Thursday, May 31 | Friday, June 1 | Saturday, June 2 | Sunday, June 3 | Monday, June 4
Take time to learn, network and exchange ideas with your fellow industry friends at the countless special events and fund-raising benefits that take place morning, noon and night.
Thursday, May 31
JCK Education
8:30 am – 5:15 pm
(complimentary for all badge holders)
GIA Hands on Workshops
Loupe Grading
9:00 – 11:00 am
Previous gemological training and/or experience recommended.
Banyan B, Level 3
2 hours: Lecture and Lab
Pre-registration required, Tuition: $145
Earn a Letter of Attendance
Take your skills to the next level with hands-on experience in grading diamonds and identifying imitations. This exciting seminar begins with an informative presentation that brings you into the world of GIA diamond grading. From there, you learn loupe grading techniques used by professionals worldwide. You'll learn how to identify, grade, and separate natural diamonds from imitations using only a 10x loupe and a grading light.
Identifying Ruby Treatments
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Previous gemological training and/or experience recommended.
Banyan B, Level 3
2 hours: Lecture and Lab
Pre-registration required, Tuition: $145
Earn a Letter of Attendance
Numerous treatments and combinations of treatments are applied to rubies from a variety of sources. Some of these treatments can have a significant effect on the value of rubies. During this lecture and hands on lab, you'll learn what treatments you can identify with standard gemological equipment and how to detect their identifying characteristics. Treatments covered in this seminar include heat-treatment, glass-filling, composite rubies, flux-assisted healed fractures, and beryllium diffusion.
To enroll in GIA seminars, or for more information, please call 800-421-7250, x 4001 or visit www.gia.edu.
India Gallery
At the popular 'Shark Reef' venue in Mandalay Bay, an 'INDIA GALLERY' will be set up wherein most exquisite jewelry pieces designed & manufactured in India will be displayed in the showcases .These showcases displaying masterpieces specially chosen by the GJEPC will declare to the world that India is indeed the Global Jewelry Hub.
Friday, June 1
Plumb Club Breakfast Symposium
7:45 am – 9:15 am
By invitation only
JCK Education
8:30 am – 5:15 pm
(complimentary for all badge holders)
JCK's Opening Ceremony Sponsored by
9:00 am – 9:30 am
Bayside Foyer, Level 1
Celebrate the opening of the most anticipated JCK Show yet with a ribbon cutting and a few exciting surprises!
Prestige Promenade Events
Prestige Promenade, Shorelines, Level 2
Starbucks Coffee
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
The full Starbucks beverage menu will be available in two Starbucks locations in Prestige Promenade*
Continental Breakfast
The top of the Promenade Café will feature continental breakfast sponsored by the Prestige Promenade Jewelry Exhibitors
Hosted Lunch
The top of the Promenade Café will feature a hosted lunch presented by Lupo, Spago and Postrio Restaurants respectively by Wolfgang Puck and sponsored by JCK Magazine
Afternoon Snack
The top of the Promenade Café will feature an afternoon snack sponsored by the Prestige Promenade Jewelry Exhibitors
Afternoon Cocktails and Hors d oeuvres
4:00 pm
The top of the Promenade Café will feature afternoon cocktails and hors d oeuvres sponsored by Smartworks Media
Contact your Prestige Promenade Vendor Partner for credentials and complimentary tickets.
New Watches Seminars:
Thomas Schomaker, Watchmaking Instructor / Certification Coordinator of the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute
Water Testing
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Watches Pavilion, Bayside, Level 1
Quartz Testing and Diagnostics
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Watches Pavilion, Bayside, Level 1
Watch Repair Take-in Procedures
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Watches Pavilion, Bayside, Level 1
All New Fashion Show Stage
Runway Café, Shorelines, Level 2
Be dazzled with live fashion shows as exhibitors showcase their jewelry paired with the latest fashions provided by Saks Fifth Avenue.
