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Antique Watch and Jewelry Show LUEUR Scheduled for Oct. 28-31

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9 years ago

October 13, 2016

INSTORE Staff

(Press Release)
New York, NY — The second installment of the U.S. Antique Shows’ LUEUR event is taking place Oct. 28-31 at the Jacob Javits Center.

At this open-to-the-public event, a curated group of antique, estate and vintage watch and jewelry dealers will showcase prized pieces from a wide range of jewelry history periods, from Edwardian to contemporary. Attendees can expect to see an array of rare and collectable pieces from names such as Cartier, Tiffany, Van Cleef & Arpels and Jaeger-LeCoultre, as well as one-of-a-kind diamond, colored gemstone and pearl jewelry.

LUEUR will also offer complimentary appraisals to all attendees. On Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., Skinner Auctioneers & Appraisers will provide an unbiased, expert opinion of one piece of attendee’s collectibles or antiques, including a verbal estimated range of its fair market value (no written valuations will be given).

“We are thrilled to be returning to New York City and to the newly renovated Jacob Javits Center,” said Dan Darby, Emerald Expositions vice president and U.S. Antique Shows’ general manager. “In addition to being timed perfectly for our retailer attendees who are acquiring inventory for the holidays, autumn is a great time for private connoisseurs to add to their collections before the holiday social season.”

LUEUR will overlap with the JA New York Special Delivery show, also being held at the Javits Center, on Sunday, Oct. 30 and Monday, Oct. 31. The Special Delivery show (Oct. 30-Nov. 1) is a cash-and-carry, fine jewelry trade event that traditionally brings in upwards of 5,000 retailers from across the globe. JA New York badge holders will be given complimentary access to LUEUR, while the ticket price for private buyers is $20 and is valid for all show days.

LUEUR is open on Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Monday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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