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New York, NY (February 2, 2012)— The Silver Promotion Service (SPS) today announced that, in celebration of VERANDA magazine’s 25th year in publishing, it will launch the Silver Anniversary program at VERANDA’s kick-off gala in New York on March 14, 2012. SPS will serve as the sponsor of that evening and will participate in multiple VERANDA Silver Anniversary events throughout 2012.

Michael Barlerin, SPS Director, said, “We could not be more pleased about the opportunity to be working with VERANDA. One of our strategic objectives is to ‘brand’ any event having to do with 25 as a Silver Event. Being able to do so with such a prestigious magazine is truly a unique opportunity.”

“We are delighted to partner with Silver Promotion Service in celebration of our Silver Anniversary,” said Jennifer Levene Bruno, publisher and chief revenue officer, VERANDA. “For the luxury and design connoisseur, VERANDA is the authority on innovative sources and quality product. As a leader in the luxury category, Silver Promotion Service is the perfect partner to join us for this incredible milestone.”

The Silver Promotion Service is a marketing initiative that was introduced in 2008 by the Washington, D.C.- based Silver Institute. Its objective is to develop and implement programs designed to enhance the image of and stimulate demand for silver jewelry in major international markets.

VERANDA (www.VERANDA.com) is one of the world's most exquisitely produced luxury design magazines. Published six times a year, it is distinguished by its artful representation of architecture, interiors, gardens, entertaining and floral arrangements. The magazine showcases leading designers and taste makers and travels far and wide to bring its readers some of the most beautiful interiors of the world. VERANDA is published by Hearst Magazines, a unit of Hearst Corporation (www.hearst.com) and one of the world’s largest publishers of monthly magazines, with nearly 300 editions around the world, including 20 U.S. titles and 19 magazines in the United Kingdom, published through its wholly owned subsidiary, The National Magazine Company Limited.

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The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) announced Wednesday the following 10 members have achieved certification meeting the ethical, human rights, social and environmental standards as established by the RJC’s Member Certification System.

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Hope Belgium NV

PX Precinox SA

Twinklediam NV

Sima Diamond NV

Kuperman Brothers Diamonds Ltd

Harry Winston Diamond Corporation

Dimexon Diamonds Limited

Messika Diamonds SAS

Richold SA

Diamex Manufacturing NV

The Responsible Jewellery Council is the trading name of the Council for Responsible Jewellery Practices Ltd, First Floor, Dudley House, 34-38 Southampton Street, London, WC2E 7HF, United Kingdom. The Council for Responsible Jewellery Practices Ltd is registered in England and Wales with company number 05449042.

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New York, NY, January 30, 2012 – Swarovski, the leading designer and producer of fashion jewelry, is reaffirming its commitment to women’s heart health by continuing its partnership with The Heart Truth® campaign. Swarovski is proud to offer the 2012 Heart Truth collection and donate $100,000 to the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health to support The Heart Truth® and women’s heart health education and research. The fashion jewelry company is the fashion industry’s biggest supporter of the issue, having contributed more than $2.2 million since 2003 through various donations to the heart health movement.

As part of its collaboration, Swarovski has created a stylish jewelry collection to celebrate its support of the cause. Swarovski’s 2012 Heart Truth Collection includes a variety of heart-inspired jewelry. The collection will be available at Swarovski boutiques nationwide, through authorized retailers and on www.swarovski.com.

“Swarovski is deeply committed to raising awareness about women’s heart health because it’s a very relevant issue for our customers. We are thrilled to continue our partnership with The Heart Truth®,” said Wayne Page, Executive Vice President of Swarovski North America Limited’s Consumer Goods Business.

The Heart Truth® is a national awareness campaign for women about heart disease sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The centerpiece of The Heart Truth® is the Red Dress, which was introduced as the national symbol for women and heart disease awareness in 2002 by NHLBI. The Red Dress® reminds women of the need to protect their heart health and inspires them to take action.

In 1895, Daniel Swarovski I, a Bohemian inventor and visionary, moved to the village of Wattens, Tyrol in Austria, with his newly-invented machine for cutting and polishing crystal jewelry stones. From this beginning that revolutionized the fashion world, Swarovski has grown to be the world’s leading producer of precision-cut crystal for fashion, jewelry and more recently lighting, architecture and interiors. Today, the Swarovski group, still family-owned and run by 4th and 5th generation family members, has a global reach with some 24,800 employees, a presence in over 120 countries and a turnover in 2009 of 2.25 billion Euros. Swarovski comprises two major businesses, one producing and selling loose elements to the industry and the other creating design-driven finished products. Swarovski crystals have become an essential ingredient of international design. Since 1965 the company has also catered to the fine jewelry industry with precision-cut genuine and created gemstones. Showing the creativity that lies at the heart of the company, Swarovski’s own brand lines of accessories, jewelry and home décor items are sold through more than 1,800 retail outlets worldwide. The Swarovski Crystal Society has close to 350,000 members across the world, keen collectors of the celebrated crystal figurines. And in Wattens, Swarovski Kristallwelten, the multi-media crystal museum, was opened in 1995 as a celebration of Swarovski’s universe of innovation and inspiration. The Swarovski group also includes Tyrolit®, manufacturing grinding tools, Swareflex, for road safety reflectors and Swarovski Optik, producing precision optical instruments.