The JCK Las Vegas show announced a new multi-year partnership with the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) to debut in the Global Gemstone at the JCK Las Vegas show in 2019. ICA will have its own expansive 8,300 square foot pavillion dedicated to its member exhibitors. In addition to the pavilion ICA will continue ot offer educational programming to the retailer audience.
Coloured Gems
ICA commented the following according to what JCK reported:
“We are delighted to participate in the JCK Las Vegas Show beginning in 2019. This important event in the gem and jewelry sector will provide our members a new and unique opportunity to exhibit all in one location in the United States,” says Clement Sabbagh, ICA President. “The ICA colored gemstone marketplace/exhibition will be the destination for retail buyers and jewelry designers to access the largest assortment of colored gemstones worldwide.”
The Global Gemstone neighborhood in 2019 will run for 5 days, opening one day before the actual JCK show starts in Las Vegas. Conveniently located directly across from the registration area and shuttle drop off, the neighborhood will feature some of the most highly respected colored gemstone suppliers in the world. Companies like Sara Gems, Takat, Michael Gad, Ijadi Gems, Intercolor, Pala International, A. Hakimi, Malhotra, are just a small selectio of the vendors in this area.
Currently sold out, Global Gemstones is looking to expand its presence to meet high demand.
“We couldn’t be more proud to work with a world-class organization like ICA, the collection of Fine Gems exhibitors, and all of our global gemstone partners,” says Yancy Weinrich, Senior Vice President of Reed Jewelry Group. “It has always been our goal to ensure JCK Las Vegas is the marketplace for the entire jewelry industry and this great reaction and comprehensive gemstone offering does just that. It ensures we’re creating a one-stop shop for retailers in 2019 and beyond.”
For more information regarding the JCK Las Vegas show, the new Global Gemstone neighborhood or the move to the Sands Convention Center in 2019, please contact Katie Dominesey, Industry Vice President, JCK at kdominesey@reedjewelrygroup.com.
