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JA New York Show WinterJanuary 21-23, 2007

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WHAT:WHAT:

The JA New York Show is one of the leading trade events in theThe JA New York Show is one of the leading trade events in thejewelry industry for fine jewelry designers and manufacturers. Thejewelry industry for fine jewelry designers and manufacturers. Theshow is sponsored by Jewelers of America, the national tradeshow is sponsored by Jewelers of America, the national tradeassociation with more than 10,000 members nationally. association with more than 10,000 members nationally.

The winter JA New York Show is the first Jewelry industry show of theThe winter JA New York Show is the first Jewelry industry show of theyear and the only U.S. industry show on the East Coast during thisyear and the only U.S. industry show on the East Coast during thisimportant retail buying season. The winter event is a three-day show.important retail buying season. The winter event is a three-day show.

Jewelers of America, produces a comprehensive educational program at theJewelers of America, produces a comprehensive educational program at theshow that is comprised of cutting-edge topics and leading industry leaders. Theshow that is comprised of cutting-edge topics and leading industry leaders. TheJA New York Shows are the only industry shows’ that have programsJA New York Shows are the only industry shows’ that have programsdeveloped by Jewelers of America.developed by Jewelers of America.

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WHEN: Sunday, January 21 through Tuesday, January 23, 2007

WHERE:Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, New York

WHO ATTENDS:The Shows audience is comprised of those employed in the jewelry trade. All attendees are carefully screened for proper qualifications to assure the buyers who attend the JA New York Shows meet the necessary requirements. The categories represented are: Independent Jewelry Retailer, Jewelry Chain, Catalog Showroom, Department Store, Jewelry Wholesaler/Distributor, Mass Merchandiser, Military Exchange Office, TV/Other Direct Marketer, Jewelry Repair Shop, Appraiser, Pawn Shop, Online Jeweler.

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WHY EXHIBIT:

Sell. Network. Meet. Over 9,000 buyers attend the Winter show 53% of the audience have annual volume in jewelry sales in the

$500,000 to $3 million range 62% of all jewelry sales and stores are located east of the Mississippi.

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held in New York City, JA New York benefits from its proximity to this

region concentrated jewelry stores in the U.S. 83% of retailers said they purchased from new vendors A large majority of attendees do not attend any other trade show Gain insight and instant feedback by testing new product lines Take advantage of the safe environment to show your entire collection Over 100 years of proven success

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JA New York Show SummerJuly 30 – August 2, 2007

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WHAT:

The JA New York Show is one of the leading trade events in the jewelry industry for fine jewelry designers and manufacturers. The show is sponsored by Jewelers of America, the national trade association with more than 10,000 members nationally. The summer JA New York Show is timed perfectly for retailers starting to buy for the holiday season. The summer event is a four-day show.Jewelers of America, produces a comprehensive educational program at the show that is comprised of cutting-edge topics and leading industry leaders. The JA New York Shows are the only industry shows’ that have programs developed by Jewelers of America.

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WHEN: Sunday, July 30 through Wednesday, August 2, 2006

WHERE:Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, New York

WHO ATTENDS:The Shows audience is comprised of those employed in the jewelry trade. All attendees are carefully screened for proper qualifications to assure the buyers who attend the JA New York Shows meet the necessary requirements. The categories represented are: Independent Jewelry Retailer, Jewelry Chain, Catalog Showroom, Department Store, Jewelry Wholesaler/Distributor, Mass Merchandiser, Military Exchange Office, TV/Other Direct Marketer, Jewelry Repair Shop, Appraiser, Pawn Shop, Online Jeweler.

