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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 10-Q

[X]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
     ACT OF 1934

     For the Quarterly Period Ended April 29, 2006

                                       or

[_]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
     EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

     For the Transition Period from _________ to __________

                         Commission File Number: 0-25716

                            FINLAY ENTERPRISES, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                Delaware                                          13-3492802
     (State or other jurisdiction of                           (I.R.S. Employer
     incorporation or organization)                          Identification No.)

     529 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY                                 10017
(Address of principal executive offices)                          (Zip Code)

                                 (212) 808-2800
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.

                                Yes [X]    No [_]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of "accelerated
filer and large accelerated filer" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (check
one):

                Large accelerated   Accelerated   Non-accelerated
                    filer [_]        filer [X]       filer [_]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

                                Yes [_]    No [X]

As of June 2, 2006, there were 9,097,702 shares of common stock, par value $.01
per share, of the registrant outstanding.



                            FINLAY ENTERPRISES, INC.

                                    FORM 10-Q

                      QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED APRIL 29, 2006

                                      INDEX

                                                                         PAGE(S)
                                                                         -------
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
   Item 1.    Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
              Consolidated Statements of Operations for the thirteen
              weeks ended April 29, 2006 and April 30, 2005...........       2
              Consolidated Balance Sheets as of April 29, 2006 and
              January 28, 2006........................................       3
              Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders'
              Equity and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the year
              ended January 28, 2006 and the thirteen weeks ended
              April 29, 2006..........................................       4
              Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the thirteen
              weeks ended April 29, 2006 and April 30, 2005...........       5
              Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements..............       6
   Item 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
              Condition and Results of Operations.....................      22
   Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market
              Risk....................................................      38
   Item 4.    Controls and Procedures.................................      39

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
   Item 1A.   Risk Factors............................................      41
   Item 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of
              Proceeds................................................      41
   Item 6.    Exhibits................................................      41

SIGNATURES............................................................      43



PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                            FINLAY ENTERPRISES, INC.
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                 (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
                                   (UNAUDITED)



                                                                 THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
                                                               -----------------------
                                                                APRIL 29,    APRIL 30,
                                                                  2006         2005
                                                               ----------   ----------

Sales ......................................................   $  192,110   $  170,457
Cost of sales ..............................................       98,965       85,300
                                                               ----------   ----------
   Gross margin ............................................       93,145       85,157
Selling, general and administrative expenses ...............       91,450       82,853
Depreciation and amortization ..............................        5,025        3,944
                                                               ----------   ----------
   Loss from operations ....................................       (3,330)      (1,640)
Interest expense, net ......................................        5,422        4,840
                                                               ----------   ----------
   Loss from continuing operations before income taxes .....       (8,752)      (6,480)
Benefit for income taxes ...................................       (3,456)      (2,560)
                                                               ----------   ----------
   Loss from continuing operations .........................       (5,296)      (3,920)
Discontinued operations, net of tax ........................        5,415        1,106
                                                               ----------   ----------
   Net income (loss) .......................................   $      119   $   (2,814)
                                                               ==========   ==========

Net income (loss) per share applicable to common shares -
   Basic and Diluted:
   Loss from continuing operations .........................   $    (0.59)  $    (0.44)
                                                               ==========   ==========
   Discontinued operations, net of tax .....................   $     0.60   $     0.13
                                                               ==========   ==========
   Net income (loss) .......................................   $     0.01   $    (0.31)
                                                               ==========   ==========

Weighted average shares outstanding -
   Basic and Diluted .......................................    8,983,032    8,977,355
                                                               ==========   ==========


   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
                                   statements.


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                            FINLAY ENTERPRISES, INC.
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                 (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
                                   (UNAUDITED)



                                                               APRIL 29,   JANUARY 28,
                                                                  2006         2006
                                                               ---------   -----------

                           ASSETS
Current assets:
   Cash and cash equivalents ...............................   $  3,221     $ 28,191
   Accounts receivable .....................................     51,910       39,034
   Other receivables .......................................     49,350       43,203
   Merchandise inventories .................................    341,147      331,757
   Prepaid expenses and other ..............................      4,166        4,232
                                                               --------     --------
      Total current assets .................................    449,794      446,417
                                                               --------     --------
Fixed assets:
   Building, equipment, fixtures and leasehold
      improvements .........................................    113,360      116,267
   Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization ........     56,361       55,903
                                                               --------     --------
      Fixed assets, net ....................................     56,999       60,364
Deferred charges and other assets, net .....................     13,676       14,701
                                                               --------     --------
      Total assets .........................................   $520,469     $521,482
                                                               ========     ========

            LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
   Short-term borrowings ...................................   $ 33,871     $     --
   Accounts payable - trade ................................     83,430      111,452
   Accrued liabilities:
      Accrued salaries and benefits ........................     16,651       17,139
      Accrued miscellaneous taxes ..........................      6,331        7,869
      Accrued interest .....................................      7,281        3,031
      Deferred income ......................................      5,877        7,543
      Deferred income taxes ................................     12,271       12,426
      Other ................................................     12,236       13,831
   Income taxes payable ....................................     15,145       20,770
                                                               --------     --------
      Total current liabilities ............................    193,093      194,061
Long-term debt .............................................    200,000      200,000
Deferred income taxes ......................................      9,436       10,171
Other non-current liabilities ..............................        950          965
                                                               --------     --------
      Total liabilities ....................................    403,479      405,197
                                                               --------     --------
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
Stockholders' equity:
   Common Stock, par value $.01 per share; authorized
      25,000,000 shares; issued 11,292,521 and 11,214,614
      shares, at April 29, 2006 and January 28, 2006,
      respectively .........................................        113          112
   Additional paid-in capital ..............................     91,940       92,505
   Retained earnings .......................................     52,415       52,296
   Unamortized restricted stock compensation ...............         --       (1,593)
   Accumulated other comprehensive income ..................         --          364
   Less treasury stock of 2,216,294 and 2,207,904 shares,
      at April 29, 2006 and January 28, 2006,
      respectively, at cost ................................    (27,478)     (27,399)
                                                               --------     --------
      Total stockholders' equity ...........................    116,990      116,285
                                                               --------     --------
      Total liabilities and stockholders' equity ...........   $520,469     $521,482
                                                               ========     ========


   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
                                   statements.


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                            FINLAY ENTERPRISES, INC.
           CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                         AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
                        (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
                                   (UNAUDITED)



                                                                             ACCUMULATED
                                                                                OTHER
                                                                            COMPREHENSIVE
                                                                               INCOME /
                                                                               (LOSS)/
                                     COMMON STOCK                            UNAMORTIZED
                                  ------------------  ADDITIONAL              RESTRICTED                 TOTAL
                                    NUMBER              PAID-IN   RETAINED      STOCK      TREASURY  STOCKHOLDERS'  COMPREHENSIVE
                                   OF SHARES  AMOUNT    CAPITAL   EARNINGS   COMPENSATION    STOCK       EQUITY          LOSS
                                  ----------  ------  ----------  --------  -------------  --------  -------------  -------------

Balance, January 29, 2005.......   8,989,377   $112    $90,048    $108,032     $(1,612)    $(27,399)   $169,181
   Net loss.....................          --     --         --     (55,736)         --           --     (55,736)      $(55,736)
   Change in fair value of gold
      forward contracts, net of
      tax.......................          --     --         --          --         476           --         476            476
                                                                                                                      --------
   Comprehensive loss...........                                                                                      $(55,260)
                                                                                                                      ========
   Exercise of stock options
      and related tax benefit...      17,333     --        209          --          --           --         209
   Issuance of restricted
      stock and restricted
      stock units...............          --     --      2,248          --      (1,309)          --         939
   Amortization of
      restricted stock
      compensation and
      restricted stock units....          --     --         --          --       1,216           --       1,216
                                   ---------   ----    -------    --------     -------     --------    --------
Balance, January 28, 2006.......   9,006,710    112     92,505      52,296      (1,229)     (27,399)    116,285
   Net income...................          --     --         --         119          --           --         119       $    119
   Change in fair value of gold
      forward contracts, net of
      tax.......................          --     --         --          --        (364)          --        (364)          (364)
                                                                                                                      --------
   Comprehensive loss...........                                                                                      $   (245)
                                                                                                                      ========
   Issuance of common
      stock.....................      76,907      1         --          --          --           --           1
   Reclassification of
      unamortized restricted
      stock compensation .......          --     --     (1,593)         --       1,593           --          --
   Exercise of stock options
      and related tax
      benefit...................       1,000     --          8          --          --           --           8
   Stock options expense .......          --     --         36          --          --           --          36
   Issuance of restricted stock
      and restricted stock
      units.....................          --     --        596          --          --           --         596
   Amortization of
      restricted stock
      compensation and
      restricted stock units....          --     --        388          --          --           --         388
   Purchase of treasury stock...      (8,390)    --         --          --          --          (79)        (79)
                                   ---------   ----    -------    --------     -------     --------    --------
Balance, April 29, 2006.........   9,076,227   $113    $91,940    $ 52,415     $    --     $(27,478)   $116,990
                                   =========   ====    =======    ========     =======     ========    ========


   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
                                   statements.


