AGTA Returns to JCK
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.
To exhibit in the GEM pavilion, contact Barbara Murray at [email protected] or 203.840.5820. There are still opportunities to exhibit at JCK, if interested complete this form
JCK has secured preferred rates for show attendees and exhibitors at The Venetian Resort, available until May 1, 2022, on a first come first served basis. Book travel here.
For more information about the JCK Show: https://lasvegas.jckonline.com/
For more information about AGTA, https://agta.org/
2021 Show Photo Gallery
CONTACT FOR IMAGES & FURTHER DETAILS
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About JCK
Considered the most important jewelry exhibition in North America, JCK is where the entire industry, products and innovations in jewelry connect. JCK has been a launchpad for jewelry trends, products and brands for three decades. Offering unrivaled access to a diverse group of quality buyers and sellers from around the globe, more than 18,000 professionals attend annually and connect over a shared passion for jewelry. This is where jewelry industry and its media and partners unite to do business, make vital connections and get inspired during multiple days of product discovery and exceptional experiences. The annual destination where the entire jewelry industry gathers to buy, sell, network, educate and celebrate.
About Luxury
The jewelry event that defines Luxury. An ultra-curated and exclusive jewelry buying experience, Luxury caters to the niche, high-end jewelry market. Only the most prestigious and affluent jewelers are invited to this two-day program of appointments, relaxed networking and amenity-packed shopping experience. Luxury attendees receive convenient access to exhibitors from across the globe at JCK, considered the most important jewelry exhibition in North America, to discover trends and meet all their sourcing needs under one roof, from settings and findings, to loose stones, to equipment and technology, from high end to fashion, and everything in between. Luxury provides the best place to do business in a high-end, secure environment. Visit Luxury2022.com.