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WHY EXHIBIT:

Sell. Network. Meet. Over 13,000 buyers attend the Summer show 53% of the audience have annual volume in jewelry sales in the

$500,000 to $3 million range 62% of all jewelry sales and stores are located east of the Mississippi. Being held

in New York City, JA New York benefits from its proximity to this region

concentrated jewelry stores in the U.S. 83% of retailers said they purchased from new vendors JA New York Summer is the only place where Couture Designers exhibit

collectively as a group outside Las Vegas Couture/Signature Salons, drawing Elite

retail jewelers to the Show. A large majority of attendees do not attend any other trade show Gain insight and instant feedback by testing new product lines Take advantage of the safe environment to show your entire collection Over 100 years of proven success

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JANY Special Delivery ShowOctober 29-31, 2006

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WHAT:WHAT:

The JANY Special Delivery Show is held in the The JANY Special Delivery Show is held in the right placeright place and at the and at the right timeright time to allow retail jewelers one last chance to complete their to allow retail jewelers one last chance to complete their holiday buyingholiday buying with with “cash & carry”“cash & carry” convenience. The show is a three-day event. Jewelers of convenience. The show is a three-day event. Jewelers of America, produces a one-day educational program at the show that is focused America, produces a one-day educational program at the show that is focused on “Just In Time” for the holiday topics presented by key industry leaders. on “Just In Time” for the holiday topics presented by key industry leaders.

The JA New York Shows are the only industry shows’ that have programs The JA New York Shows are the only industry shows’ that have programs developed by Jewelers of America. The show is sponsored by Jewelers of developed by Jewelers of America. The show is sponsored by Jewelers of America, the national trade association with more than 10,000 members America, the national trade association with more than 10,000 members nationally. nationally.

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WHEN: Sunday, October 29 through Tuesday, October 31, 2006

WHERE:Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, New York

WHO ATTENDS:The Shows audience is comprised of those employed in the jewelry trade. All attendees are carefully screened for proper qualifications to assure the buyers who attend the JA New York Shows meet the necessary requirements. The categories represented are: Independent Jewelry Retailer, Jewelry Chain, Catalog Showroom, Department Store, Jewelry Wholesaler/Distributor, Mass Merchandiser, Military Exchange Office, TV/Other Direct Marketer, Jewelry Repair Shop, Appraiser, Pawn Shop, Online Jeweler.

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WHY EXHIBIT:

Sell. Network. Meet. No Shipment Deadlines Over 4,500 buyers attend 84% of retailers said they purchased from current vendors 83% of retailers said they purchased from new vendors 77% of retailers said they plan to attend the 2006 Show 71% of retailers said they placed orders Quickly reduce the size of your current excess inventory before the year’s end Avoid shipping costs and the hassles of partial orders with simple on-site delivery Profit from exposure in the Northeast , a crucial market for your business Take advantage of the safe environment to show your entire collection

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Couture Jewellery Collection & Conference 2006

May 30 - June 2, 2006Uniting the world’s preeminent jewelry retailers, designers and

manufacturers at an industry event unlike any other ~ showcasing the newest trends and the most enduring classics

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WHAT:

The Couture Jewellery Collection & Conference is the definitive event for the most upscale fine jewelry retailers and the designers, manufacturers, watchmakers and suppliers that serve them. Like the premier fashion designers who present their new lines on the runways of Paris, Milan, London and New York, the world's elite jewelry designers gather to show their latest collections at the Couture Jewellery Collection & Conference. By-invitation-only and to the trade, the four-day event comprises a collection of the finest luxury jewelry and timepieces, as well as a marketing and networking conference satisfying the unique needs of the elite jeweler.

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WHEN:May 30th through June 2nd, 2006

WHERE:Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada – Steve Wynn’s new signature resort sets

the standards of ultimate elegance and style for which Couture is known.

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WHO:By invitation only – Approximately 1,200 owners, CEO’s, presidents and other senior decision-makers:

200 elite retail jewelry companies from the U.S. and the Caribbean as guests of

the eventApproximately 160 companies comprising the world’s finest designers and

manufacturers of fine jewelry and watchesA limited and select number of companies offering specialized marketing

services to these elite jewelers such as consumer magazines, ad/catalog agencies

and other high end suppliersMembers of the upscale fashion consumer press dedicated to bridging the gap

between fashion and fine jewelry

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New Exhibitor Accommodation:

Closed, by-invitation-only, juried, based on survey conducted with attending

retailers

Exhibitor spaces are limited and based on attrition only

Applications to be entered in survey must be received by June 1 of previous year

for survey

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June 3 - June 6th, 2006

Featuring the world’s Signature designers and manufacturers

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WHAT:A showcase of the preeminent jewelry brands during the most important show cycle in the US marketplace. Signature Salons delivers an upscale and well-designed environment featuring the most sought after jewelry designers and manufacturers and the largest concentration of targeted, qualified owners and buyers from fine jewelry retailers in the US and internationally.

