Still, those with high-end and designer jewellery reported a satisfactory-to-good show when polled on the penultimate day.
Given the poor performance of the US economy, most industry insiders expect the situation to remain unchanged for a couple of years more. Meanwhile, in order to sell low end jewellery, manufacturers will have to come up with some completely new value propositions in order to increase consumer demand.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
-Comedian Howie Mandel wowed the LUXURY by JCK/PREMIERE attendees with a wonderful performance that had the standing room only audience of jewelry retailers and manufacturers in stitches.
-Actress Cassandra Hepburn, Boxer Winky Wright and Actress Tara Reid visited the D.Atlantis Booth at the 16th Annual JCK Show - Las Vegas to pick up their brand new watches.
-Cadeaux, The Luxury Gift Collection made it's debut during JCK Las Vegas. Forty high end gift companies from around the world featured products from home accessories to tableware
-LeVian hosted a red carpet revue party and fashion show where fashion met fine jewelry on Sunday afternoon during The JCK Show - Las Vegas. Shown here is Eddie LeVian being interviewed by Mrs. USA. LeVian hosted the event where InStyle Magazine presented a forecast of the international fashion trends. The event benefited Jewelers for Children.
-The JCK Show Top 10 Designer Retailers of the Year gathered at the Design Center and include representatives from Verace St. Designer Jewlery of the US Virgin Islands; Fortunoff of Westbury, NY; Reinhold Jewelers of San Juan, Puerto Rico; Lily & Co., of Sanibel, Florida, Pageo Jewelers of Boston, MA; Don Muller Gallery of Northampton, MA; Spirits in Stone from California; Deja & Co. of Saratoga, CA; French Designer Jeweler of Scottsdale, AZ and XAN Jewelry of Kauai, Hawaii
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