Jewelers International Showcase hits Miami BeachIt’s no secret that vendors heading to the JIS Miami Beach Show at the Miami Beach Convention Center Oct. 11–14 go largely to meet with their Caribbean and Latin American retail customers. But color-savvy buyers from all regions would do well to check out the longstanding show’s exhibitors, many of whom excel in the gemstone space.San Francisco–based Belle Étoile is returning for the eighth year, both for the Latin American shoppers, who appreciate the firm’s colorful silver and enamel styles, and for the show, which they describe as very well organized.“The Caribbean loves all of our color and floral- and fauna-style pieces,” says Belle Étoile executive vice president Carolyn Thamkul. “JIS is actually our number-two show after JCK Las Vegas.”Thamkul is bringing a special collection of styles with enamel colors including