WHEN:Saturday, June 3rd through Tuesday, June 6th, 2006

WHERE:Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada – Steve Wynn’s new signature resort sets the standards for the ultimate upscale and well designed environment.

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4,000 – 5,000 targeted fine jewelry retailers from the U.S., Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East: 210 Couture retailers already at the Wynn Las Vegas; and Additional retailer buyers from the broader jewelry market in Las Vegas during the Spring show cycle 260 of the most sought after jewelry and watch designers and manufacturers, critical to the success of the fine jewelry retailer: 100 exhibitors only exhibit at Signature Salons during Las Vegas market week Elite brands, including David Yurman, Chopard, Charriol, De Grisogono, John Hardy, Aaron Basha, Breitling, Stephen Webster, Doris Panos, Judith Ripka, Michael Bondanza, Elizabeth Rand, among approximately 260 other Couture designers and manufacturers; and A select number of companies offering specialized marketing services to these elite jewelers such as consumer magazines, ad/catalog agencies and others. Members of the upscale fashion consumer press dedicated to bridging the gap between fashion and fine jewelry

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New Exhibitor Accommodation:

Juried, vetted by retail Advisory Council

Based on referrals by retailers

Must sell better independent retailer customers

Based on attrition for 2007 / open for 2008

No Pavilions, but possible in future

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VNU’s Fine Jewelry CEO Summit is a landmark by-invitation-only, two-day conference designed to address the unique information needs of senior level executives of major US jewelry retailers (SuperSellers) and deliver networking opportunities for top jewelry industry manufacturers and associations – the Summit offers facilitated sessions between retailers and suppliers and results-oriented tracks addressing all crucial topics facing these retailers.

In addition to speaker sessions, “CEO Summit” offers networking opportunities, roundtable discussion groups and sponsor “boardrooms,” where high level sponsors, present their unique products / services in one-on-one meetings with targeted retail attendees, all organized via “CEO Connect,” meeting matchmaking facilitated by VNU.

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WHAT: (Continued)

In 2006 the overall conference theme of “Retailing Excellence in an Uncertain Market” was addressed through a combination of speakers, seminars, and roundtable discussion groups with National Jeweler, overseeing the content.

In 2006 “The VNU Fine Jewelry CEO Summit” exclusive by-invitation-only two-day conference was held at the historic Adolphus Hotel in Dallas and presented forward-looking information on

The Future of Retail Consumer Shopping BehaviorOnly Retail Best Practices Customer Segmentation & Marketing DiagnosticsSupply Chain Management Retail Branding & Positions

The 2007 conference track will be developed with the input of CEO Summit’s Advisory Council.

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VNU Fine Jewelry CEO Summit Sponsor Benefits:

Impact senior executives from among the top 70 jewelry retailers in U.S. – the two-day summit is the most convenient and efficient way to impact these $100 million + retailers. Meet senior executives from numerous companies under one roof during two days.

High level one-on-one meetings - The Summit’s unique high-visibility opportunities include Boardrooms, panel and roundtable discussions, networking events.

Invaluable insights into your target audience, and demonstrate your leadership position as one of only limited number of sponsors (35 – 50).

Develop strategic partnerships with the largest retailers in the industry, industry associations and guilds.

Be part of an exclusive group of top echelon of suppliers hand-selected to attend.

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When:Tuesday, February 20 Opening dinner / Conference: Wednesday February 21, Thursday, February 22, 2006

Where:Dallas, Texas

Who:The CEOs, CFOs, CMOs, CIOs and other senior level staff members of the top100 major jewelry retailers in North America (SuperSellers).

Hosted by a variety of jewelry manufacturing firms, diamond

manufacturers, and other organizations wishing to interface with these

retailers. Non-endemic sponsors would include IBM, Dell, H-P, American

Express, Visa, Master Card, Discover, and GE Credit.

Members of the trade and consumer press covering this market

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On behalf of theOn behalf of the

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