U.S. customs agents in El Paso, Texas, intercepted the package, which would have been worth $9 million if the jewelry was genuine.
Dates set for Las Vegas antique jewelry show
U.S. Antique Shows has announced that it will hold its trade-only Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show from May 29 to June 1 at the Paris hotel.

Las Vegas--U.S. Antique Shows has announced that it will hold its trade-only Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show from May 29 to June 1 at the Paris hotel.
According to organizers, the four-day show will feature the largest selection of antique jewelry and watches including trends such as gold chains, retro watches, cuff bracelets, colored diamonds and floral statement pieces. It brings in dealers from more than 20 different countries.
The show will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Thursday, May 29 to Saturday, May 31 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 1. Tickets cost $30 for those who pre-register, and $50 if purchased on site, for admission all four days.
“We’re thrilled to continue to host our event in Las Vegas and acquaint the trade community with today’s latest jewelry trends,” said Dan Darby, GLM vice president and group show director. “We’ve made some notable improvements this year like refiguring the show’s floor plan to allow dealers an increase in booth size to showcase more of their merchandise.”
For more information or to purchase tickets, call 239-732-6642 or visit the show’s website.
U.S. Antique Shows is a division of GLM, which was recently purchased by Emerald Expositions, the parent company of National Jeweler and the JA New York and Couture shows.
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U.S. Antique Shows also operates the New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, Los Angeles Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, Miami Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, Pier Antique Show, The Armory Antique Show, Miami National Antique Show, and The Original Miami Beach Antique Show.
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