Centurion Jewelry Show

What Centurion Jewelry Show does

Centurion Jewelry Show, operated through "Centurion Jewelry By Invitation Only, LLC," is a privately held US trade show organizer founded in February 2001 by Howard Hauben (President and CEO) via his H2 Consulting, Inc. The company runs two invitation-only annual events for the high-end fine jewelry industry: the Arizona Show at the Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix (late January/early February) and the Summer Show at The Breakers Palm Beach in Florida (late August/early September, the weekend before Labor Day). The Arizona event hosts approximately 340 high-end independent jewelry retailers alongside 200+ designers, manufacturers, and service companies, drawing 1,000+ attendees over a 4–5 day program; the Summer Show features 80+ exhibitor brands. The invitation-only model requires prospective retailer attendees to complete a formal discussion with Centurion prior to approval, creating a curated counter to mass-market trade events.

The company's core product is curated physical event infrastructure — salon-style exhibit floors, education programming (including partnerships with GIA, Natural Diamond Council, and Leslie McGwire & Associates), networking events (golf, tennis/pickleball, receptions), and the annual "Centurion Hedda Schupak Baum Excellence in Design Awards." Recurring media assets include the bi-monthly "Mission: Sales" magazine and the Annual Jewelry Store Design Guide, used to extend engagement with retailers between event windows.

The business model is dual-sided. Revenue is generated primarily from (a) exhibitor booth and sponsorship fees (transaction-fee based) charged to designers, manufacturers, and service companies, with layered sponsorships across meals, open bars, education sessions, entertainment, and awards, and (b) curated retailer attendee registration fees subject to invitation approval. The show is structured as an equal co-ownership between the exhibiting community and H2 Consulting, an arrangement described as unprecedented in the trade show industry that aligns organizer and exhibitor incentives. No proprietary technology platform underpins the business; distribution is exclusively in-person at the two anchor venues, with no digital product or remote access offering.

Name

Centurion Jewelry Show

Legal name

Centurion Jewelry By Invitation Only, LLC

Website

https://centurionjewelry.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centurion Jewelry Show is a privately held, invitation-only fine jewelry trade show operator founded in 2001, running two annual events (Arizona and Palm Beach) for approximately 340 high-end independent retailers and 200+ jewelry designers and manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Merrick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Exhibitor booth/sponsorship fees: The primary revenue stream comes from jewelry designers, manufacturers, and service companies paying to exhibit at the show. The show features 80+ exhibitor brands at summer shows and 200+ at the main Arizona show. Additional revenue comes from sponsorship opportunities including meal sponsorships, open bar sponsorships, speaker session sponsorships, and entertainment sponsorships.
2. Attendee registration fees: Retailer attendees pay registration fees to attend the invitation-only show. The registration process requires approval and discussion with Centurion ahead of confirmation, suggesting a curated attendee selection process.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Centurion Jewelry Show organizes invitation-only jewelry trade shows held twice annually at luxury resort venues—the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix (late January/early February) and The Breakers Palm Beach (late August/early September). The events bring together 200+ fine jewelry designers and manufacturers with approximately 340 top independent jewelry retailers and 1,000+ attendees over 4-5 days for curated networking, education sessions, and salon-style exhibits. The company also publishes the bi-monthly Mission: Sales magazine and the Annual Jewelry Store Design Guide as supporting industry content.

Product overview

Centurion Jewelry Show is an invitation-only jewelry trade show company operating two major annual events: the Arizona Show (held in late January/early February at Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix) and the Summer Show (held the weekend before Labor Day at The Breakers Palm Beach). The company features 80+ jewelry designers, manufacturers, and service companies, hosting approximately 340 top jewelry stores and 1,000+ attendees over 4-5 days. Complementing the trade shows, Centurion publishes the bi-monthly 'Mission: Sales' magazine and the annual 'Jewelry Store Design Guide', which provide industry news, show previews, and design inspiration. The company is now in its 25th year of operation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MISSION: SALES: A publication/magazine covering jewelry industry news, preview issues, and selling guides.
• Annual Jewelry Store Design Guide

