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Press Release: JA Holds Fifth Fashion Show at AGS Conclave

Apr 27, 2015 4:35 PM   By JA
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Press Release: Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, produced the Jewelers of America Fashion Show at American Gem Society (AGS) Conclave in front of a standing-room-only crowd of AGS Conclave attendees. Jewelry lit up the runway during the fashion show that combined clothing from esteemed New York fashion designer Carmen Marc Valvo with the fine jewelry of 27 jewelry brands. The Fashion Show took place on Wednesday, April 22, at the New Orleans Marriott.

In addition to wearing the suppliers’ jewelry during the fashion show, each supplier-dedicated model was on hand for the AGS supplier showcase reception, where retailers were able to get an up-close look at the jewelry and pose for photos.

“Jewelers of America was proud to partner with AGS to produce our fifth consecutive Fashion Show for AGS Conclave. Our team is committed to producing a high-caliber show that lets the jewelry shine in its best light. The energy in the room was very high this year and it carried through to the networking reception that allowed the retailers and suppliers to connect with one another,” said JA's president and CEO David J. Bonaparte.

The following jewelry designers showcased their jewelry on the runway:  ASBA USA Inc.; ASHI Diamonds LLC; Corona Jewellery Company Ltd.; COUTUREMARK™ by VIP Diamond; David Mor; Efva Attling Stockholm; Entice by Martin Flyer; Forevermark U.S. Inc.; Goldstein Diamonds; Harout R; Hearts On Fire; Joshua J. Fine Jewelry; Julius Klein Group; JYE Luxury Collection; Le Vian®; Lika Behar Collection; Mastoloni; McTeigue NY 1895; Precision Set; Real Gems Inc.; Reuven Kaufman; Ritani; Roberto Coin Cento Collection; Simon Golub Inc.; Supreme Jewelry and Vivaan.


About Jewelers of America

Jewelers of America is the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace. Jewelers of America's primary purpose is to improve consumer confidence in the jewelry industry through its leadership in public, government and industry affairs; by advocating professionalism, including high ethical, social and environmental standards; and by facilitating members' access to education. Visit www.jewelers.org for more information.

About American Gem Society
The American Gem Society, founded in 1934 by Robert M. Shipley, is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to proven ethics, knowledge, and consumer protection within the jewelry industry. The American Gem Society is a professional organization awarding credentials for its members, who are held to the highest ethical and professional standards in the industry and must pass annual recertification examinations to maintain their titles. Only one in twenty jewelers in the US have undergone the exacting requirements necessary for membership. For more information regarding the American Gem Society, please call 866.805.6500 or visit www.AmericanGemSociety.org.

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