Fashion Show Schedule
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm 
ITALIAN DELICACY Tasting and Wine Pairing Sponsored by: 
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
VICENZAORO Italian Club, Shorelines, Level 2
Join us for the unique "APERITIVO ITALIANO". Enjoy a gourmet tasting of delectable products from Vicenza Province including light appetizers kindly offered by Made in Vicenza to accompany a glass of exquisite Italian wine. For more information visit the official website www.vicenzaoroitalianclub.com.
Daily Happy Hour
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Bridal Lounge, Shorelines, Level 2
Design Center Lounge, Shorelines, Level 2
Fashion Lounge, Bayside, Level 1
Watches Lounge, Bayside, Level 1
(cash bar)
JCK Rock Star Reveal!
5:00 pm
JCK Rock Star Pavilion, Shorelines Lobby, Level 2
Meet the winner of JCK Rock Star and join representatives from JCK magazine and Swarovski for a special toast and press conference.
Cocktail Reception
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Elite Enclave
Jewelers For Veterans Event
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Palm E, Level 3
Jewelers For Veterans, a new charitable endeavor, established to create jewelry careers for our military personnel, will hold an event in Las Vegas. The event will be open to all attendees and vendors and refreshments will be provided. Contact: Mr. Todd Wolleman, 212-205-6542, todd@leowolleman.com. Please go to our website, www.jewelersforveterans.org to register your interest in our initiative.
India Evening
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Lagoon DEFJKL, Level 2
As part of 'INDIA SHOW' at JCK Las Vegas Show this year, GJEPC will be organizing a spectacular 'INDIA EVENING'. A 'By invitation only' event, this evening would be a compilation of 'The Best of India', which showcases the diversity, versatility of INDIA. This evening will witness host of Indian cultural performances & fashion show, a showcase of cutting-edge jewelry design that has been worked with the finest craftsmanship, resulting in some of the most stunning jewelry created by Indian Gem & Jewelry Industry. GJEPC brand ambassador & Indian movie actress & style diva Sonam Kapoor will grace the evening with her presence.
India Gallery
At the popular 'Shark Reef' venue in Mandalay Bay, an 'INDIA GALLERY' will be set up wherein most exquisite jewelry pieces designed & manufactured in India will be displayed in the showcases .These showcases displaying masterpieces specially chosen by the GJEPC will declare to the world that India is indeed the Global Jewelry Hub.
Saturday, June 2
Plumb Club Breakfast Symposium
7:45 am – 9:15 am
By invitation only
JCK Education
8:30 am – 5:15 pm
(complimentary for all badge holders)
Prestige Promenade Events
Prestige Promenade, Shorelines, Level 2
Starbucks Coffee
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
The full Starbucks beverage menu will be available in two Starbucks locations in Prestige Promenade*
Continental Breakfast
The top of the Promenade Café will feature continental breakfast sponsored by the Prestige Promenade Jewelry Exhibitors
Hosted Lunch
The top of the Promenade Café will feature a hosted lunch presented by Lupo, Spago and Postrio Restaurants respectively by Wolfgang Puck and sponsored by JCK Magazine
Afternoon Snack
The top of the Promenade Café will feature an afternoon snack sponsored by the Prestige Promenade Jewelry Exhibitors
Afternoon Cocktails and Hors d oeuvres
4:00 pm
The top of the Promenade Café will feature afternoon cocktails and hors d oeuvres sponsored by Smartworks Media
Contact your Prestige Promenade Vendor Partner for credentials and complimentary tickets.
New Watches Seminars:
Thomas Schomaker, Watchmaking Instructor / Certification Coordinator of the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute
Battery Replacement
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Watches Pavilion, Bayside, Level 1
Quality Controlling Your Watch Repairs
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Watches Pavilion, Bayside, Level 1
Anatomy of a High-grade Watch
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Watches Pavilion, Bayside, Level 1
All New Fashion Show Stage
Runway Café, Shorelines, Level 2
Be dazzled with live fashion shows as exhibitors showcase their jewelry paired with the latest fashions provided by Saks Fifth Avenue.
