JCK Luxury, NouvelleBox Partner on New Designer Ballroom
The NouvelleBox ballroom will feature independent jewelry designers, including Lene Vibe, Wyld Box Jewelry, and Kiaia Limited.

Luxury is partnering with virtual jewelry marketplace NouvelleBox to debut the NouvelleBox ballroom, a dedicated section for independent jewelry designers, located in the Bassano area on Level 2 of the Venetian.
Featured brands include Lene Vibe, Wyld Box Jewelry, Kiaia Limited, and Maura Green Jewelry.
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to showcasing the artistry of independent designers, said organizers.
"We are thrilled to welcome NouvelleBox to Luxury, creating a dedicated destination that perfectly complements our commitment to designers, discovery, and experiences,” said Meghan Margewicz, Luxury’s event director.
"The NouvelleBox Ballroom brings fresh, curated energy to the show, providing our retailers an exclusive opportunity to connect with some of the most innovative and unique independent designers in the global market today."
Founded in 2021 by jewelry executive Darren Hildrow, the platform connects jewelry brands with the global market. It also hosts in-person shows in New York and Paris.
“We are delighted to present a curated selection of NouvelleBox brands within the Luxury space at JCK this year,” said Hildrow.
“This moment marks an exciting opportunity to introduce our portfolio of exceptional, design-led and craft-driven jewellery houses to a new generation of discerning retailers. NouvelleBox is dedicated to championing brands that embody artistry, innovation, and individuality, and we are proud to showcase their work in a setting that defines excellence at the highest level of the industry.”
Luxury will also feature established designers, like Gumuchian, and emerging talents, including Khepri Jewels, Jules Trading, and Ofira Jewels from Lorraine Schwartz.
New exhibitions in the “Design @ Luxury” section include Aurt and Kouzoupis.
The annual JCK Las Vegas show will return to The Venetian Expo from Friday, May 29, to Monday, June 1.
Luxury will open two days earlier, with invitation-only days on Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28.
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