Norwalk, CT (March 9, 2022) – The JCK Show, considered the most important jewelry buying event in North America, is pleased to announce the return of the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) to its show floor in 2022. AGTA-member exhibitors will be featured within the nearly sold-out GEMS Pavilion, as AGTA. The GEMS Pavilion with AGTA GemFair Las Vegas™ will open on Thursday, June 9th, with the rest of the JCK show floor opening on Friday, June 10th through Monday, June 13th, 2022, providing JCK and Luxury attendees uninterrupted access to its diverse selection of gemstone exhibitors. The GEMS Pavilion will continue to feature the best colored gem exhibitors from around the globe including the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA), new pavilions from Sri Lanka and Thailand and the return of the Fine Gems pavilion.
"After several years apart, I am thrilled that AGTA will be reuniting with JCK in Las Vegas,” states Kimberly Collins, AGTA President and interim CEO. “We are excited for this renewed partnership and feel it is in the best interest of all parties involved, especially our buyers. There is no better place to be in Las Vegas.”
The GEMS pavilion will be conveniently located on Level 2 next to The Plumb Club and directly behind the Luxury ballroom occupying over 32,000 square feet of show floor space.
“As the jewelry industry’s largest and most iconic buying show, JCK is delighted to welcome back AGTA. JCK is known as the most comprehensive buying experience for jewelry retailers in one single destination, and AGTA’s return strengthens our already expansive gem buying selection and one-stop-shopping experience for the convenience of jewelry industry buyers,” states Sarin Bachmann, Group Vice President, RX Jewelry Group. “For three decades, JCK has been the most impactful and shoppable show, bringing the entire industry together with over 20 diverse neighborhoods including GEMS for product and trend sourcing and discovery. AGTA is a welcome addition with their return to our mix of partners and programming.”
The 2022 edition marks JCK’s 30th anniversary show, offering an opportunity to celebrate the jewelry industry that has united at JCK for three decades to launch trends, discover products, network, celebrate and continuously innovate.
JCK Show registration is now open to qualified trade professionals and buyers.
Register at lasvegas.jckonline.com.