Jack Lewis Jewelers was opened by Jack Lewis in 1927 at the onset of the Great Depression. After mastering his trade as a watchmaker and hand-engraver, he opened a store in downtown Bloomington, which was a busy stop on the way to Chicago at the time. In 1973, at 16-years-old, John Carter was hired at the store to take care of small tasks like mail and trash. Fast-forward to today, and Carter is now the owner of the store, which he purchased in 2011. Upon becoming CEO, he wasted no time making significant changes for the better. He changed the…
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The Hot List
Comments4 jewelry trends to find at Luxury As you gear up for your visit to Luxury and JCK Las Vegas, you might wonder what new styles will be popular this year. Sometimes it’s easy to guess based on what’s selling in-store and what you see the biggest fashion retailers selling. At other times, you won’t notice a theme until you see it repeatedly, perhaps on the show floor. To kickstart your trendspotting, here’s a preview of four exciting emerging trends, accompanied by images from some of our exceptional exhibitors. Stay tuned for more, and look for these jewels on the…
Diamond Days
CommentsOur favorite glitter-grams of the week As Luxury 2019 grows near, we’re paying special attention to our roster of upcoming exhibitors on Instagram. If you follow them closely, you may enjoy a preview of what’s to come at the show, through their posts and Instagram stories alike. This past week delivered all manner of diamond-mania, via major statement stones that made us gasp out loud, love stories told through exquisite engagement rings, and chic, covetable styles decked out in diamonds. You’ll find many of these jewels—and much more as well—on the show floor of Luxury by JCK, where these and…
Design of the Times: Amlé
CommentsItalian jewelry brand Amlé is a concept that blends stylistic knowledge with careful cultural and artisan research. It aims to create pieces that combine international trends with ancient culture. Amlé joined us at JCK Tucson 2019 and we are very excited to have its striking and unique designs as part of Design @ Luxury this year as well! Check out a look inside the inspiration behind the brand before you see them in Las Vegas: How did your journey in the jewelry industry begin?I started by working with antique jewels. What was the initial inspiration for your brand?From an “ amletico”…
New at Luxury
CommentsThe fresh faces—and jewels—you’ll see on the show floor In Luxury’s plush digs, you’ll find exceptional new offerings sparkling from the showcases of brands you’ve come to rely on for the core of your high-end stock. This year also promises new faces, as first-time Luxury exhibitors join the ranks of tried-and-true favorites. If you see something you love, be sure to schedule some time with these brands, or add them to your list of must-visits when you’re walking the show aisles. Here’s a preview of the new exhibitors you’ll find at the 2019 Luxury by JCK show. View the full…