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                            FINLAY ENTERPRISES, INC.
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
                                   (UNAUDITED)



                                                                        THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
                                                                       ---------------------
                                                                       APRIL 29,   APRIL 30,
                                                                          2006        2005
                                                                       ---------   ---------

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
   Net income (loss)................................................   $     119   $  (2,814)
   Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in
      operating activities:
   Depreciation and amortization....................................       5,847       4,120
   Amortization of deferred financing costs.........................         298         312
   Amortization of restricted stock compensation and restricted
      stock units...................................................         388         235
   Deferred income tax provision....................................        (890)       (685)
   Other, net.......................................................       2,815       1,141
   Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
      Increase in accounts and other receivables....................     (19,023)    (21,901)
      Increase in merchandise inventories...........................      (9,390)    (17,163)
      (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other.............          66      (2,266)
      Decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities..........     (46,004)    (46,063)
                                                                       ---------   ---------
         NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES......................     (65,774)    (85,084)
                                                                       ---------   ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
      Purchases of equipment, fixtures and leasehold improvements...      (4,779)     (2,152)
                                                                       ---------   ---------
         NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES......................      (4,779)     (2,152)
                                                                       ---------   ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
   Proceeds from revolving credit facility..........................     204,143     129,277
   Principal payments on revolving credit facility..................    (170,272)   (118,190)
   Capitalized financing costs......................................         (50)       (123)
   Purchase of treasury stock.......................................         (79)         --
   Bank overdraft...................................................      11,833      16,444
   Stock options exercised..........................................           8         146
                                                                       ---------   ---------
         NET CASH PROVIDED FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES................      45,583      27,554
                                                                       ---------   ---------
         DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS......................     (24,970)    (59,682)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD......................      28,191      64,443
                                                                       ---------   ---------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD............................   $   3,221   $   4,761
                                                                       =========   =========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
   Interest paid....................................................   $   1,000   $     599
                                                                       =========   =========
   Income taxes paid................................................   $   6,302   $   5,075
                                                                       =========   =========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH ACTIVITIES:
   Tax benefit from exercise of stock options.......................   $      --   $      63
                                                                       =========   =========
   Restricted stock units issuance costs accrued not yet paid.......   $     514   $     546
                                                                       =========   =========
   Accrual for purchases of fixed assets............................   $     562   $   1,149
                                                                       =========   =========


   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
                                   statements.


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                            FINLAY ENTERPRISES, INC.
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 - BASIS OF ACCOUNTING AND PRESENTATION

     The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Finlay
Enterprises, Inc. (the "Company," the "Registrant," "we," "us" and "our"), and
its wholly-owned subsidiary, Finlay Fine Jewelry Corporation and its
wholly-owned subsidiaries ("Finlay Jewelry"), have been prepared in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
for interim financial information. References to "Finlay" mean collectively, the
Company and Finlay Jewelry. In the opinion of management, the accompanying
unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to
present fairly our financial position as of April 29, 2006, and our results of
operations and cash flows for the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006 and April
30, 2005. Due to the seasonal nature of the business, results for interim
periods are not indicative of annual results. The unaudited consolidated
financial statements have been prepared on a basis consistent with that of the
audited consolidated financial statements as of January 28, 2006 referred to
below. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in
financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant
to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
"Commission").

     These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with
the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 28, 2006 ("Form
10-K") previously filed with the Commission.

     Refer to Note 4 and Note 5 for information regarding amendments to our
financial covenants in 2005. Additionally, refer to Note 9 for information
regarding the consolidation of host store groups and the impact on our licensed
department business. Further, refer to Note 14 for subsequent event information.

     As a result of the store closings associated with the Federated Department
Stores, Inc. ("Federated") and The May Department Stores Company ("May") merger,
the results of operations for the 62 departments closed during the thirteen
weeks ended April 29, 2006 have been segregated from those of continuing
operations, net of tax, and classified as discontinued operations for the
thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006 and April 30, 2005. Unless otherwise
indicated, the following discussion relates to our continuing operations. See
Note 13 for additional information regarding discontinued operations.

     Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31. References to
2006, 2005, 2004 and 2003 relate to the fiscal years ending February 3, 2007,
January 28, 2006, January 29, 2005 and January 31, 2004, respectively. Each of
the fiscal years includes 52 weeks except 2006, which includes 53 weeks.

NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

     CONSOLIDATION: The accompanying consolidated financial statements include
the accounts of the Company and our wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany
accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

     USE OF ESTIMATES: The preparation of financial statements in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of
revenues and expenses


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                            FINLAY ENTERPRISES, INC.
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

during the reporting period. Significant estimates include merchandise
inventories, vendor allowances, useful lives of finite-lived assets,
self-insurance reserves, income taxes and other accruals. Actual results may
differ from those estimates.

     MERCHANDISE INVENTORIES: Consolidated inventories are stated at the lower
of cost or market determined by the last-in, first-out ("LIFO") method.
Inventory is reduced for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable inventory equal
to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated market value
based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions.

