New York, August 10, 2009 - dmg world media today announced the third annual New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show enjoyed strong sales and steady crowds. The show was held at The Metropolitan Pavilion July 24-27, 2009.
The New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, which opened two days before the JA New York Summer Show, brought together more than 100 of the finest antique jewelry dealers from North America, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
"We're delighted that collectors and dealers alike attended this year's New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show to purchase many of the exquisite antique necklaces, cameos, tennis bracelets, diamond rings and other rare antique jewelry available," said Andrea Canady, fair director for dmg world media. "We're proud of the success of this show and are confident that our newest launch, The Washington DC Antiques, Art & Jewelry Show, will be just as successful."
Exhibitors at the show had favorable reports with regard to attendance and sales.
"The show was superb! We were able to cultivate strong contacts and big ticket sales," said Steven Fearnley, owner of J.S. Fearnley in Atlanta. "Our sales highlights from the show included a seven and a quarter carat emerald and diamond Edwardian ring and 8 carat diamond studs."
"This year's New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show was excellent! We sold a diamond Cartier rose from the 1950's," said Olivia Garary, owner of Olivia Garary Vintage Jewelry in New York City. "The show's staff is always very helpful, provide the best treatment and service. We look forward to participating in next year's show."
The show was a hit with the media as well. A live interview on the New York Nightly News with Chuck Scarbrough and nearly 20 representatives from national, regional and trade publications within the New York metro area attended the show.
The 2010 New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Showis scheduled for July 23-26, 2010, at The Metropolitan Pavilion. The next show on the U.S. calendar for dmg is the Washington DC Antiques, Art & Jewelry Show held October 15-18, 2009, at the WalterE.WashingtonConvention Center in Washington, D.C. Tickets can be purchased online at www.washingtondcantiquesartandjewelryshow.com for a one-time admission of $15 valid for all four days of the show. A Preview Party benefitting the Corcoran Gallery of Art will be held the evening of October 14 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
For additional show information, please call (239) 732-6642 or visit www.dmgantiqueshows.com.
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The New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show is just one of more than 250 market-leading trade exhibitions, consumer shows and fairs that dmg world media produces each year in the United States, the United Kingdom and France. The company also publishes more than 40 related magazines, newspapers, directories and market reports. Dmg world media employs 700 people and maintains a worldwide presence through more than 30 offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, the United Arab Emirates, China, Australia and New Zealand. Dmg world media is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Daily Mail and General Trust plc (DMGT), one of the largest and most successful media companies in the United Kingdom. Follow us on Twitter at: MiamiAntiquShow or Facebook at: dmgantiqueshows. For additional information, visit www.dmgantiqueshows.com.
