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New York, NY--Below is a personal letter from Martin Rapaport regarding the Rapaport International Diamond Conference.

Dear Friends,

I am writing to invite you to this year's
Rapaport International Diamond Conference
on September 12, 2011 at the Times Center in New York.

The U.S. market is changing and challenging.
This conference will provide strategic insights that will improve your business.
Don't miss this opportunity to rethink and refresh your goals and opportunities.

Admission is free and open to all.
Online registration is available at www.diamonds.net/idc.

 The morning session, "The Market for Luxury Jewelry" features powerful speakers and innovative ideas:

• Lisa Hubbard, Chairman of Sotheby’s America, and Gary Schuler, Senior Specialist, address the emerging international market for large diamonds, gemstones and jewelry.
• Pam Danziger, founder of Unity Marketing, presents changing consumer values and new marketing strategies.
• A panel on the latest and upcoming design trends featuring Michael O'Connor, Janet Goldman, Nina Runsdorf, Laura Aman, Kerri Halpern, with moderator Amber Michelle, Editor-in-Chief of the Rapaport Magazine.

The afternoon session, "Diamonds and Social Responsibility – Real Solutions to Real Problems" will address some of the most pressing issues facing our industry:

• Brad Brooks-Rubin of the U.S. State Department on the artisanal mining sector.
• The Responsible Jewelry Council (RJC) on industry-wide ethical standards.
• Martin Rapaport on ethical certification.

 Looking forward to seeing you,

Martin Rapaport
Chairman
RAPAPORT
Email: martin@diamonds.net
Web:  www.rapaport.com