     The cost to us of gold merchandise sold on consignment, which typically
varies with the price of gold, is not fixed until the merchandise is sold. We,
at times, enter into forward contracts based upon the anticipated sales of gold
product in order to hedge against the risk of gold price fluctuations. Such
contracts typically have durations ranging from one to nine months. At April 29,
2006, we had no open positions in gold forward contracts. At January 28, 2006,
we had two open positions in gold forward contracts totaling 10,000 fine troy
ounces to purchase gold for $5.1 million. The fair value of gold under such
contracts was $5.7 million at January 28, 2006.

     VENDOR ALLOWANCES: We receive allowances from our vendors through a variety
of programs and arrangements, including cooperative advertising. Vendor
allowances are recognized as a reduction of cost of sales upon the sale of
merchandise or selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") when the
purpose for which the vendor funds were intended to be used has been fulfilled.
Accordingly, a reduction in vendor allowances received would increase our cost
of sales and/or SG&A.

     Vendor allowances have been accounted for in accordance with Emerging
Issues Task Force ("EITF") Issue No. 02-16, "Accounting by a Customer (Including
a Reseller) for Cash Consideration Received from a Vendor" ("EITF 02-16"). EITF
02-16 addresses the accounting treatment for vendor allowances and provides that
cash consideration received from a vendor should be presumed to be a reduction
of the prices of the vendors' product and should therefore be shown as a
reduction in the purchase price of the merchandise. Further, these allowances
should be recognized as a reduction in cost of sales when the related product is
sold. To the extent that the cash consideration represents a reimbursement of a
specific, incremental and identifiable cost, then those vendor allowances should
be used to offset such costs.

     As of April 29, 2006 and January 28, 2006, deferred vendor allowances
totaled (i) $9.2 million and $11.1 million, respectively, for owned merchandise,
which allowances are included as an offset to merchandise inventories on the
Consolidated Balance Sheets, and (ii) $5.9 million and $7.5 million,
respectively, for merchandise received on consignment, which allowances are
included as deferred income on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

     HEDGING: Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133,
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities", as amended,
establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments,
including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for
hedging activities. Under SFAS No. 133, all derivatives, whether designated in
hedging relationships or not, are required to be recorded on the balance sheet
at fair value. SFAS No. 133 defines requirements for designation and
documentation of hedging relationships, as well as ongoing effectiveness
assessments, which must be met in order to qualify for hedge accounting. For a
derivative that does not qualify as a hedge, changes in fair value will be
recorded in earnings immediately.


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                            FINLAY ENTERPRISES, INC.
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

     We designate our derivative instruments, consisting of gold forward
contracts, as cash flow hedges. For derivative instruments designated as cash
flow hedges, the effective portion of the change in the fair value of the
derivative is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, a separate
component of stockholders' equity, and is reclassified into cost of sales when
the offsetting effects of the hedged transaction impact earnings. Changes in the
fair value of the derivative attributable to hedge ineffectiveness are recorded
in earnings immediately. At January 28, 2006, the fair value of the gold forward
contracts resulted in the recognition of an asset of $0.6 million. The amount
recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income at January 28, 2006 of $0.4
million, net of tax, was reclassified into earnings in the first quarter of
2006. At April 29, 2006, we had no open positions in gold forward contracts.

     We have documented all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged
items, as well as our risk management objectives and strategy for undertaking
various hedge transactions. We also assess, both at the hedge's inception and on
an ongoing basis, whether the derivatives that are used in our hedging
transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of hedged
items. We believe that the designated hedges will be highly effective.

     NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE: Net income (loss) per share has been computed
in accordance with SFAS No. 128, "Earnings per Share". Basic and diluted net
income (loss) per share were calculated using the weighted average number of
shares outstanding during each period, with options to purchase common stock,
par value $0.01 per share ("Common Stock"), restricted stock and restricted
stock units, included in diluted net income (loss) per share, using the treasury
stock method, to the extent that such options, restricted stock and restricted
stock units were dilutive. As we had a loss from continuing operations for the
thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006 and April 30, 2005, the stock options,
restricted stock and restricted stock units are not considered in the
calculation of diluted net income (loss) per share due to their anti-dilutive
effect. As a result, the weighted average number of shares outstanding used for
both the basic and diluted net income (loss) per share calculations was the
same. Total stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units
outstanding were 1,580,527 and 1,396,188 at April 29, 2006 and April 30, 2005,
respectively, at prices ranging from $7.05 to $24.31 per share in each period.
For the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006, 191,487 shares of restricted stock
and 327,606 restricted stock units were excluded from the computation of diluted
earnings per share. For the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2005, 135,550 shares
of restricted stock and 190,004 restricted stock units were excluded from the
computation of diluted earnings per share as they are antidilutive.

     FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: Cash, accounts receivable, short-term
borrowings, accounts payable and accrued liabilities are reflected in the
Consolidated Financial Statements at fair value due to the short-term maturity
of these instruments.

     STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION. Effective January 29, 2006, we began recording
compensation expense associated with stock options and other forms of equity
compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123R, "Share-Based Payment", as
interpreted by SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107. Prior to January 29, 2006,
we had accounted for stock options according to the provisions of Accounting
Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees", and related interpretations, under which no compensation expense was
recorded for awards granted without intrinsic value. We adopted the modified
prospective transition method provided for under SFAS No. 123R, and,
consequently, have not retroactively adjusted results from prior periods. Under
this method, compensation cost recorded for stock options during the thirteen
weeks ended April 29, 2006 includes


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                            FINLAY ENTERPRISES, INC.
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

amortization of the remaining unvested portion of the stock option awards
granted prior to January 29, 2006, based on the fair value estimated in
accordance with the original provisions of SFAS No. 123. Additionally, in
accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 123R, we reclassified the balance in
deferred compensation to additional paid-in-capital on our Consolidated Balance
Sheets as of April 29, 2006.

     Additionally, in January 2006, the Company's Compensation Committee of the
Board of Directors approved accelerating the vesting of all out-of-the-money,
unvested stock options held by employees and independent directors. An option
was considered out-of-the-money if the stated option exercise price was greater
than the closing price of our Common Stock on the day before the Compensation
Committee approved the acceleration. Unvested out-of-the-money options to
purchase approximately 35,400 shares became exercisable as a result of the
vesting acceleration. The vesting acceleration did not result in the recognition
of compensation expense for 2005.

     Stock options outstanding under our stock incentive plans have typically
been granted at prices which are equal to the market value of our stock on the
date of grant, generally vest over five years and expire no later than ten years
after the grant date. Effective January 29, 2006, we began recognizing
compensation expense ratably over the vesting period. As of April 29, 2006,
there was approximately $60,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related
to unvested options, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining
vesting period.

     During the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006, we recognized approximately
$36,000 in share-based compensation expense. No compensation expense was
recognized prior to January 29, 2006. Had compensation expense for our
share-based plans been determined consistent with SFAS No. 123R, our net loss
and net loss per share would have been reduced to the following pro forma
amounts (in thousands, except per share data):

                                                          THIRTEEN
                                                        WEEKS ENDED
                                                         APRIL 30,
                                                           2005
                                                        -----------
Reported net loss ...................................     $(2,814)
Add: Stock-based employee compensation expense
   determined under the fair value method, net of
   tax ..............................................        (224)
Deduct: Stock-based employee compensation expense
   included in reported net income (loss), net of
   tax ..............................................         190
                                                          -------
Pro forma net loss ..................................     $(2,848)
                                                          =======

BASIC AND DILUTED NET LOSS PER SHARE:
Reported net loss per share .........................     $ (0.31)
                                                          =======
Pro forma net loss per share ........................     $ (0.32)
                                                          =======

     The fair value of options granted in 2005 was estimated using the
Black-Scholes option-pricing model based on the weighted average market price at
the grant date of $13.12 and the following weighted average assumptions: risk
free interest rate of 4.20%, expected life of seven years and volatility of
59.45%. The weighted average fair value of options granted in 2005 was $4.64.

     The Black-Scholes option pricing model was developed for use in estimating
the fair value of traded options, which have no vesting restrictions and are
fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models require input of highly
subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility.


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                            FINLAY ENTERPRISES, INC.
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Because our employee stock options have characteristics significantly different
from those of traded options, and because changes in subjective input
assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, the actual value
realized at the time the options are exercised may differ from the estimated
values computed above.

     There were no options granted during the thirteen weeks ended April 29,
2006.

     The following table summarizes the changes in stock options outstanding
during the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006:



                                                     OPTIONS OUTSTANDING                               OPTIONS EXERCISABLE
                                 -------------------------------------------------------  ------------------------------------------
                                                 WTD. AVG.                   AGGREGATE                                   AGGREGATE
                                    NUMBER       REMAINING      WTD. AVG.    INTRINSIC      NUMBER        AVERAGE        INTRINSIC
                                 OUTSTANDING  CONTRACTUAL LIFE  EX. PRICE  VALUE (000'S)  EXERCISABLE  EXERCISE PRICE  VALUE (000'S)
                                 -----------  ----------------  ---------  -------------  -----------  --------------  -------------

Balance at January 28, 2006....   1,068,634         3.20          $12.11        $563       1,029,634       $12.28           $475
Granted........................          --           --              --          --              --           --             --
Exercised......................      (1,000)          --            8.25          --          (1,000)        8.25             --
Forfeited......................      (6,200)          --           13.93          --          (6,200)       13.93             --
                                  ---------         ----          ------        ----       ---------       ------           ----
Balance at April 29, 2006......   1,061,434         2.94          $12.10        $664       1,022,434       $12.29           $562
                                  =========         ====          ======        ====       =========       ======           ====


     Unvested stock options totaled 39,000 at both April 29, 2006 and January
28, 2006, with a grant date fair value of $2.40.

