Norwalk, CT March 6, 2008 -- Over 275 of the most respected jewelry retailers from around the country will be hosted at Las Vegas’ newest all-suite accommodations the brand new Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino during their visit to LUXURY & PREMIERE. This lavish resort offers a spectacular ambience to network, entertain and conduct business. The Palazzo Las Vegas offers unparalleled luxury, sophistication, and contemporary chic on the Las Vegas Strip and is home to more than a dozen restaurants from a collection of award-winning chefs and more than 60 luxury boutiques.

“The press has reported on this world-class resort and we are excited to give the discerning retailers who will be our guests at LUXURY & PREMIERE the opportunity to enjoy all of the upscale amenities,” said Yancy Weinrich, Industry Vice President, LUXURY by JCK. “This event is the only exclusive jewelry event in Las Vegas, offering 200 of the leading branded and fashion-forward designers and manufacturers an elegant venue to meet and showcase their inspired pieces.”

The three-day event kicks off with a Poolside Welcome Reception, sponsored by PREMIERE. Other special events include an evening celebration featuring comedian Dana Carvey sponsored by JCK Magazine, the return of the popular Late Night Lounge, a series of informative breakfast and keynote presentations by The Harrison Group, W Magazine and Hill Management Consulting and Training, and a multitude of exclusive networking lunches, cocktail parties and dinners.

One badge gives retailers access to two floors to see the industry’s most revered brands. Exhibiting companies include A. Jaffe, A. Link, Armadani, Chad Allison, D.I.T. Group S.p.A., Frederic Sage, Gem Platinum, Gregg Ruth, House of Taylor, Jewels by Star, Lieberfarb, Makur, Marc Lazar, per Amore, Ritani, SeidenGang, Simon G, Tacori, Uneek Jewelry,

Verragio, Vista International, and more. In addition, many consumer magazines are supporting this prestigious event, and for the first time The Robb Report will be offering The Best of The Best Program for LUXURY & PREMIERE Exhibitors.

LUXURY & PREMIERE will be held at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas and will kick off on Monday, May 26 with the Poolside Welcome Reception from 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm. The Salon Collections will be open Tuesday, May 27 through Thursday, May 29, 2008. For additional information on LUXURY & PREMIERE, visit http://www.luxurybyjck.com/.

ABOUT JCK EVENTS:
The series of JCK Events are produced by JCK, the leading producer of trade events in the fine jewelry industry. The 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. Upcoming events include LUXURY and PREMIERE to be held Tuesday, May 27 – Thursday May 29, 2008 at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas; The 17th Annual JCK Las Vegas to be held Friday, May 30 through Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at the Sands Expo Center/Venetian Resort Hotel Casino; the 6th Annual Swiss Watch by JCK to be held May 30 through June 3, 2008 at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas; JCK New Delhi to be held July 4-6, 2008 at the Pragati Maidan Exhibition Centre in New Delhi, India; JCK Toronto to be held August 10-12, 2008 in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada; and LUXURY Bermuda to be held March 15-18, 2009 at the Fairmont Southampton Resort in Bermuda. For more information on any of the JCK Events, please visit us at http://www.jckshows.com/ or simply call 1-800-257-3626

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