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JCK & Luxury 2026 Spark New Growth With Expanded Watch Showcase and Strong Turnout
Exhibitors and Retailers Reported High-Quality Engagement, Robust Buying Interest, and Strong Networking Opportunities
JCK and Luxury 2026 attracted 17,500 attendees in Las Vegas, marking increased participation and strong business activity across the jewellery and watch sectors. The trade shows expanded their focus on timepieces, reflecting growing convergence between jewellery and watch retail. Exhibitors and retailers reported high-quality engagement, robust buying interest, and strong networking opportunities.
Educational sessions, industry events, and emerging trends—including alternative materials, gold charms, leather cords, and platinum settings—highlighted the evolving market landscape. Organiser RX Global described the event as a major success, reinforcing JCK’s position as the jewellery industry’s leading global marketplace.
“JCK and Luxury 2026 exceeded expectations on every level. The energy throughout the week was extraordinary, with very strong attendance, packed show floors, and meaningful business taking place at every turn. The level of engagement, business activity, and collaboration across the show floor demonstrated the power of bringing our global community together and underscores JCK’s role as the industry’s premier marketplace and gathering place,” said Sarin Bachmann, senior vice president for the jewelry portfolio at RX.
JCK and Luxury 2026 marked a major expansion of the show’s watches focus with the introduction of a dedicated destination for watch and timepiece brands, welcoming an exciting mix of established brands and independent microbrands for retailers to discover.
The launch of the destination reflects the continued convergence of the jewelry and watch industries, as retailers increasingly look to curate complementary product assortments for today’s consumers. More than just an exhibition space, the new destination combined watch-focused exhibitors, dedicated educational programming in partnership with FHH (Fondation Haute Horlogerie) and networking opportunities including WatchPro Power List and RedBar partner events, creating a well-rounded North American watch event where retailers could discover timepiece offerings, gain industry insights, and connect directly with leading brands. This new area also gave watch brands direct access to thousands of buyers and decision makers in the optimal location, at The Venetian during Luxury and JCK.
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JAS 2026 Opens To A Grand Start; Jaipur & Dubai Strengthen Jewellery Trade Partnership
The Opening Day Witnessed An Exceptional Business Atmosphere, With Packed Exhibition Aisles, Continuous Buyer Interactions, and Enthusiastic Participation From Hosted Buyers
The 20th edition of JAS and its 7th B2B Edition, organised by the Jewellers Association Jaipur, commenced today (on 3rd July 2026 on a grand and enthusiastic note at the Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre (JECC), Sitapura. The inaugural day witnessed an overwhelming response from the trade fraternity, with exhibition halls bustling with buyers, retailers, manufacturers and industry professionals from across India and overseas, setting the stage for three days of vibrant business networking and sourcing.
The show was inaugurated by K. P. Abdul Salam, Group Vice Chairman, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, in the august presence of Surjit Bhujabal, Member, Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC); Tawhid Abdulla, CEO, Jawhara Jewellery, Dubai; and Pramod Kumar Agrawal Derewala, Chairman, National Gems & Jewellery Council of India (NGJCI), as Guests of Honour.
The distinguished guests were warmly welcomed by Raju Agarwal Mangodiwala, President, Jewellers Association Jaipur; Ajay Godha, Honorary Secretary; Ashok Maheshwari, JAS Convenor; along with the office bearers and executive committee members of the Association.
One of the defining moments of the inaugural ceremony was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Jewellers Association Jaipur (JAJ) and the Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG), paving the way for enhanced cooperation in trade, education, market development, business networking and international collaboration between the gems and jewellery industries of Jaipur and Dubai. Following the signing, Shri Tawhid Abdulla, CEO, Jawhara Jewellery, presented a commemorative memento to Shri Raju Agarwal Mangodiwala, President, Jewellers Association Jaipur, celebrating a new chapter in India-UAE jewellery relations.
A special welcome was extended to the visiting Dubai delegation comprising Anurag Sinha, Managing Director, Al Liali Jewellery; Ashish Garg, Head – Business, KGK Group; Mamtha Maria Francis, General Manager, Dubai Jewellery Group; and Tirth Jasani, General Manager, Lumin Luxe LLC, reaffirming the growing strategic partnership between Jaipur and Dubai.
Addressing the gathering, K. P. Abdul Salam applauded Jaipur’s unmatched expertise in coloured gemstones, stating that the city has earned global recognition as the finest centre for gemstone cutting and craftsmanship. He encouraged the industry to continue innovating and strengthening its international presence while creating greater value for global buyers.
Tawhid Abdulla welcomed stronger collaborations between Jaipur and Dubai. He encouraged Jaipur’s gemstone sector to work towards developing globally recognised branded gemstone grading and certification systems, which would further elevate consumer confidence and international acceptance. He also invited Jaipur’s manufacturers and exporters to explore greater business opportunities in Dubai, assuring the industry’s wholehearted support in building stronger trade relations and opening new avenues for collaboration.
The opening day witnessed an exceptional business atmosphere, with packed exhibition aisles, continuous buyer interactions and enthusiastic participation from hosted buyers, domestic retailers and international delegates. Exhibitors reported encouraging enquiries and strong business interest from the very first day, reflecting the confidence the industry places in JAS as one of India’s leading B2B jewellery exhibitions.
With an outstanding inaugural response and tremendous energy across the show floor, JAS 2026 has set a strong foundation for the next two days, promising even greater business opportunities, meaningful networking and international collaborations for the global gems and jewellery fraternity.
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