     The following table summarizes the changes in restricted stock outstanding
during the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006:

                                               WTD. AVG.
                                  RESTRICTED   GRANT DATE
                                     STOCK     FAIR VALUE
                                  ----------   ----------
Balance at January 28, 2006....    137,050       $15.06
Granted........................     54,437         9.19
Vested                             (32,500)       19.35
Cancelled......................         --           --
                                   -------       ------
Balance at April 29, 2006......    158,987       $12.17
                                   =======       ======

     The following table summarizes the changes in restricted stock units
outstanding during the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006:

                                                   WTD. AVG. GRANT
                                    RESTRICTED          DATE
                                  STOCK UNITS(1)     FAIR VALUE
                                  --------------   ---------------
Balance at January 28, 2006....       216,730           $15.09
Awarded                               112,488             9.75
Cancelled......................        (1,612)           14.25
                                      -------           ------
Balance at April 29, 2006......       327,606           $13.26
                                      =======           ======

----------
(1)  Refer to Note 8 for additional information regarding restricted stock
     units.


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                            FINLAY ENTERPRISES, INC.
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

     DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS. We account for closing stores as discontinued
operations when it is evident that the operations and cash flows of a store
being disposed of will be eliminated from on-going operations and that we will
not have any significant continuing involvement in its operations. In reaching
the determination as to whether the cash flows of a store will be eliminated
from ongoing operations, we consider whether it is likely that customers will
migrate to similar stores in the same geographic market and our consideration
includes an evaluation of the proximity to the disposed store.

NOTE 3 - DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

     We conduct business through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Finlay Fine
Jewelry Corporation. We are a retailer of fine jewelry products and primarily
operate licensed fine jewelry departments in department stores throughout the
United States. Due to the seasonality of the retail jewelry industry, the fourth
quarter of 2005 accounted for approximately 43% of our sales. During 2005, store
groups owned by Federated and those stores previously owned by May accounted for
72% of our sales.

     In May 2005, we completed the acquisition of Carlyle & Co. Jewelers and its
subsidiaries ("Carlyle"). Carlyle currently operates 32 specialty jewelry stores
in nine states under the Carlyle & Co., J.E. Caldwell & Co. and Park Promenade
trade names. Carlyle's results of operations are included in the accompanying
Consolidated Statements of Operations since the date of acquisition.

NOTE 4 - MERCHANDISE INVENTORIES

     Merchandise inventories consisted of the following:

                                                         APRIL 29,   JANUARY 28,
                                                            2006         2006
                                                         ---------   -----------
                                                              (IN THOUSANDS)

Jewelry goods - rings, watches and other fine
   jewelry (first-in, first-out ("FIFO")  basis)......    $362,965     $353,009
Less: Excess of FIFO cost over LIFO inventory value...      21,818       21,252
                                                          --------     --------
                                                          $341,147     $331,757
                                                          ========     ========

     In accordance with EITF 02-16, the FIFO basis of merchandise inventories
have been reduced by $9.2 million and $11.1 million at April 29, 2006 and
January 28, 2006, respectively, to reflect vendor allowances as a reduction in
the cost of merchandise.

     We determine our LIFO inventory value by utilizing internally developed
indices. The LIFO method had the effect of increasing the loss from continuing
operations before income taxes for each of the thirteen weeks ended April 29,
2006 and April 30, 2005 by $0.5 million and $0.4 million, respectively.

     Approximately $312.2 million and $328.4 million at April 29, 2006 and
January 28, 2006, respectively, of merchandise received on consignment is not
included in merchandise inventories and accounts payable-trade in the
accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

     Finlay Jewelry is party to an amended and restated gold consignment
agreement (as amended, the "Gold Consignment Agreement"), which enables Finlay
Jewelry to receive consignment merchandise by providing gold, or otherwise
making payment, to certain vendors. While the merchandise involved


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                            FINLAY ENTERPRISES, INC.
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 4 - MERCHANDISE INVENTORIES (CONTINUED)

remains consigned, title to the gold content of the merchandise transfers from
the vendors to the gold consignor.

