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The group has announced its lineup of speakers and a new “Rising Stars” pavilion.
Continental Buying Group’s Las Vegas show is set for May 26-27 at Caesars Palace.
Las Vegas—Continental Buying Group (CBG) has released the details of its Las Vegas show, set to take place May 26-27 at Caesars Palace.
This year’s show will feature a new pavilion along with a lineup of educational programming that is designed to appeal to attendees from all segments of the industry, organizers said.
Elizabeth West, senior technical educator at De Beers, will give a presentation on the origin of natural diamonds and their journey to market from a scientific and storytelling lens.
Jennifer Shaheen of Technology Therapy Group will discuss AI, offering practical insights on how it is reshaping retail operations, customer engagement, and the broader jewelry marketplace.
Finally, representatives from Synchrony Financial and Zillion will share retail insights and market intelligence to help attendees sharpen their strategies and better understand today’s consumer.
The Rising Stars Pavilion, a dedicated area for high-fashion and silver-price-point manufacturers, is new this year.
At the pavilion, retailers can find new styles at wholesale prices that support quick turn and strong margins, organizers said.
With this offering, retailers can stay ahead of trend cycles and find emerging lines before they reach the broader market, CBG said.
For suppliers, it serves as a high-visibility platform to introduce new collections to a qualified and engaged buying audience.
Returning to the show floor, the Curated Designer Project is a carefully selected showcase of artisan and designer jewelry brands to offer retailers “a curated discovery experience.”
Chris Ploof Designs and Folium will return to the showcase, while GemologyGeek, the platform founded by gemologist Erica Silverglide that recently launched its first collection, will make its debut.
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This year’s show will feature a new pavilion along with a lineup of educational programming that is designed to appeal to attendees from all segments of the industry, organizers said.
Elizabeth West, senior technical educator at De Beers, will give a presentation on the origin of natural diamonds and their journey to market from a scientific and storytelling lens.
Jennifer Shaheen of Technology Therapy Group will discuss AI, offering practical insights on how it is reshaping retail operations, customer engagement, and the broader jewelry marketplace.
Finally, representatives from Synchrony Financial and Zillion will share retail insights and market intelligence to help attendees sharpen their strategies and better understand today’s consumer.
The Rising Stars Pavilion, a dedicated area for high-fashion and silver-price-point manufacturers, is new this year.
At the pavilion, retailers can find new styles at wholesale prices that support quick turn and strong margins, organizers said.
With this offering, retailers can stay ahead of trend cycles and find emerging lines before they reach the broader market, CBG said.
For suppliers, it serves as a high-visibility platform to introduce new collections to a qualified and engaged buying audience.
Returning to the show floor, the Curated Designer Project is a carefully selected showcase of artisan and designer jewelry brands to offer retailers “a curated discovery experience.”
Chris Ploof Designs and Folium will return to the showcase, while GemologyGeek, the platform founded by gemologist Erica Silverglide that recently launched its first collection, will make its debut.
New exhibitors for the Las Vegas show include Timepiece Grading Specialists (TGS) and Venus Jewel.
TGS was founded in 2022 by actor and watch collector Fred Savage.
It provides independent, third-party grading and authentication for pre-owned watches, bringing transparency and consumer confidence to the secondary watch market. The company does not buy or sell watches, ensuring impartiality, said organizers.
Based in Dayton, Ohio, TSG works in partnership with repair service company Stoll & Co. and is supported by 40 expert watchmakers covering several major luxury brands.
TSG offers CBG members a tool for building consumer trust and expanding into the pre-owned watch category with confidence, the buying group said.
Venus Jewel is a diamond manufacturer, known for its fine round and fancy diamonds and its commitment to transparency, integrity, and innovation, CBG said.
Heera Moti, Midas Chain, Saban Onyx, and Richline are among the other returning supplier members.
More information about the upcoming show is available on CBG’s website.
For information on exhibiting, attending, or sponsorship opportunities, contact CBG at contact@cbgi.org
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