Networking Events
While at JCK discover great new products and gain critical industry information. Take time to learn, network and exchange ideas with your fellow industry peers at the countless special events and fund-raising benefits that take place morning, noon and night.
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Friday, May 30 |
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JCK Welcome Reception and Fashion Show
Open to ALL Attendees
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Augustus Ballroom, Caesars Palace Enjoy cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres with the JCK community as you take in the sights of the finest jewelry lines and new designs on the runway. Browse new products showcased throughout the reception including our Design Center section where you‘ll spot new trends and the hottest jewelry designs. View a full list of sponsors. |
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Come Together!
By Invitation Only 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tao Nightclub in The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino Join Condé Nast Bridal Media and Frederick Goldman Inc.’s fab four—Diana Classic, ArtCarved, Triton and Lyric—as they present The Fab Four, an uncanny Beatle’s tribute band. |
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Saturday, May 31 |
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CJA Event: Champagne Reception
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Lando Ballroom Room 4302, Level 4, Venetian The California Jewelers Association cordially invites California attendees and exhibitors of the 2008 JCK Las Vegas Show to attend a complimentary Champagne Reception. If you are not a member of the CJA and you wish to attend the reception or join the association, please contact the CJA office or visit them at their booth to see how the CJA can benefit you and your business! This is a great opportunity to network with peers and meet the CJA directors and staff. For more information about this fun event or to RSVP, please contact the CJA office at 213-623-5722. Space is limited. |
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Plumb Club Event By Invitation Only Caesars Palace The Plumb Club is hosting an invitation only dinner to recognize its customers and partners. More details to come as this very exclusive and special event is finalized. |
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Sunday, June 1 |
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NCDIA BREAKFAST EVENT A PIECE OF FOREVER with a Splash of Color! Robert May, Executive Director of Natural Color Diamond Association (NCDIA) invites retailers and manufacturers to experience the world of color and view unique displays, touch amazing products and learn how to boost 2008 sales…while you enjoy breakfast. Diane Warga-Arias will demonstrate how Natural Color Diamonds can translate to increased profits, consumer interest and innovative shopping experiences . Diane will also host of panel a professionals that will explain their enthusiasm for Natural Color Diamonds. Reserved VIP seating is available. Call 212.644.9747 to RSVP. Open Seating available 8:30 AM. |
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The Tanzanite Quality Scale™
9:15 am – 10:15 am
Level 4 Ballroom, The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino Presented by: Tanzanite Foundation and AGTA Since its discovery in 1967 Tanzanite has become one of the world’s most cherished and sought-after gemstones. It has a single known source at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, East Africa with a limited supply said to last only one generation. An educational seminar on the first internationally recognized grading system for Tanzanite – The Tanzanite Quality Scale™, which was established for quality comparability, price, quality consistency and ensuring consumer confidence. It will also include a background on Tanzanite’s history, mystery and rarity. Head Speaker – Gabriella Endlin, the Tanzanite Foundation
Guest Speakers – David Weinstein, IGI and Dr. Lore Kiefert, AGTA To attend, RSVP to gabriella@tanzanitefoundation.org. |
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Enjoy the exotic Thai and oriental cuisine with Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association. This is the only opportunity at JCK Las Vegas to view select masterpieces from THAILAND and network with almost 100 key Thai jewelry designers and manufacturers. |
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Two industry greats join together for this memorable luncheon event! Legendary Gabrielle Tolkowsky & reknown educationalist, Diane Warga-Arias will surprise, delight, entertain and inform the audience about the Gabrielle Diamond and a retail shopping experience that can re-define and boost your 2008 retail business. Gifts of love will drive this year’s business, because regardless of economic situations, engagements and marriages will still occur, important birthdays will still be celebrated and anniversaries will still be commemorated…as Americans focus on family and loved ones. Join these two industry greats for a luncheon like no other. Your business will benefit and your time will be rewarded. Bring your staff. Space is limited. Please RSVP to |
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Le Vian® Red Carpet Revue 2008 4:00 pm Cocktails 5:00 pm Fashion Show Level 4 Ballroom, The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino “In Style” and Le Vian® come together as they forecast the 2009 fashions and fine jewelry trends at Le Vian®’s Red Carpet Revue 2009. We invite YOU to walk the Red Carpet with us at this must see celebrity-studded fashion show event that will benefit Jewelers for Children Charities. Guests will judge the “Le Vian® 2008 Design Competition.” For tickets or to enter the competition, call 877-2LEVIAN or e-mail fashionshow@levian.com. |
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Jewelers for Children, 10th Anniversary Facets of Hope Celebration 6:30 pm Level 5, Palazzo Ballroom, The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino Making a difference for 10 years! Honoring: Allen Brill, President and CEO, Rolex Watch USA, Inc. and Peter M. Engel, President and CEO, Fred Meyer Jewelers The Facets of Hope event, JFC’s largest fund-raising activity, is held each June during JCK Las Vegas. More than 2,000 industry supporters are expected to attend to help the charity celebrate 10 years of making a difference to children in need. For more information on participating in the Facets of Hope event, contact JFC at 212-687-2949 or visit http://www.jewelersforchildren.org/. |
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Monday, June 2 |
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WJA Diva Las Vegas Cocktail Party
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm TAO Asian Bistro, Venetian The annual WJA Diva Awards, one of WJA’s national events, gives cash prizes to aspiring women designers. Competition applications will be sent out in January and the Diva winners are announced at a special press conference during JCK Las Vegas. For more information visit http://www.jckshows.com/ or http://www.womensjewelry.org/. |
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