     In July 2005, Finlay Jewelry further amended the Gold Consignment Agreement
to, among other things, extend the maturity date to October 31, 2007 (October
31, 2008 should our revolving credit agreement be extended on terms acceptable
to the gold consignor) and to establish new financial covenants (including
minimum earnings and fixed charge coverage ratio requirements and certain
maximum debt limitations). The Gold Consignment Agreement permits Finlay Jewelry
to consign up to the lesser of (i) 165,000 fine troy ounces or (ii) $50.0
million worth of gold, subject to a formula as prescribed by the Gold
Consignment Agreement. At April 29, 2006 and January 28, 2006, amounts
outstanding under the Gold Consignment Agreement totaled 76,144 and 89,103 fine
troy ounces, respectively, valued at approximately $49.0 million and $50.0
million, respectively. In the event this Agreement is terminated, Finlay Jewelry
will be required to return the gold or purchase the outstanding gold at the
prevailing gold rate in effect on that date. For financial statement purposes,
the Gold Consignment Agreement is an off-balance sheet arrangement. As such, the
consigned gold is not included in merchandise inventories on our Consolidated
Balance Sheets and, therefore, no related liability has been recorded.
Additionally, Finlay Jewelry makes cash advances to certain vendors for the cost
of the non-gold portion of the gold consignment merchandise. As of both April
29, 2006 and January 28, 2006, these advances totaled $30.6 million and are
recorded in other receivables on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

     Under the Gold Consignment Agreement, Finlay Jewelry is required to pay a
daily consignment fee on the dollar equivalent of the fine gold value of the
ounces of gold consigned thereunder. The daily consignment fee as of both April
29, 2006 and January 28, 2006 was approximately 3.0%. In addition, Finlay
Jewelry is required to pay a fee of 0.5% if the amount of gold consigned has a
value equal to or less than $12.0 million. Consignment fees for the thirteen
weeks ended April 29, 2006 and April 30, 2005, were $0.3 million and $0.2
million, respectively.

     In conjunction with the Gold Consignment Agreement, Finlay Jewelry granted
the gold consignor a first priority perfected lien on, and a security interest
in, specified gold jewelry of participating vendors approved under the Gold
Consignment Agreement as well as a lien on the proceeds and products of such
jewelry subject to the terms of an intercreditor agreement between the gold
consignor and General Electric Capital Corporation ("GECC").

     The Gold Consignment Agreement requires Finlay Jewelry to comply with
various covenants, including restrictions on the incurrence of certain
indebtedness, the creation of liens, engaging in transactions with affiliates
and limitations on the payment of dividends. In addition, the Gold Consignment
Agreement contains certain financial covenants, including minimum earnings and
fixed charge coverage ratio requirements and certain maximum debt limitations.
Although Finlay Jewelry is in compliance with its financial covenants as of
April 29, 2006, as a result of the Federated/May merger and the impact of the
merger on our future results of operations, during 2005 Finlay Jewelry amended
its financial covenants for 2006 with respect to the Gold Consignment Agreement.
We believe we will be in compliance with our amended financial covenants in
2006. Because compliance is based, in part, on management's estimates and actual
results can differ from those estimates, there can be no assurance that we will
be in compliance with those covenants in the future or that our lenders will
waive or amend any of the covenants should we be in violation thereof.


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                            FINLAY ENTERPRISES, INC.
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 5 - SHORT AND LONG-TERM DEBT

     Our revolving credit agreement with GECC and certain other lenders (the
"Revolving Credit Agreement"), which matures in January 2008, provides Finlay
Jewelry with a senior secured revolving line of credit up to $225.0 million (the
"Revolving Credit Facility"). At April 29, 2006, $33.9 million was outstanding
under this facility, at which point the available borrowings were $180.2
million. The average amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Agreement
were $43.2 million and $11.8 million for the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006
and April 30, 2005, respectively. The maximum amount outstanding for the
thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006 was $67.3 million, at which point the
available borrowings were an additional $146.8 million. Amounts outstanding
under the Revolving Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate equal to, at our
option, (i) the prime rate plus a margin ranging from zero to 1.0% or (ii) the
adjusted Eurodollar rate plus a margin ranging from 1.0% to 2.0%, in each case
depending on our financial performance. The weighted average interest rate was
7.9% and 6.1% for the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006 and April 30, 2005,
respectively.

     At both April 29, 2006 and January 28, 2006, we had letters of credit
outstanding totaling $10.9 million, which guarantee various trade activities.
The contract amounts of the letters of credit approximate their fair value.

     The Revolving Credit Agreement contains customary covenants, including
limitations on, or relating to capital expenditures, liens, indebtedness,
investments, mergers, acquisitions, affiliate transactions, management
compensation and the payment of dividends and other restricted payments. The
Revolving Credit Agreement also contains various financial covenants, including
minimum earnings and fixed charge coverage ratio requirements and certain
maximum debt limitations. Although Finlay Jewelry is in compliance with its
financial covenants as of April 29, 2006, as a result of the Federated/May
merger and the impact of the merger on our future results of operations, during
2005 Finlay Jewelry amended its financial covenants for 2006 with respect to the
Revolving Credit Agreement. We believe we will be in compliance with our amended
financial covenants in 2006. Because compliance is based, in part, on
management's estimates and actual results can differ from those estimates, there
can be no assurance that we will be in compliance with those covenants in the
future or that our lenders will waive or amend any of the covenants should we be
in violation thereof.

