Four high-profile Italian brands have recently signed on to exhibit at Couture 2011, show organizers have announced. Stefan Hafner, Nouvelle Bague, Valente Milano and Io Si will showcase their coveted Italian craftsmanship in one dedicated space at Couture, which will take place at the luxury hotel Wynn Las Vegas June 2-6.

The JA New York Shows have announced an expanded program for the high-end jewelry market, investing in its Inner Circle to reinforce its position as the showcase for select jewelry design. The Inner Circle, the definitive showcase of high-end design, is expanding its amenity package starting with this year’s summer show to benefit both participating exhibitors and retailers.

The Midwest Jeweler’s Trade Show is accepting submissions for its 2011 professional and student jewelry design competition, inviting participants from eight states to submit their originally created pieces for judging.

SmartWork Media, publisher of Instore and INDESIGN, has joined the sponsor team of Couture 2011, show management has announced.

Marina B, the brand created by Marina Bulgari, daughter of renowned jeweler Constantine Bulgari, is the latest to joins the ranks of exhibitors at the Couture show, scheduled for June 2 to 6 at the Wynn Las Vegas.

The Spring Atlanta Jewelry Show will have a full-roster of educational seminars in store for attendees of the March 5-7 event, with staff training, aged inventory ideas and profit-making from repairs just a few of the topics slated for examination.

JA New York will continue to establish itself as a valuable year-round resource for retailers during the upcoming JA New York Winter Show, where educational sessions will cover everything from the latest fashion trends to social media marketing, sales and merchandising tools, legal issues and more.

The Select Jewelry Show, a vendor-organized, by-invitation event, has added a second show for 2011, scheduled for Sept. 25 and 26 at The Mohegan Sun resort and casino in Connecticut.

The Prime Jewelry Group will hold its fall 2011 trade show Aug. 27-29 at The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain in Marana, Ariz., show organizers have announced.

Watch Journal magazine and the Couture show have announced the launch of a new watch event to be held at the 2011 Couture show in Las Vegas.