Products and services

• Centurion Arizona Show Invitation-only jewelry trade show held at the Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix, AZ for high-end independent jewelry retailers, designers, and manufacturers. The 25th edition runs February 1-3, 2026 and features more than 200 of the industry's top designers, manufacturers, and service companies.
• Centurion Summer Show Invitation-only jewelry trade show held at The Breakers Palm Beach Resort in Florida, featuring 80+ jewelry designers, manufacturers, and service companies, plus early-arrival activities including golf, tennis, and pickleball for high-end independent jewelry retailers.
• Mission: Sales Magazine Bi-monthly publication providing jewelry industry news, show previews, selling tips, and trend coverage for retailers, designers, and manufacturers in the fine jewelry industry.
• Annual Jewelry Store Design Guide Annual publication showcasing jewelry store design ideas and trends combined with Centurion show preview sections, targeted at independent jewelry retailers planning store builds or remodels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly $1 billion in sales generated among attendees and exhibitors over 20 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Jewelers MutualcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Official Insurer of Centurion 2026. Sponsors the annual Excellence in Design Awards. Jewelers Mutual provides insurance services to jewelry retailers and is positioned as a trusted partner for the jewelry industry.
• GIA (Gemological Institute of America)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsors educational breakfast sessions at the show. GIA is the leading gemological research and education organization in the jewelry industry, providing diamond grading and education services.
• LOUD R (LOUD R.AGENCY)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerMultiple event sponsorships including: Welcome open bar event, Show floor mixer, Open bar at Circle, Late night open bar, and various evening networking events. LOUD R is a marketing/creative agency that works with luxury brands.
• Exclusifpak / Luxury Display GroupmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsors golf tournament and coffee/cappuccino stations at show events. Luxury Display Group provides high-end display solutions for jewelry retailers.
• Smart Age SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsors SHGW bags and lanyards for show attendees. Provides promotional merchandise and solutions for trade shows and events.
• AmptiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsors lunches for show attendees during exhibit hours.
• Natural Diamond CouncilmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsors the Grand Finale 25th Anniversary Celebration Dinner and Train Concert. Promotes natural diamonds in the luxury jewelry market.
• Jewellink by Jewelry Sales AcademyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsors lunch for show attendees at the Summer show.
• Leslie McGwire & Associates (LMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design company and Centurion Store Design Columnist. Leslie McGwire moderates store design panel discussions at the show and sponsors the Tuesday education session on interior design inspirations for luxury jewelry stores.
• GemistminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsors one of the breakfast education sessions featuring Generative AI Specialist Pinar Seyhan Demirdag.
• Luxe Software / Jocalio DigitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsors a breakfast education session on jewelry trends overview from industry influencers.
• RSP MediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhotography and videography services for Centurion Jewelry Shows. Provides professional event documentation and content for show promotion.
• 80+ Exhibiting BrandscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDesigners, manufacturers, and service companies that pay to exhibit at the show. Brands include ADA Jewelry, Almor Designs, Ashi Couture, Simon G. Jewelry, Le Vian, King Baby, and many others. They represent the product offerings available to attending retailers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Inhorgenta Munich: Inhorgenta is the leading jewelry trade show in the German-speaking European market. Comparable show format and exhibitor/buyer model, but geographically distinct from Centurion's U.S. footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Watches and Wonders Geneva: Watches and Wonders is the flagship global luxury watch and jewelry fair (successor to BaselWorld), run by the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie. It operates at far larger scale than Centurion but competes for the same luxury jewelry exhibitor marketing budgets.

Direct peers

• Vicenzaoro (Italian Exhibition Group): Vicenzaoro runs twice-yearly invitation-based jewelry trade shows in Italy serving European and international brands and buyers. It competes for the same global luxury jewelry brand marketing dollars and high-end buyer attention as Centurion.
• JCK (Jewelers' Circular Keystone): JCK runs the largest U.S. jewelry trade shows (Las Vegas), serving both major and independent retailers alongside exhibitor brands. It is the closest direct comparator to Centurion's invitational, buyer-supplier matching model with a larger, less exclusive scope.
• Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem World Congress / Shows: Operated by Informa Markets, these are the dominant Asia-based fine jewelry trade shows competing for the same international brands and retailers. Comparable in scale, show cadence, and curated-buyer focus.
• Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase: The annual Tucson showcase complex is the largest gem and jewelry trade event in the U.S., historically co-located with Centurion's early years and still a destination for the same designer/manufacturer audience. Overlap is direct, though Tucson is wholesale-supply focused versus Centurion's retailer-led buying model.
• The Couture Show: The Couture is an invitation-only luxury jewelry and timepiece show held at the Wynn Las Vegas, targeting high-end independent retailers with curated designer brands. Its curation model, exclusive retailer focus, and resort venue closely mirror Centurion's positioning.
• JIS (Jewelers International Showcase): JIS produces multiple U.S. jewelry trade events (Miami, Las Vegas) aimed at independent and mid-market retailers with broad exhibitor rosters. It targets a similar but less exclusive segment of the same buyer base as Centurion.
• JA New York (Jewelers' Association of New York): JA New York produces twice-yearly jewelry trade shows in Manhattan for independent U.S. retailers and designers. It is a regional/cadence-overlapping competitor in the same invitational jewelry trade show category.

Emerging players

• Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) India Shows: GJEPC organizes the major Indian jewelry trade shows (e.g., IIJS) showcasing manufacturers to global buyers. Overlaps with Centurion's exhibitor-side vendors and increasingly competes for international retailer attention.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/centurionjewelryshow
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/h2-events

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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