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TRADE ONLYPARIS HOTEL
Featuring 400 Antique, Vintage and Estate Jewelry and Watch Dealers
www.VegasAntiqueJewelry.com
CARTIER • ROLEX • TIFFANY & CO. • VAN CLEEF & ARPELS • DAVID WEBB • HARRY WINSTON • BULGARI • BUCCELLATI
Quick Facts
Date: May 29 - June 1, 2014
Venue: Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino
3655 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Website: www.VegasAntiqueJewelry.com
Show Hours: Thursday-Saturday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Press Check In: Show Office (Near the entrance of the show)
Admission Cost: Online Registration: $30; Onsite Registration: $50
Complimentary for members of the media. Valid for reentry all four days.
Group Fair Director: Dan Darby
239.732.6652
Media Relations: Mary Curtis
Public Relations Manager
239.330.3832
Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show Fact Sheet
About Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show
The Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show is presented by U.S. Antique Shows, a division
of Emerald Expositions. This event will highlight prominent dealers from more than 20 countries
across the world. U.S. Antique Shows focuses on promoting their top dealers, featuring a wide
variety of antiques as well as antique, vintage and estate jewelry and watches. The company
produces shows successfully in major markets including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Miami
Beach and New York.
For more information, visit www.USAntiqueShows.com, like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/VegasAntiqueJewelry, follow us on Twitter: @USAntiqueShows and explore our Pinterest: Pinterest.com/USAntiqueShows. Check out our new blog at www.USAntiqueShows.com/TheQuill.aspx.
Product Categories: The four day, trade-only show features the largest selection of antique jewelry and watches, including the latest spring trends and pieces from the Renaissance to Modern periods. Below is a list of categories and types of merchandise represented on our 2014 show floor.
Renaissance Period Colored Stones
Baroque Period Cameos & Intaglios
Georgian Period Artist Jewelry
Early, Mid and Late Victorian Period Bracelets
Edwardian Period Rings
Modern Necklaces
Art Deco Signed time pieces
Retro Era Pocket watches
Vintage & Costume Jewelry Antique watches
Pearls Vintage watches
Diamonds Earrings
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Mary Curtis
Public Relations Manager
U.S. Antique Shows
239.330.3832
Rare and Unique Collections Featured at the Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show
The Trade-Only Event is Hosted at the Paris Las Vegas, May 29 - June 1
LAS VEGAS (March 6, 2014) – For the 18th year, dealers from more than 20 countries will gather in Las Vegas for the Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show. The event is hosted by U.S. Antique Shows, the world’s leading producer of indoor antique shows, May 29 - June 1, 2014 at the Paris Hotel and Casino. “We’re thrilled to continue to host our event in Las Vegas and acquaint the trade community with today’s latest jewelry trends,” says Dan Darby, Emerald Expositions vice president and U.S. Antique Shows 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.” The four day, trade-only show features the largest selection of antique jewelry and watches, including the latest spring trends straight from the runway. Items include gold chains, retro watches, cuff bracelets, colored diamonds, floral statement pieces and more. Attendees will also be able to purchase an array of merchandise from the Renaissance to Modern periods. Prominent dealers from as far away as France, India, Netherlands and Singapore are just a few represented at this year’s show. Anshul Rakyan, director of the Germany-based antique jewelry and fine gemstone house, Global Gems, comments on being part of the Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show. “We have been exhibiting at the Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show for almost two
decades. It’s a great meeting point to meet American clients as well as other dealers from
around the world,” says Rakyan. “Our signed jewels as well as European antique jewelry and
object of arts will be a highlight for this year. Furthermore, our collection of natural pearls and
old-cut diamonds is always something special. We are looking forward to Vegas.”
Show times are Thursday, May 29 to Saturday, May 31 from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sunday, June
1 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Pre-registration is $30, on-site $50 for all four days. For more
information about the show or to register, call 239.732.6642 or visit
www.VegasAntiqueJewelry.com.
