Organizers of  the fourth annual New York Antique Jewelry &amp; Watch Show reported a  10 percent annual increase in attendance at the show, held at the  Metropolitan Pavilion from July 23 to July 26, 2010. More than 100  exhibitors were featured there.

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

Exhibitor Harvey Kessler of Toronto-based Harvey Kessler said, “This  show has been his best show since its inception. The most popular items  sold were signed pieces, pieces from the 1940s through 1970s, antique  diamond rings, art deco and interesting collectible pieces.”

Jared Nadler of Levy's Fine Jewelry in Birmingham, Alabama, added,   “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 New York Antique Jewelry &amp; Watch Show 2011 was held from July  22 to July 25. The next show from these organizers will be the Miami  Beach Antique Jewelry &amp; Watch Show to be held from October 15 to 17.

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