#TucsonGemShow - JCK - The New Kid In The Desert Part One

This year JCK Tucson opens the doors to its inaugural at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort, a AAA 4-Diamond property, hosting 120 exhibitors, featuring luxury, silver, fashion, bridal, designers and welcoming over 3,000 buyers from around the globe.  

http://tucson.jckonline.com/

Photos are of the hotel and property of the JW Marriott Tucson  

Daily themes will highlight each product category, and which Show Specials will be offered.This is a great way to plan you days in Tucson - the daily themes are:

Sunday, February 2
               3:00 PM – SuperBowl JCK Kick-Off
               Salud Terrace

Monday, February 3
               THEME: FINISHED JEWELRY
               Shop the finished jewelry themed days for the ideal bookends to your week in 

               Tucson—uncover new lines and explore the latest trends to complete your shopping

               experience

Tuesday, February 4
               THEME: FASHION JEWELRY
               Discover the latest trends and affordable collections as colors, textures, and new

               materials are brought to life by our exhibitors presenting fashion jewelry products.

Wednesday, February 5
               THEME: SILVER
               Find an array of fine silver jewelry, accessories and more as we bring one of the 

               most popular areas on the JCK Las Vegas show floor to Tucson.

Thursday, February 6 (two themes)
               THEME: DESIGN
               From ornate products and new techniques to custom pieces and twists on classic 

               styles—JCK Tucson’s designers are sure to provide you with an assortment of 

               collections that will entice even the most unique customer.

               THEME: LUXURY               Every day, shop luxury for high-end jewelry designers and well-known brands 

               whose collections, elegance, and craftsmanship are sure to exceed all expectations.

Friday, February 7
               THEME: BRIDAL
               The cornerstone of every store—bridal products at JCK Tucson offer a wide 

               selection of both the latest trends and classics in engagement sets, wedding bands, 

               and semi-mounts, at all price points to present your customers with the perfect 

               pieces for that special time in their lives.

Saturday, February 8
               THEME: FINISHED JEWELRY
               Shop our finished jewelry themed days for the ideal bookends to your week in 

               Tucson—uncover new lines and explore the latest trends to complete your shopping 

                experience.

Pre-registered buyers including Ben Bridge Jewelers, Seattle, WA, Pave Fine Jewelry, Oakland, CA, Reeds Jewelers, Wilmington, NC, Jewelry By Design, Woodbridge, VA, and Hamra Jewelers, Scottsdale, AZ, to name a few, are getting ready to see the newest products as seasoned JCK and LUXURY exhibitors are abuzz with excitement for the launch of the new show!

If you aren't staying at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort there are some really great events that JCK has added to the schedule...brilliant opportunities to escape the crazy hectic pace of the shows...each day head out and join these easy startups and wind downs.

Start your day with...
6:30 AM – Southwest Trekking Hiking Tour of Sonora Desert
Leave from JW Marriott Starr Pass lobby

7:00 AM – Mitakuye Oyasin Morning Ritual
Salud Terrace
Begin your day by reflecting on the connection we all have with nature and each other, finding focus and creating lasting memories. In a ritual that is centuries old, you will have the opportunity to make your intentions known to the universe through the traditional burning of sage.

...and wind down while making new friends!
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM – JCK Happy Hour
Salud Terrace

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM – The Legend of Arriba Arajo – Tequila Toast
Salud Terrace
This is the perfect way to celebrate with old friends and create new ones - “we are all related."

Along with all the Fabulous Exhibitors - there are several Industry support companies at JCK Tucson - from the American Gem Society and Jewelers Mutual Insurance to Jewelers for Children.

Qualifications for Registration

JCK IS OPEN TO ALL JEWELRY INDUSTRY TRADE PROFESSIONALS

• If your company has been approved to attend a JCK event (JCK Las Vegas, LUXURY, JCK Toronto, LUXURY Privé New York, LUXURY Privé Panama) within the last 3 years you will be automatically approved.
• If this is your first time attending or your company has changed, we request that you provide the additional information listed below.

If you do not meet the above qualifications, you must provide the following:

• Copy of your business license or sales tax certificate
• Copies of itemized invoices from two different suppliers of finished jewelry or jewelry related products within the past year

...and last but not least - Getting There!
JCK Tucson will be providing shuttle service to three key locations:

           Downtown Tucson - Palo Verde - AGTA GemFair

Visit the other 38 shows or just find a great bar or restaurant Downtown! Shuttles will run ever 30 minutes beginning at 8:30 am, the last shuttle leaves the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort at 6:00 pm.

Shuttle Stops Include:

Downtown Tucson                                      Palo Verde Simpson Street                                                Michigan Street

                                                                            Tucson Expo CenterAGTA GemFair- Tucson Conv. Ctr 

Look for Part Two where we take a look at some of the amazing brands at JCK Tucson.

JCK Events To Operate The High End Jewelry Show At Starr Pass Marriott

JCK Events Expands Domestic Footprint in Tucson

JCK Events announced today that it will enter the Tucson market by transforming the B2B G.L.D.A. Tucson Show, bringing a new opportunity for buying, networking, and learning to the broader jewelry industry.  The new JCK Tucson show is held at the JW Marriot Starr Pass Resort, a 4-Diamond mountaintop retreat, and Tucson’s best, during the Tucson Jewelry Weeks.  Covering finished fine jewelry, and featuring both luxury and design areas within the show, it is a fitting addition to JCK’s portfolio and one which will augment its position as the leader in finished fine jewelry shows. 

The new JCK Tucson show will take place February 3-8, 2014.

The G.L.D.A. Show (The Gem & Lapidary Dealers Association) has been an established wholesale gem & jewelry show that focuses on finished fine jewelry, a compliment to the surrounding B2B offerings in Tucson (AGTA and GJX) that thousands of suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers take advantage of.   

“JCK Tucson will cover the finished fine jewelry segment and feature luxury and design exhibitors, which will provide a new opportunity for exhibitors within the built in audience, already visiting Tucson,” says JCK’s Yancy Weinrich.  “The JW Marriott Starr Pass provides an opulent setting and environment for both exhibiting and networking beyond the show floor – with the outdoor patios, mountainous backdrop, golf course and spa; it is the place to stay while in Tucson.”

For more information about the qualification process for exhibiting please contact John Tierney at jtierney@reedexpo.com.

About JCK:
JCK is a trusted partner connecting jewelry retailers and manufacturers/suppliers with trends, news, products, education and partners to build business. Whether attending face-to-face events, building inventory with online and onsite sourcing or obtaining authoritative news and insights from JCK, the leading industry magazine in print & online, JCK offers a suite of tools, events and information to deliver sound solutions, innovative opportunities and essential information. Mark your calendars as JCK Events presents its portfolio of upcoming buying opportunities:

−        LUXURY and Elite Enclave: May 28 - 30, 2013, by invitation only, and then continues as the events open their doors to all JCK retailers May 31- June 3, 2013 - Four Seasons, THEhotel, Mandalay Bay

−        Swiss Watch: May 31 -  June 3, 2013 - THEhotel, Mandalay Bay, Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental

−        JCK Las Vegas: May 31 - June 3, 2013 - Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino

−        LUXURY Privé New York: July 29 - 31, 2013 - New York, The Pierre Hotel, Fifth Avenue

LUXURY Privé Panama: August 26 - 28, 2013 - Panama City, Panama, Westin Playa Bonita