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About U.S. Antique Shows U.S. Antique Shows, the world’s largest producer of indoor antique shows, focuses on presenting a wide range of antiques as well as antique, vintage and estate jewelry and watches to 50,000 consumers annually. The company is the only producer that serves the unique needs of the antique and antique jewelry industry supporting sales in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Miami Beach and New York. Their shows host internationally recognized dealers promoting the purchase of rare and unusual historic merchandise to antiques collectors, novice enthusiasts, socialites and celebrities. U.S. Antique Shows draws more than 3,000 dealers from 22 countries worldwide exhibiting their signature collections in 400,000 net square feet across nine shows. For more information, visit www.USAntiqueShows.com, like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/VegasAntiqueJewelry, follow us on Twitter: @USAntiqueShows and explore our Pinterest: Pinterest.com/USAntiqueShows. Check out our new blog at www.USAntiqueShows.com/TheQuill.aspx.
Oscar Heyman & Brothers diamond gardenia earclips. J.S. Fearnley Booth No. 1307
A Van Cleef & Arpels invisibly set sapphire diamond ring.
Pat SalingBooth No. 1912
A collection of Rolex wristwatches: Gold Daytona, Moonphase Calendar and
Steel Daytona.
Aaron Faber Gallery Booth No. 1811
A Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18 karat yellow gold, paillonne enamel and pearl torsade necklace.
Camilla Dietz Bergeron, Ltd.Booth No. 1520
A vintage diamond, emerald and sapphire flower brooch, circa 1960.
Jacob’s Diamond & Estate JewelryBooth No. 1616
A 1920’s Art Deco brooch with an aquamarine stone surrounded by diamonds.
Joden World Resources Booth No. 1508
Meet the New Vice President and Group Show Director
Dan Darby, CEM
Vice President and Group Show Director
Dan Darby is vice president and group show director at Emerald Expositions.
Darby has comprehensive oversight of U.S. Antique Shows, the world’s
largest producer of indoor consumer and trade events serving the antiques,
and antique jewelry and watch markets. This collection of shows supports the
United States’ $5 billion antiques industry, with markets in Las Vegas, Los
Angeles, Miami, Miami Beach, and New York.
Specifically, Darby oversees the strategic development, brand positioning, sales, audience
marketing, public relations and operations for the Armory Antique Show, LA Antique Jewelry &
Watch Show, Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, Miami Beach Antique Jewelry &
Watch Show, Miami National Antique Show, New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, Pier
Antique Shows, and The Original Miami Beach Antique Show.
A 27-year tradeshow veteran, Darby previously served as marketing director at AmericasMart-
Atlanta, the world’s single-largest wholesale marketplace for home, gift, area rug, and apparel
merchandise. During his time in this position, he executed marketing strategies to increase
exhibit sales, showroom leases, and retailer and designer attendance for the company’s home
and gift shows.
In 2001, Darby joined GLM as a marketing director where he was responsible for all marketing
initiatives, which encompassed two annual international events for board sports and beach
lifestyle industries.
Darby is a graduate of the University of Georgia. He is an active member of the International
Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) as well as a board member on the IAEE
Southeastern Chapter. As a lifelong Georgia resident, Darby currently lives in Marietta with his
wife, Kay. He also has three grown children and two grandchildren.
2014-15 U.S. Antique Shows Calendar
New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show
July 25-28, 2014
Metropolitan Pavilion
www.NYAntiqueJewelry.com
Miami Antique Jewelry & Watch Show
Nov. 7-9, 2014
Miami Airport Convention Center
www.AntiqueJewelryMiami.com
Pier Antique Show
Nov. 22-23, 2014 & March 28-29, 2015
Pier 94
www.PierAntiqueShow.com
The Armory Antique Show
Jan. 23-25, 2015
www.ArmoryAntiqueShow.com
Miami National Antique Show
Jan. 24-26, 2015
Miami Airport Convention Center
www.MiamiNationalAntiqueShow.com
The Original Miami Beach Antique Show
Jan. 30-Feb. 3, 2015
Miami Beach Convention Center
www.MiamiBeachAntiqueShow.com
LA Antique Jewelry & Watch Show
March 13-15, 2015
Hyatt Regency Century Plaza
www.LAAntiqueJewelry.com