The New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show Reports Record Attendance Numbers and Substantial Sales

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 4^th annual New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show today reported it had a ten percent increase in attendance year-over-year and a substantial uptick in sales. This four-day show, which opened one day prior to the JA New York Summer Show, was held July 23-26, 2010, at New York’s Metropolitan Pavilion.

“This show has been his best show since its inception. The most popular items sold were - signed pieces, pieces from the 40's through 70's, antique diamond rings, art deco and interesting collectible pieces”

The show’s more than 100 domestic and international retailers and dealers, which featured the finest selection of antique and vintage pieces, gemstones and watches, were thrilled by the quantity of attendees and quality of purchases.

“We were cautiously optimistic about the luxury retail and antiques market until we saw the uptick in attendance and purchases first-hand at our New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show,” said Andrea Canady, fair director for the New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show. “We couldn’t be more pleased with the turnout and the positive response from exhibitors and consumers alike.”

Exhibitor comments on the last day of the show were favorable.

“This show has been his best show since its inception. The most popular items sold were - signed pieces, pieces from the 40's through 70's, antique diamond rings, art deco and interesting collectible pieces,” said Harvey Kessler, with Harvey Kessler Inc. based in Toronto.

“This is a great show! The promoters did a great job promoting this show, there were crowds every day and all day long,” said Susan & Dan Tenenbaum, with D. Tenenbaum, Inc. based in San Francisco, “The buyers were qualified and knew what they were looking for. This is an amazing show; it is an antique and estate treasure box with many unusual and interesting things in found in one place.”

Jared Nadler, with Levy's Fine Jewelry based Birmingham, Alabama, said, “There was a lot of dealer activity and a lot of high dollar private sales. We’re very happy with the turnout of buyers and attendance. We sold a Victorian bangle bracelet, art deco engagement rings and chunky yellow gold treasures.”

The 2011 New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show is scheduled for July 22 – 25, 2011. The next show on the U.S. calendar for US Antique Shows is the Miami Beach Antique Jewelry & Watch Show being held October 15-17, 2010, at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Tickets can be purchased online at www.antiquejewelrymiami.com for a one-time admission of $15 valid for all three days of the show.

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About The New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show

The New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show is produced by GLM^®. GLM is a leading producer and marketer of consumer product tradeshows in North America, serving industries as diverse as giftware, home furnishings, social stationery, home textiles, tabletop, gourmet housewares, contemporary furniture, personal care, antiques, jewelry, art, surf, skate, water sports, swim and resort. GLM also manages business expositions and conferences on behalf of others, within the hospitality industry. Additional information about GLM is available online at www.glmshows.com. Follow us on Twitter at: MiamiAntiquShow or Facebook at: www.facebook.com/OMBAS. For additional information, visit www.usantiqueshows.com.