Press Release

AGL, GCAL To Sponsor Charity Raffles In Las Vegas To Benefit JFC

NEW YORK, NY ― May 15, 2007 ― American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) and Gem Certification & Assurance Lab (GCAL), the Official Colored Gemstone and Diamond Laboratories of the JCK Shows, are teaming up with Jewelers For Children (JFC) to raise funds for children in need during Las Vegas market week May 29 through June 5.

AGL and GCAL, both subsidiaries of Collectors Universe, Inc., are sponsoring charity raffles to benefit JFC at all of the major Las Vegas jewelry shows. The raffles include: JCK Las Vegas Show, Booth L59 – Win a plasma screen TV. Couture, Booths 132-133 – Win a “Dream Team” store makeover. Luxury by JCK, AGL/GCAL Oasis Lounge, Venetian Hotel, Ballroom, Level 5 (May 29-31) – Win a plasma screen TV. Premiere, AGL/GCAL Oasis Lounge, Venetian Hotel, Marcello Ballroom, Level 4 (May 29-31) - Win collectible original autographed memorabilia. Prestige Promenade, AGL/GCAL Oasis Lounge at JCK Las Vegas, Sands Expo – Win collectible original autographed memorabilia.

In addition, Cap Beesley, President of AGL and Don Palmieri, President of GCAL, are donating original autographed sports and Hollywood memorabilia for drawings that will be held at JFC’s Facets of Hope Dinner on June 3 in the Bellagio Hotel.

“As a JFC board member, I am thrilled to be able to support JFC in this manner,” said Nancy Robey, Chief Marketing Officer of Collectors Universe. “Our lab presidents approached me to up their support for JFC this year, and Cap Beesley, President of AGL, and Don Palmieri, President of GCAL, stepped up to the plate and pledged matching funds for all $100 raffle tickets sold.”

Each raffle ticket comes with an adorable teddy bear sporting a shirt that proudly displays the JFC, AGL and GCAL logos.

“GCAL is proud to be associated with the great charitable works of Jewelers for Children, said Don Palmieri, President of GCAL. “And we are delighted to enlist our colleagues in this fundraising effort for the benefit of thousands of children helped annually.”

Established just eight years ago, JFC already has raised more than $23 million for programs to help children in need. JFC’s success is due to the continuing generosity of jewelry trade organizations like AGL and GCAL, jewelry and watch manufacturing companies, jewelry retail stores, individual jewelry professionals and jewelry consumers, said David L. Rocha, Executive Director of JFC.

“We are thrilled to have the support of the entire Collectors Universe family in helping JFC bring smiles to kids in need,” Mr. Rocha added.

About American Gemological Laboratories

American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) is a subsidiary of Collectors Universe, Inc., a NASDAQ Global Markets traded company (CLCT NASDAQ listed). AGL has been a pioneer as the first gemological laboratory to offer colored stone grading reports and comprehensive gemological origin reports (www.aglgemlab.com). AGL also is the Official Colored Gemstone Laboratory of the Fine Jewelry CEO Summit, JCK - Las Vegas and JCK Invitational show, and Couture 2007, as well as the official North American Laboratory of the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) and the 2007 Platinum Sponsor of the ICA World Congress in Dubai. AGL also is the Oasis Lounge sponsor of the Premiere, Prestige Promenade and Luxury by JCK shows.

About Gem Certification and Assurance Lab

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab (GCAL) is a subsidiary of Collectors Universe, Inc., a NASDAQ Global Markets traded company (CLCT NASDAQ listed). GCAL provides guaranteed diamond certification with bundled services including Gemprint and direct light performance analysis as well as SourceVeritas and Ideal Cut certificates (www.gemfacts.com). GCAL is the Official Diamond Laboratory of the International Colored Gemstone Association for North America, Fine Jewelry CEO Summit, JCK – Las Vegas, JCK Invitational show, Couture 2007, and the JA New York Shows. GCAL also is the Oasis Lounge sponsor of the Premiere, Prestige Promenade and Luxury by JCK shows.

About Jewelers for Children

Jewelers for Children was founded in 1999 by the U.S. jewelry industry with the mission of helping children in need. Since its inception, JFC has donated over $23 million to programs benefiting children whose lives have been affected by illness, abuse or neglect through charity partners St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and the National CASA Association. JFC also provides support to Make-A-Wish Foundational International and in 2006, provided support to the Association of Hole in the Wall Camps, the Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation and the Jason Program (www.jewelersforchildren.org).

Contacts

Cap Beesley
AGL
agl@aglgemlab.com
TEL: 212-704-0727

Don Palmieri
dap@gemfacts.com
212-869-8985

Nancy Robey
nrobey@collectors.com
TEL: 646-871-4035