SOLITAIRE INTERNATIONAL JULY 2018 47COVER STORYAt JCK , sentiments were more muted,
especially on the main floor, generally
indicating “slow ” to “quiet”, although some
exhibitors stated that they were “happy”
with results. In the JCK Luxury section,
exhibitors seemed more content. Laura
Bicego, owner of Italian brand Nanis was
delighted with results, especially as buyers
showed great interest in her colourful
Reverse collection, among others. Samuel
Sulimanov of Samuel Sylvio, a specialist in
fine gems, was especially happy with the
reception his Paraiba pieces received.
Over at the Las Vegas Antique Jewelry
& Watch Show, sentiment was subdued.
W hile a few exhibitors said the show was
“okay”, others expressed disappointment,
even lamenting that they hardly sold
anything. The situation was somewhat
more positive at the AGTA GemFair,
where most exhibitors opined that the
event was “decent” if not “great”.The India Pavilions
A number of Indian brands exhibited at
Couture and JCK , while others exhibited
together in the India Pavilion at JCK.
These two GJEPC-sponsored pavilions
were located downstairs in the main hall.
The jewellery exhibitors were groupedThis remarkable necklace composed of over 500 carats
of tourmaline and 78 carats of coloured diamonds was
created by Indian brand Panchoo.Enamel adds colour to these gold
and diamond insect rings by USA
brand, Lord Jewelry.USA-based Gurhan has teamed
up with men’s clothier, John
Varvatos, to create a line of John
Varvatos men’s jewellery. Shown
here is a selection of “edgy”
bracelets in silver, leather and
lava beads.Bridal rings in blue and pink
sapphires, held in a proprietary
platinum tension set, by USA-
based brand, Steven Kretchmer.
Selection of brass, silver and gold-plated silver jewellery with natural gemstones by
Navrattan, a 20-year participant at JCK, exhibiting in the India Pavilion.