Las Vegas Summer Shows

May 2009


Must see’s in Las Vegas

Between the trade shows of Couture and JCK Las Vegas, as well as the other smaller fairs, there are enough talented and creative designers and brands to keep everyone dashing from place to place. On these pages, we are showcasing a few brands exhibiting in Las Vegas that are definitely worth a visit. They represent designers from around the world, which offer various international perspectives on the art of fine jewellery and related products. A few Must See pieces in Las Vegas…

Picchiotti: High jewellery necklace of diamonds and exquisite blue sapphires in white gold in the ‘Cascades’ collection
(JCK 24)

Valente Milano: ’Althea’ ring in white gold with gemstones, and diamond and sapphire pavé, paart of a collection also featuring pendants and earrings (Couture 336)

Jaeger LeCoultre: The goddess of love is the muse of this Master Minute Repeater. The dial is decorated with a stunning interpretation of Venus in the form of an enamelled miniature depicting ‘The Birth of Venus’ by Botticelli. (Couture VL203)

Carl F. Bucherer Fine Swiss Watches: This ‘Alacria Diva Gothic’ model sparkles with diamonds and sapphires, features an ETA quartz movement, white gold case, and galuchat bracelet (Couture VL101)

Joaillerie de France: French brands Umane, Mathon, and Joïa present uniquely different styles of jewellery. ‘Pebble’ ring in yellow gold by Umane. ‘Iceberg’ ring featuring a 46.72-carat green beryl by Mathon Paris. ‘Cachemire’ necklace featuring pink beryls, tourmalines, smoky quartz, and diamonds by Joïa (Couture 228)

Jewelmer: This company features loose natural golden pearls as well as finished jewellery such as this ‘Petite Fleur’ necklace in yellow gold with golden pearls, mother-of-pearl, and diamonds (JCK 10054)

Green G.: Designer Sabina Lee creates a variety of gemstone pieces including these earrings from the ‘Endless Love’ collection in purple sapphires, with black and white diamonds in white gold. (JCK Design Center 18152)

Breuning: Suite of gold earrings, ring, and pendant in the ‘Honeymoon’ Collection set with a variety of gemstones in various colours. (Luxury by JCK 328, JCK PC 21)

Jades by David Lin: High quality purple jade and diamond earrings are among the many colours and styles of jade offered by David Lin (JCK Design Center 23148)

Faber Castell: Graf von Faber-Castell Limited Edition. Pen of the Year 2009. Roughly 70 individually hand-woven horsehairs provide an alternating dark and light texture, forming a fascinating contrast to the cool platinum-plated metal parts (Couture 100)