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American Gem Trade Association announces partnership with JCK Show

(DALLAS) – The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) announced that the 2022 AGTA GemFair™ Las Vegas show will, once again, be a part of the JCK Las Vegas Show. The announcement comes on the heels of a highly successful AGTA GemFair™ Tucson show. GemFair Las Vegas will be held Thursday, June 9th – Monday, June 13th at the The Venetian Expo and will be a part of the GEMS Pavilion at JCK. AGTA GemFair™ Las Vegas will open one day before the JCK Las Vegas Show.

“We are very excited to make this announcement,” said AGTA President, Kimberly Collins. “As for most of us, the past couple of years have been difficult. It was important to our members that we bring AGTA GemFair™ Las Vegas back under one roof and partnering with JCK again allows us to do that. It’s a great fit for our members and our buyers. We look forward to building on that synergy in the future.”

AGTA GemFair™ is internationally regarded as a premier destination for quality, beauty, and integrity in the world of colored gemstones and cultured pearls. Every item, from the smallest gemstone to the finest finished jewelry design, is backed by the industry’s strongest Code of Ethics and Business Practices and is offered by trusted professionals.

“JCK is delighted to welcome back AGTA. JCK is known as the most comprehensive buying experience for jewelry retailers in one single destination, and AGTA’s return strengthens our already expansive gem buying selection and one-stop-shopping experience for the convenience of jewelry industry buyers,” states Sarin Bachmann, Group Vice President, RX Jewelry Group. “AGTA is a welcome addition with their return to our mix of partners and programming.” 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of the JCK Las Vegas Show.

For more information regarding exhibiting at AGTA GemFair™ Las Vegas, please contact shows@agta.org. For more information regarding the AGTA GemFair™ Las Vegas, please click here.

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