I’m just back from the annual winter buying week in Arizona, and this year’s edition did not disappoint.First up was the all-new Centurion Show, held for the first time at the spectacular Phoenician Hotel in Scottsdale. The setting was terrific, with a much larger ballroom to accommodate the growing number of exhibitors, and a huge outdoor terrace to enjoy the beautiful weather. (On the second day, we chose the shade because it was too warm…such lovely problems to have!)The energy and noise levels were high, and in my walks around the show floor, it was clear that people were writing business. It’s great to feel our industry kick back into higher gear.JCK Events’ Lars Parker-Myers, editor in chief Victoria Gomelsky, and jewelry veteran Debbie Yonick joined me for a very formal photo at Centurion’s Sunday night gala dinner.As you can see from the photo on the right, a bit of f