Antwerp/Idar-Oberstein Information Packet 2014

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2014

Dates

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW FOR THE UPCOMING BUYING TRIPS TO ANTWERP, DIAMOND CAPITAL OF THE WORLD AND IDAR-OBERSTEIN, WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS CAPITAL OF FINE COLORED GEMSTONES.

first trip: antwerp: october 4 - 9, idar-oberstein: october 9 - 13 HOSTED BY LIZ SCHLAUCH & JEFF HORLACHER

second trip: antwerp: october 11 - 16, idar-oberstein: october 16 - 20 HOSTED BY CONNIE & STEVE MATSEN

Become the direct diamond importer in your market and distinguish yourself from your competitors. This promotion can set YOU apart.

Enjoy luxurious accommodations at the HYLITT HOTEL located on the most prestigious avenue of Antwerp, “The Keyserlei” in the heart of the financial and diamond district.

Your rate includes a full American breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi, complimentary use of the luxury health and leisure center and all taxes.

SPECIAL RJO RATE: Executive Room: Single 113.00€ / Double134.00€ Junior Suite: Single 133.00€ / Double 154.00€ City tax of 2,00€ per person/per night applies

discover the opportunity

JOIN FELLOW MEMBERS IN EXPERIENCING, FIRST-HAND, THE REWARDS OF HANDPICKING DIAMONDS & COLORED GEMSTONES RIGHT FROM THE SOURCE.

antwerp Joining the RJO hosted buying trips to Antwerp, allows you to focus on your diamond business while we take care of your hotel arrangements, excursion options and meal reservations. When you take advantage of this outstanding opportunity, you also receive: · FREE personalized marketing support - which includes live filming at each RJO Buying Show and the production of a personalized in-store video loop · Automatic enrollment in the exclusive Worldwide Diamond Importers Program www.worldwidediamondimporters.org. · FREE “How To” Promotion Guide · First time travelers receive a $250.00 travel voucher from Schurhammer Mfg. and a $250.00 travel voucher from Rosy Blue Trading, for a total of $500.00 off your travel costs. · First time travelers also receive a FREE 19” TV/DVD player provided by Schurhammer Mfg. · Enjoy the gourmet food of Antwerp as many of the RJO vendors will host evening dinners for you while overseas

idar-oberstein As you finish your buying in Antwerp, enjoy this extended, hosted trip to the world’s most famous capital of fine-colored gemstones, Idar-Oberstein, Germany. RJO vendor, Hans-Dieter Haag has put together an all-inclusive package ($1000/person, excluding airfare) exclusively for RJO members to tour the historical sites in the area of Idar-Oberstein in the midst of 2000 years of still visible and touchable history. Explore the history, taste the best wines, enjoy an evening at Oktoberfest and new this year, the Night of the Knights dinner in a medieval castle. To end your stay in Germany, RJO attendees will enjoy a hosted dinner at the Benzel family home. Extend your knowledge of colored gemstones to educate your customers, build an exotic colored gemstone supply and enjoy all the profits this trip has to offer.

2014 SPECIAL INCENTIVE: $500 travel voucher for 2nd person attending the trip. One per store.

additional information For additional information regarding the RJO Antwerp and Idar-Oberstein Hosted Buying Trips, please contact: CONNIE MATSEN, BUYING TRIP COORDINATOR 800.247.1774 cmatsen@rjomembers.com RJO has detailed descriptions of each trip including estimated cost of travel, schedule, travel tips and a list of all our suppliers.

luxury, style, location

antwerp: hyllit hotel It feels good staying at the Hyllit Hotel...from the moment you arrive. A new trend in hospitality, the Hyllit offers a top quality infrastructure and a dedicated, professional team to ensure your stay is comfortable. The Hyllit offers the RJO guests: · · · · · ·

FREE Wi-Fi in all hotel rooms, meeting rooms and public areas FREE use of the luxury health and leisure center with large pool, fitness, Turkish bath and sauna Luxury rooms offering individual air conditioning, work desk, flat screen TV’s, laptop safe and sound proof rooms Enjoy a full American Breakfast buffet each morning Unique rooftop restaurant Gran Duca Trendy Emerald Cocktail & Wine Lounge Bar

