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Elite Retailers Choose LUXURY by JCK and PREMIERE

Dynamic Networking Events Planned for Las Vegas Shows

The amazing line-up of new exhibitors including the PREMIERE exhibitors, Birks and Mayor, Bernie Robbins, Borsheim's, EB Horn Jewelers, Lee Michaels, London Jewelers, Long's Jewelers, Lux Bond & Green, Reis Nichols, Sissy's Log Cabin, Smythe Fine Jewelry, Tivol Inc., Traditional Jewelers, and Wixon Jewelers are just some of the upscale jewelry retailers in the country who are planning to attend the 8th annual LUXURY by JCK and the first of its kind -- PREMIERE. Both events are taking place at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas from Monday, May 28 to Thursday, May 31, 2007. All registered retailers for either LUXURY by JCK or PREMIERE will enjoy the benefits of shopping at both events with one badge.

LUXURY by JCK and PREMIERE are invitation-only events tailored exclusively to meet the purchasing needs for high-caliber jewelry retailers and the companies that sell to them. These events create a spectacular ambience through a multitude of carefully orchestrated private and exclusive networking breakfasts, lunches, cocktail parties, dinners, and evening entertainment.

"For three days leading up to JCK Las Vegas, branded and fashion-forward designers and manufacturers in the jewelry industry will meet and showcase their inspired pieces and brand image to the most sophisticated and discerning of retailers," explained Yancy Weinrich, Event Director for LUXURY by JCK. "As selling opportunities go, LUXURY by JCK and PREMIERE are rare gems. These invitation-only, hosted-buyer events are held in the Venetian Ballroom Tower allowing for serious purchasing and networking."

The events will kick off in grand style on Monday, May 28 from 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. with a Welcome Reception sponsored by PREMIERE at the luxurious pool area at the Venetian. The Salon Collections will then be open on Tuesday, May 29 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. featuring an afternoon Cigar Rolling & Wine Tasting area sponsored by Departures Magazine, followed by cocktails, dinner and special entertainment by Howie Mandel sponsored by JCK Magazine.

On Wednesday, May 30 the Salon Collections will be open from 10 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. with afternoon Cigar Rolling and Scotch Tasting sponsored by Departures Magazine followed by a pre Dine-Out Reception. The 2nd Annual Dine-Out restaurants will include AquaKnox, Bouchon, the newly opened David Burke, Delmonico's Steak House, Pinot Basserie and TAO Asian Bistro. The Late Night Lounge at TAO will then be serving cocktails and desserts from 10:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

On Thursday, May 31, the day will begin with a breakfast keynote presentation by Bryan Dodge from Bryan Dodge Developments, Inc., who will discuss "How to be a Better Salesperson and Better You." The Salon Collection will then be open from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The American Gem Society will be capping off the day with a closing reception "Seize the Advantage" which is open to all Luxury by JCK and PREMIERE attendees from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. located in the Zeno Ballroom of the Venetian.

New companies participating in LUXURY by JCK include A. Jaffe, House of Taylor, Judith Leiber Fine Jewelry, Leo Schachter Diamonds, Lieberfarb, and Oscar Heyman. Among the sixty companies to the PREMIERE Event include A. Link, Asch Grossbardt, Baccarat, Bayco, Chad Allison, Daniel K, Favero, Gem Platinum, Gregg Ruth, Gumuchian, Jewels by Star, Marc Lazar, Mattioli, Mimi So, Picchiotti, SeidenGang, Stefan Hafner, Spark Creations, Vista, and more. Visit the official show website at www.luxurybyjck.com for a complete list of exhibitors for both events.

Sponsors include, In Style, In Style Weddings, Martha Stewart Weddings, Blueprint, Departures Magazine, American Gem Society, AGS Laboratories, AGL, Duvenjian Graphics, GCAL, Goldmark, Harmon Group, JCK Magazine, Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company, Malca Amit, Rocket Red Box, and RSP Media.

Select retail jewelers can receive a Daily Pass to the 8th Annual LUXURY by JCK and PREMIERE event. New for this year, retailers who take advantage of this option will have access to the LUXURY and PREMIERE Welcome Reception on Monday, May 28th. As always, daily pass badges include access to all exhibitors on the showfloor(s) on any or all of the days; complimentary daily breakfasts with daily keynote presentations, up-scale lunches, and networking lounges on the salon floors, entrée into JCK Las Vegas, Swiss Watch by JCK (by appointment only) and access to the LUXURY and PREMIERE VIP Taxi line.

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LUXURY by JCK is produced by JCK, the leading producer of trade events in the fine jewelry industry. The series of JCK Events are designed to serve the worldwide jewelry industry by offering the most comprehensive and complete buying and selling opportunities on a business-to-business basis. In addition to The 8th Annual LUXURY by JCK to be held May 28 - May 31, 2007 at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, other upcoming events include The JCK Show - Las Vegas to be held at the Sands Expo Convention Center/the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and the Las Vegas Convention Center, Friday, June 1 through Tuesday, June 5, 2007; Swiss Watch by JCK to be held at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino from Friday, June 1 through Tuesday, June 5, 2007; JCK New Delhi to be held July 7-10, 2007 at the Pragati Maidan Exhibition Centre in New Delhi, India and Jewellery World Expo to be held August 12-14, 2007 in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. For more information on any of JCK Events, please visit us at www.jckshows.com or simply call 1-800-257-3626.

PREMIERE Event in conjunction with LUXURY by JCK. For more information on the PREMIERE Event please contact Robert Bridel at 702-256-2872 or rbridel@aol.com.