Purity, Vitality and Fluidity That Is Her Namesake


 
Born in Tokyo, Japan, designer Mizuki moved to New York when she was 10 years old. Her jewelry represents the artist's own sophisticated style combined with a feminine yet bold edginess, and it is the embodiment of the collision of the two cultures she claims as her own. Named by her grandmother to represent purity, vitality and fluidity in life, Mizuki not only embraces these qualities in her personal character, but they are the main components in her collection. The aboveSquare Rings are crafted in 18 karat yellow gold featuring diamonds, and are perfect either worn alone or stacked for a bolder look. 


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