Fashion Show Schedule
11:30 am - 12:00 pm 
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm 
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT) Session
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Lagoon L, Level 2
"Understand Gem Enhancement and How to profit from it!"
SPEAKER — Assoc.Prof. Dr.Visut Pisutha-Arnond, Academic advisor of The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (Public Organization)
Champagne and Wedding Cake Reception
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bridal Lounge, Shorelines, Level 2
ITALIAN DELICACY Tasting and Wine Pairing Sponsored by:
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
VICENZAORO Italian Club, Shorelines, Level 2
Join us for the unique "APERITIVO ITALIANO". Enjoy a gourmet tasting of delectable products from Vicenza Province including light appetizers kindly offered by Made in Vicenza to accompany a glass of exquisite Italian wine. For more information visit the official website www.vicenzaoroitalianclub.com.
Daily Happy Hour
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Bridal Lounge, Shorelines, Level 2
Design Center Lounge, Shorelines, Level 2
Fashion Lounge, Bayside, Level 1
Watches Lounge, Bayside, Level 1
(cash bar)
Plumb Club Event
7:00 pm – 10:00pm
(by invitation only)
Indian Diamond and Colorstone Association 28th Annual Gala Awards Night
6:00 pm Cocktail Reception, 8:00 PM Award Presentation and Dinner
(by invitation only)
India Gallery
At the popular 'Shark Reef' venue in Mandalay Bay, an 'INDIA GALLERY' will be set up wherein most exquisite jewelry pieces designed & manufactured in India will be displayed in the showcases .These showcases displaying masterpieces specially chosen by the GJEPC will declare to the world that India is indeed the Global Jewelry Hub.
Sunday, June 3
Rapaport Breakfast & Fair Trade Jewelry Conference
Rapaport Breakfast
8:00 am - 10:00 am
South Seas Ballroom, Level 3
Don't miss the annual State of the Industry address by Mr. Martin Rapaport, Chairman of the Rapaport Group. Find out how your diamond supply and sales are being impacted by global forces and hear analysis of the global economy, diamond supply and demand, the influence of changing social demographics on diamond purchasing and the outlook for diamond prices.
Rapaport Fair Trade Jewelry Conference- How to Boost Your Business by Securing an Ethical Supply Chain
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Banyan B Meeting Room, Level 3
Consumer demand for socially responsible products is a mega-trend. Learn how you can increase your sales by ensuring the legitimacy of your jewelry. Featured panelists include Zimbabwean human rights activist Farai Maguwu, De Beers' Forevermark President Charles Stanley, and Alan Martin of Partnership Africa Canada. We will identify the ethical challenges and opportunities facing the industry and hear from these experts and others on how to create, sustain and market your own ethical supply chain.
Rapaport Certification Conference
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Banyan B Meeting Room, Level 3
The Market for Diamond Certificates – Is there a grading game going on with some diamond laboratories providing better grades than others. When does over-grading become fraud? Are there any rules? How does over-grading affect consumers? Who grades the graders? What can we learn from RapNet about the pricing for diamonds with different grading reports.
The conference is free and open to all; however, you must register in advance via email conference@diamonds.net, online at www.diamonds.net/JCK2012 or call +1-702-893-9400.
Prestige Promenade Events
Prestige Promenade, Shorelines, Level 2
Starbucks Coffee
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
The full Starbucks beverage menu will be available in two Starbucks locations in Prestige Promenade*
Continental Breakfast
The top of the Promenade Café will feature continental breakfast sponsored by the Prestige Promenade Jewelry Exhibitors
Hosted Lunch
The top of the Promenade Café will feature a hosted lunch presented by Lupo, Spago and Postrio Restaurants respectively by Wolfgang Puck and sponsored by JCK Magazine
Afternoon Snack
The top of the Promenade Café will feature an afternoon snack sponsored by the Prestige Promenade Jewelry Exhibitors
Afternoon Cocktails and Hors d oeuvres
4:00 pm
The top of the Promenade Café will feature afternoon cocktails and hors d oeuvres sponsored by Smartworks Media
Contact your Prestige Promenade Vendor Partner for credentials and complimentary tickets.
