I've been saying it for years now - Jewelry is BIG - and now, we jewelry lovers are going to get our own big beautiful World Jewelry Center located in Las Vegas, Nevada, the city of bright lights and glitzy bling.

The developers of this gem (sorry, couldn't help myself there) is Probity International Corporation. However, even though the first brick hasn't been set for this huge undertaking, there is already a World Jewelry Center web site where you can find out future plans for this major jewelry undertaking:

The World Jewelry Center, with approximately one million square feet of mixed-use space, will be one of the largest jewelry hubs on the planet. Located in Las Vegas, the new Center will combine the corporate offices of domestic and international gem and jewelry companies in an iconic, state-of-the-art trade tower adjacent to a spectacular free-standing gallery of retail jewelry stores with broad market appeal. The mixed-use project will also feature a world-class museum, exhibition space, and exclusive luxury residential condominiums. Designed to house manufacturers, dealers, wholesalers, and retailers, the World Jewelry Center is poised to revolutionize the global jewelry industry and become a progressive business focal point for international trade and commerce.

The World Jewelry Center will be a one-stop shop for both gem and jewelry professionals and the consuming public. The convergence of key trade leaders that span all industry sectors and international boundaries will bring innovative ideas and best practices, setting new standards for quality and integrity in the trade. The project is unique in that professionals will have the opportunity to purchase their own office condominiums. The public will also benefit from a unique, service-oriented shopping experience that is educational in nature and promotes consumer confidence. The World Jewelry Center truly is the new global marketplace for gems and jewelry.