The JCK Vegas Show unfolded on June 1, 2012. Its first day concluded with the hope that the U.S. market could be stabilizing, Diamond World reported in its Weekly E-post. The good news comes from the fact that exhibitors have lined up new product lines and innovations, there was good footfall, and enquiries prevailed on the first day across diamonds and price points, and for bridal jewellery. While enquiries mean that there is interest, it was heartening to note that buyers are interested in buying.
With these signs of business, needless to say that the industry is getting its dose of a boost after being overshadowed with the gloom of the economic weakness in Europe and slow demand in other parts of the world. The optimism also holds significance for the reason that the U.S. – the reigning market of the global gem and jewellery industry before the economic crisis in 2008-09 is gaining its muscles back. For the gem and jewellery industry, JCK Vegas appears to be a silver lining.
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