Saks Fifth Avenue Shopping Event
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saks Fifth Avenue store in the Fashion Show Mall
Join Saks Fifth Avenue for a private continental breakfast and exclusive shopping event; sip champagne mimosas, enjoy a Continental breakfast, music by our resident DJ, special "Enter-to Win Drawings" and shop the latest fashions from the hippest designers. Attendance is limited.
To RSVP, please call 702.940.1306.
While in the store, take advantage of these special Saks Fifth Avenue Services
- Service First Concierge can assist you with dining reservations, show tickets, airline reservations and printing of boarding passes, local transportation and more. Gift card can be purchased at the concierge desk.
- Complimentary delivery of your purchases to your local hotel.
- Complimentary gift wrap in S5A's signature black and white box with ribbon.
- Take a break and relax in one of S5A's three "living rooms" furnished with comfortable sofas, TV's, internet access, magazines, daily newspapers and complimentary beverage.
New Watches Seminars:
Thomas Schomaker, Watchmaking Instructor / Certification Coordinator of the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute
Battery Replacement
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Watches Pavilion, Bayside, Level 1
Watch Repair Take-in Procedures
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Watches Pavilion, Bayside, Level 1
Quality Controlling Your Watch Repairs
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Watches Pavilion, Bayside, Level 1
All New Fashion Show Stage
Runway Café, Shorelines, Level 2
Be dazzled with live fashion shows as exhibitors showcase their jewelry paired with the latest fashions provided by Saks Fifth Avenue.
Fashion Show Schedule
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Design Center Top 50 Retailer Awards
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Design Center Lounge, Shorelines, Level 2
Celebrate the industry's most innovative retailers for their excellence in merchandising, sales and display of designer jewelry.
Sponsored by: 
At Berkley Asset Protection Underwriters, we combine underwriting, claims and loss control expertise with personalized service to develop and provide the most creative insurance solutions. With over 20 years industry experience we have products tailored to fit the needs of jewelry retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, designers, and personal jewelry collections.
ITALIAN DELICACY Tasting and Wine Pairing Sponsored by:
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
VICENZAORO Italian Club, Shorelines, Level 2
Join us for the unique "APERITIVO ITALIANO". Enjoy a gourmet tasting of delectable products from Vicenza Province including light appetizers kindly offered by Made in Vicenza to accompany a glass of exquisite Italian wine. For more information visit the official website www.vicenzaoroitalianclub.com.
Daily Happy Hour
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Bridal Lounge, Shorelines, Level 2
Design Center Lounge, Shorelines, Level 2
Fashion Lounge, Bayside, Level 1
Watches Lounge, Bayside, Level 1
(cash bar)
Le Vian® Fashion Show: Le Vian® Red Carpet Revue 2013 Jewelry and Fashion Trend Forecast 
4:30 pm Cocktails, 5:15 pm Fashion Show
Lagoon, Level 2
Walk the red carpet, hobnob with the who's who of fine jewelry, Hollywood celebrities, press and Le Vian® collectors and be the first to hear as Le Vian® unveils its 2013 Red Carpet Jewelry Trend Forecast in coordination with Harper's Bazaar's unveiling of its fall fashion forecast for 2012. Don't miss the hottest ticket to this standing room only all star event in benefit of Jewelers for Children. Le Vian® will donate $500 per invited attendee with $100,000 minimum guaranteed donation to JFC. To reserve email fashionshow@levian.com.
