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Joanna Carson’s Jewels Head to AuctionThe estate of the model, philanthropist, and ex-wife of Johnny Carson has signed statement jewels up for sale at John Moran Auctioneers.
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Discover The Extraordinary Italian Jewelry In Las Vegas!
Experience all the Italian Jewelry market has to offer in Las Vegas.
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The Las Vegas Jewelry Week is one of the most crucial events for the jewelry community worldwide and Italian companies cannot miss it!
After a recent successful workshop at 346 Madison Avenue in New York, organized by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) called “The Italian Jewelry Manifesto”, starting from June 9th until June 13th Las Vegas will see 130 Italian companies representing The Extraordinary Italian Jewelry: 30 companies at Couture, 100 circa companies at JCK and Luxury, both inside and outside the Italian Pavilion Bella Italia.
For more information about Italian companies and doing business in Italy, visit ITA at JCK
(Pavilion Bella Italia, booth 22000). ITA will also host The Extraordinary Italian Aperitivo at Couture on June 10th Crystal Terrace from 4pm - 5pm (invitation only, for info houston@ice.it ) during which selected buyers will be able to see products and meet Italian companies, and from 5 pm - 7pm for all Couture attendees.
The pandemic has reinforced the partnership between the Italian jewelry sector and US partners. A new wave of designers and emerging independent companies, brings a breath of fresh air, inspired by use of alternative materials, sustainable practises, and innovative digital platforms.
From upscale products with precious gems, pearls and coral, wrought in gold and silver, to creations that reflect contemporary fashion and taste, Italian jewelry embodies art and culture.
Known for distinctive flair, creative content and an eye for fashion, this is your chance to experience all the Italian Jewelry market has to offer!
Exhibitors come from all over the Italian peninsula, with the majority representing the main jewelry districts, each one of them mostly specialized in a different kind of production:
Vicenza, from Silver to Fine Jewelry
Arezzo, Traditional Gold industrially made
Alessandria/Valenza, Fine and Designer Jewelry
Torre del Greco/Naples, Coral and Cameos
In 2021 the USA returned to being the number 1 export market, representing 1,278.1 million euros, equal to 15.9% of total exports, approximately 8,050 million euros.
Exports to the USA increased 65.6% year-on-year in 2021.
Italian exports grew by 59.7% in 2021.
Export data for January-February 2022 indicate the overall turnover index for the entire sector rose by more than 34%, while the production index was up 24.8%.
To discover the Italian companies showcasing in Las Vegas and much more about the Italian Jewelry visit www.extraitajewelry.com and follow #TheExtraordinaryItalianJewelry on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Exports to the USA increased 65.6% year-on-year in 2021.
Italian exports grew by 59.7% in 2021.
Export data for January-February 2022 indicate the overall turnover index for the entire sector rose by more than 34%, while the production index was up 24.8%.
To discover the Italian companies showcasing in Las Vegas and much more about the Italian Jewelry visit www.extraitajewelry.com and follow #TheExtraordinaryItalianJewelry on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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