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JIC ANNUAL LUNCHEONENTICES PRESS TO COVER FINE JEWELRYCONTACT:Amanda GizziJewelry Information Center646-658-5811Amanda@JIC.orgNEW YORK––Excitement overflowed at Jewelry Information Center’s (JIC) annual editor luncheon, as the latestfine jewelry trends were unveiled to the consumer and trade press. The jewelry preview and luncheon, held atVermilion restaurant in New York City on June 18 th , brought over 60 editors, writers and stylists from some of themost influential fashion, bridal and beauty publications, including Brides, Harper’s Bazaar, Lucky, and Robb Report,among many others. The event was generously co-sponsored by Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company and WorldGold Council.JIC’s annual luncheon showcased a diverse display of jewelry from over 30 JIC members as well as an assortment ofyellow gold designs selected by World Gold Council. The jewelry items on display were selected based on theirability to entice attendees to feature fine jewelry in their publications. In addition to the jewelry displays, JewelersMutual representatives were on hand to refresh and clean the personal jewelry of attendees. After the jewelryviewing, guests were entertained by the inspirational stories from the Women of Jewelia of The Necklace.“Jewelry Information Center has always been a tremendous resource for pulling in the fashion-forward jewelry thatour readers covet,” said Ruth J. Katz, style editor from Promenade Magazine. “I look forward to the event every yearand always discover new talent and feature-worthy designs.”For more information or high-resolution images, please contact Amanda Gizzi, 646-658-5811 or Amanda@JIC.org.For over 60 years, Jewelry Information Center (JIC) has been the only industry-owned, non-profit organization that works tirelessly to keepthe entire fine jewelry in the mind of the consumer through public relations and marketing. In doing so, JIC helps increase consumer brandrecognition and create demand for fine jewelry and watches while driving traffic into retail stores. In the current economic climate, JewelryInformation Center provides great value to businesses for a minimal investment. More information about JIC and its services can be found atthe association’s website, www.JIC.org, by contacting JIC at 646-658-0240, or by emailing info@JIC.org.Jewelry Information Center, Inc.52 Vanderbilt Avenue, 19 th Floor ∙ New York, NY 10017(646) 658-0240 ∙ (800) 459-0130 ∙ (646) 658-0245info@JIC.org ∙ www.JIC.org

JIC ANNUAL LUNCHEONJewelry Information Center, Inc.52 Vanderbilt Avenue, 19 th Floor ∙ New York, NY 10017(646) 658-0240 ∙ (800) 459-0130 ∙ (646) 658-0245info@JIC.org ∙ www.JIC.org