Platinum Innovation Award Press Conference and Winners' Celebration Cocktail Party 
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Palm A, Level 3
Platinum Guild International presents the 3rd Annual Platinum Innovation Awards. The competition acknowledges innovation and skill in platinum design in both bridal and fashion jewelry and will designate awards in the following categories:
- Platinum Engagement Ring
- Entry Platinum Engagement Ring (semi-mounts under $2500 retail)
- Platinum Wedding Band
- Platinum Men's Jewelry
- Entry Platinum Fashion Jewelry (under $3500 retail)
- Platinum Red Carpet Jewelry
- Platinum and Colored Gemstone Jewelry
Awards will be granted twice in each category, based on one Editor's Choice and one Buyer's Choice Award. One special Best in Show Award will be given as a culmination from all votes. All nominees will be acknowledged at the Platinum Innovation Award Press Conference and Winners' Celebration Cocktail Party where winning designs will be showcased.
Jewelers for Children Facets of Hope Dinner
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
South Seas Ballroom, Level 3
Jewelers for Children will honor Pamela S. Mortensen, Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager of Fine Jewelry, Fashion Jewelry and Watches at jcpenney and Ruth Batson, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer at the American Gem Society at the annual Facets of Hope celebration. The event will culminate JFC's fund raising efforts for the year.
Anyone interested in attending or sponsoring can contact JFC at (212) 687-2949 or info@jewelersforchildren.org. Details and participation forms are available at the JFC website, www.jewelersforchildren.org.
JCK Rocks the Beach
9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Beach at Mandalay Bay
Join us for a celebration and entertainment in the sand and surf. Dress in casual beach attire and be sure to plan in advance because this is one event you won't want to miss with Grammy nominated and platinum-selling rock band OneRepublic! The entertainment doesn't stop there! The music will be flowing all night long with Eve Salvail a.k.a DJ Evalicious.
This event is open to all JCK badge holders and JFC Facets of Hope Dinner guests.
JCK Tweet-Up!
9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Beach at Mandalay Bay
Be a part of the JCK Community! Tweet during the show with hashtag #JCK and then join us for a special tweet-up party at JCK Rocks the Beach. Sip on jewel-worthy cocktails, test your knowledge with our live Twitter trivia contest, and rub elbows with JCK editors and the winner of JCK Rock Star, all at Garden Bungalow No. 7 during JCK Rocks the Beach.
India Gallery
At the popular 'Shark Reef' venue in Mandalay Bay, an 'INDIA GALLERY' will be set up wherein most exquisite jewelry pieces designed & manufactured in India will be displayed in the showcases .These showcases displaying masterpieces specially chosen by the GJEPC will declare to the world that India is indeed the Global Jewelry Hub.
Monday, June 4
Prestige Promenade Events
Prestige Promenade, Shorelines, Level 2
Starbucks Coffee
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
The full Starbucks beverage menu will be available in two Starbucks locations in Prestige Promenade*
Continental Breakfast
The top of the Promenade Café will feature continental breakfast sponsored by the Prestige Promenade Jewelry Exhibitors
Afternoon Cocktails and Hors d oeuvres
4:00 pm
The top of the Promenade Café will feature afternoon cocktails and hors d oeuvres sponsored by Smartworks Media
Contact your Prestige Promenade Vendor Partner for credentials and complimentary tickets.
All New Fashion Show Stage
Runway Café, Shorelines, Level 2
Be dazzled with live fashion shows as exhibitors showcase their jewelry paired with the latest fashions provided by Saks Fifth Avenue.
Fashion Show Schedule
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Design Center Sweepstakes Drawing
1:00 pm
Design Center Lounge, Shorelines, Level 2
The winner of the Design Center $2,500 Merchandise Credit Raffle winner will be announced.
India Gallery
At the popular 'Shark Reef' venue in Mandalay Bay, an 'INDIA GALLERY' will be set up wherein most exquisite jewelry pieces designed & manufactured in India will be displayed in the showcases .These showcases displaying masterpieces specially chosen by the GJEPC will declare to the world that India is indeed the Global Jewelry Hub.