The Hyllit, located in the heart of the diamond district also is a top location in the city of Antwerp with lots of entertainment in the immediate surroundings: · Movie theatre with 24 halls across the street · Many restaurants, bars and shops · Antwerp Zoo · Antwerp Central Station · Direct shuttle service to Brussels International Airport SPECIAL RJO RATE: Executive Room: Single 113.00€ / Double134.00€ Junior Suite: Single 133.00€ / Double 154.00€ Visit www.hyllit.com for more information.

idar-oberstein: hotel sonnenhof Situated in the beautiful village of Veitsrodt, guests can expect modern furnished rooms, indoor swimming pool, sauna, solarium and cozy restaurant featuring regional specialties.

With RJO vendor Hans Dieter-Haag as your gracious host, your all-inclusive package includes: · Pickup from Antwerp or Airport and Transfer to Germany · Hotel Accomodations and Fees · All Meals - Breakfast Buffet, Lunch and Dinner · Entrance Fees · Oktoberfest Tickets · Night of Knights Dinner at medieval castle · Tour Guides, Side Trips and Transportation · All Beverages (except room service and bar) · Hosted Dinner at Family Home While Overseas · Airport Transfer for Your Departure Hotel Sonnenhof: Hauptstr. 16a, 55758 Veitsrodt Tel. 011 49 (06781) 9339-0 / www.sonnenhof-veitsrodt.de (go to translate)

vendor support TIP: EMAILING OR FAXING YOUR SHOPPING LIST PRIOR TO YOUR TRIP WILL SAVE YOU TIME IN EACH OFFICE.

INTERJEWEL

Contact: Aju Jogani and Mehul Kothari (Antwerp) / Sanjay Kothari and Nirav Mehta (US) Sushang Exports NV Hoveinierstraat 2PB212 2018 Antwerp Belgium TEL: +011-323-2310404 (Antwerp) / 212.869.7801 FAX: 011-323-2252224 (Antwerp) / 212.869.4062 (US) GSM:+32475450404 E-mail mehul@interjewel.net (Antwerp) /sanjay@interjewel.com (US)

ROSY BLUE

Contact: Raj Mehta or Dipesh Jhaveri (Antwerp) / Kitesh Jhaveri (US) Hoveniersstraat 53, Box 127, 12th Floor 2018 AntwerpBelgium Tele: 011-32 (3) 206 16 71 011-32 (3) 206 16 71 Direct / (646) 264-3447 (US) 011-32 (3) 206 16 03 Fax / (646) 388-5668 (US) 011-32 (485) 779958 Cell phone / (917) 602-5602 (US Email: Raj.Mehta@rosyblue.com or dipesh.jhaveri@rosyblue.com (Antwerp) / kitesh.jhaveri@rosyblue.com (US) www.Rosyblue.com

SCHURHAMMER MFG. INC.

Contact: Steve Schurhammer / Charles Schurhammer / Mark Olsen E-mail: (US) smisales@wabasha.net or marklolsen@gmail.com (Antwerp) smisales@wabasha.net, spschurhammer@gmail.com or astar@pandora.be Charles Schurhammer Cell 0 475 67 0016 (from Antwerp) Cell 011 32 475 67 0016 (from US) 53 Hoveniersttraat, 3rd Floor 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium Tel 011 32 3 232 4791 Fax 011 32 3 232 1324 (from USA) Tel 32 3 232 4791 Fax 32 3 225 1324 (from Antwerp) USA Phone 1 800 547 1970 US Fax 1 651 565 3302 E-mail astar@pandora.be Antwerp Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-7:00pm Sat & Sun Appointment Only Stock/Pre-Sale Diamond Request Lists Encouraged – Fax or E-mail

HANS-DIETER HAAG e.k.

Contact: Jochen Benzel Brombacher Weg 2 55767 Sonnenberg-Winnenberg Germany Tel 011 49 6787 9718810 Fax 011 49 6787 9718815 E-mail hdhaag@t-online.de