b'letter from the editor120 Broadway, Suite 2820 | New York, NY 10271 | www.nationaljeweler.comW elcome to National JewelersEDITOR-IN-CHIEF new Market Issue, the first of three print publications we willMichelle Graffproduce this year.michelle.graff@nationaljeweler.com | 212-687-2758The decision to add a third issue was easy.EDITORIALLas Vegas market week, as it has come to beSenior Editor, Gemstones Brecken Branstratorknown, is one of, if not the, most importantbrecken.branstrator@nationaljeweler.com | 212-687-2763week to the U.S. jewelry industry.Fashion Editor Ashley DavisIts where cutting-edge designers unveilashley.davis@nationaljeweler.com | 646-658-5802their latest creations, brands make announce- Associate Editor, News Lenore Fedowments and celebrate milestones, retailers learnlenore.fedow@nationaljeweler.com | 646-658-5808and network, and almost everybody is reachingCONTRIBUTORSfor the Gatorade and Advil after a late night, atCopy Editor Peggy Jo Donahueleast once.Design and Layout Weswen DesignBut what would our readers want to read about in this issue, and what couldMARKETING & COMMUNICATIONSwe pull together given the fact we had to start writing in February, a solidDirector of Marketing & Communicationsthree months before the shows start?Molly Fallon | mfallon@jewelers.orgConsidering all the changes to the Vegas landscape this year, we decidedAssoc. Dir. of Communications & Digital Developmentdetailing what shows are moving where and why would be a good start.Lauren Thompson | lthompson@jewelers.orgRead The Change-Up, Senior Editor Brecken Branstrators overview ofSALESmarket week 2019, on page 6. National Sales Manager | Bobbie HamburgThen, we thought, why not step back from the jewelry world to talk aboutbobbie.hamburg@nationaljeweler.com | 610-716-1225Vegas itself?India Sales | Bhupal Potdar We know from social media and speaking with many of you IRL thatbhupalpotdar@gmail.com | +91 - 98211 51035finding good, affordable places to eat in Vegas now is a challenge. Long goneEDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARDare the days of the ubiquitous, sub-$10 buffets that once dotted the Strip andRyan Berg, Lee Michaels Fine Jewelersmade the city such a draw for large conventions. Cathy Calhoun, Calhoun JewelersSo our new Associate Editor, News, Lenore Fedow, compiled a list ofBill Farmer Jr., Farmers Jewelryrestaurants that she thinks fit the bill.Karen Goracke, BorsheimsLarry Pelzel, Neiman MarcusDining on a Budget In Las Vegas is on page 14 and includes a buffet atCraig Rottenberg, Longs Jewelerswhich she personally taste-tested the food (and the extensive dessert bar). It is not under $10, but we promise its worth checking out. Meanwhile, I consulted local blogs, news articles, review websites and the Las Vegas-based staff of the American Gem Society to put together a guide for what to do in Vegas when youre not at a trade show (or what your family and friends can do while you are), with activities ranging from free to over $3,000.All of my hard work comes to pass in Exploring the Las Vegas LandscapePRESIDENT & CEOon page 32.David J. BonaparteFinally, everyone always wants to know whats hot, which is why Fashion Editor Ashley Davis broke down the nine styles she thinks buyers will beBOARD OF DIRECTORSseeing at Couture, JCK Las Vegas and the new Premier show this yearfromJohn Henne, Chairman, Henne Jewelers David Bouffard, Signet Jewelers Ltd.alternative earrings to inlay and morein her trends article on page 24.Holly Wesche, Chair-Elect,Cathy Calhoun, Calhoun JewelersWesche Jewelers Jenny Caro, Jewelry By DesignsEnjoy, and see you in Vegas. Cathy Tivol, Vice Chair, TIVOL Ronda Daily, Bremer JewelryKaren Goracke, Vice Chair, Borsheims Peter Engel, Fred Meyer JewelersRobert F. Moeller II, Treasurer, Elise Greenberg, Greenbergs JewelersR.F. Moeller Jeweler Camile Hannoush, Hannoush JewelersColeman Clark, Secretary, Simon Katz, Simons JewelersB.C. Clark Jewelers Chuck Kuba, Iowa DiamondRyan Berg, Past Board Chair,Joseph Molfese, Bella Cosa JewelersMichelle Graff Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry Steve Padis, Padis JewelersMercedes Abramo, Cartier North America Matthew Rosenheim, Tiny Jewel BoxMike Alexander, Jewelers Mutual Craig Rottenberg, Longs JewelersChad Berg, Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry Steve Velasquez, Madison Jewelers4 MARKET ISSUE 2019'