     Finlay Jewelry's 8-3/8% Senior Notes due June 1, 2012, have an aggregate
principal amount of $200.0 million (the "Senior Notes"). Interest on the Senior
Notes is payable semi-annually on June 1 and December 1 of each year.

     The Senior Notes are unsecured senior obligations and rank equally in right
of payment with all of the existing and future unsubordinated indebtedness of
Finlay Jewelry and senior to any future indebtedness of Finlay Jewelry that is
expressly subordinated to the Senior Notes. The Senior Notes are effectively
subordinated to (a) Finlay Jewelry's secured indebtedness, including obligations
under its Revolving Credit Agreement and its Gold Consignment Agreement, to the
extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, and (b) the
indebtedness and other liabilities (including trade payables) of its
subsidiaries. Finlay Jewelry may redeem the Senior Notes, in whole or in part,
at any time on or after June 1, 2008 at specified redemption prices plus accrued
and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of the redemption. In addition, before
June 1, 2007, Finlay Jewelry may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal
amount of the Senior Notes with the net proceeds of certain equity offerings at


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                            FINLAY ENTERPRISES, INC.
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 5 - SHORT AND LONG-TERM DEBT (CONTINUED)

108.375% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued interest to the
redemption date. Upon certain change of control events, each holder of the
Senior Notes may require Finlay Jewelry to purchase all or a portion of such
holder's Senior Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount
thereof, plus accrued interest to the purchase date.

     The indenture governing the Senior Notes contains restrictions relating to,
among other things, the payment of dividends, redemptions or repurchases of
capital stock, the incurrence of additional indebtedness, the making of certain
investments, the creation of certain liens, the sale of certain assets, entering
into transactions with affiliates, engaging in mergers and consolidations and
the transfer of all or substantially all assets. Finlay Jewelry was in
compliance with all of its covenants as of and for the thirteen weeks ended
April 29, 2006. We believe we will be in compliance with our financial covenants
in 2006.

NOTE 6 - LICENSE AGREEMENTS WITH DEPARTMENT STORES AND LEASE AGREEMENTS

     We conduct the majority of our operations as licensed departments in
department stores. All of the department store licenses provide, except under
limited circumstances, that the title to certain of our fixed assets transfers
upon termination of the licenses, and that we will receive reimbursement for the
undepreciated value of such fixed assets from the host store upon such transfer.
The value of such fixed assets are recorded at the inception of the license
arrangement as well as upon department renovations, and are reflected in the
accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

     Our operating leases consist primarily of office space rentals and the
Carlyle retail store locations, which leases expire on various dates through
2016. Minimum fees in the table below, represent the rent paid on these
operating leases. The department store license agreements provide for the
payment of fees based on sales (i.e., contingent fees in the table below), plus,
in some instances, installment payments for fixed assets. Additionally, certain
of the Carlyle leases require payment of contingent rent based on a percentage
of store sales in excess of a specified threshold. License fees and lease
expense, included in SG&A are as follows (in thousands):

                      THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
                     ---------------------
                     APRIL 29,   APRIL 30,
                        2006        2005
                     ---------   ---------
                         (IN THOUSANDS)

Minimum fees......    $ 1,881     $   443
Contingent fees...     29,838      28,592
                      -------     -------
   Total..........    $31,719     $29,035
                      =======     =======

NOTE 7 - STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM AND RESTRICTED STOCK AWARDS

     As of April 29, 2006, and from inception of our stock repurchase program
which expired in September 2005, we repurchased a total of 2,207,904 shares for
$27.4 million.

     Additionally, we repurchased a total of 8,390 shares for approximately
$79,000 pursuant to our long-term incentive plan, to satisfy tax withholding
obligations related to the issuance of Common Stock to certain executives.


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     In August 2003, an executive officer of the Company was issued Common Stock
subject to restrictions ("Restricted Stock") in the amount of 50,000 shares,
pursuant to a restricted stock agreement. Fifty percent of the Restricted Stock
became fully vested on January 29, 2005, and was accounted for as


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                            FINLAY ENTERPRISES, INC.
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 7 - STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM AND RESTRICTED STOCK AWARDS (CONTINUED)

a component of stockholders' equity. Compensation expense of approximately $0.4
million has been amortized over the vesting period. The remaining 50% of the
Restricted Stock becomes fully vested on June 30, 2007 and has been accounted
for as a component of stockholders' equity. Compensation expense of
approximately $0.4 million is being amortized over the vesting period.
Amortization for each of the thirteen week periods ended April 29, 2006 and
April 30, 2005 totaled approximately $25,000.

     In October 2003, certain executives of the Company were awarded a total of
31,250 shares of Restricted Stock, pursuant to restricted stock agreements. The
Restricted Stock becomes fully vested after four years of continuous employment
with the Company and is accounted for as a component of stockholders' equity
with respect to unamortized restricted stock compensation. However, such shares
are not considered outstanding. Compensation expense of approximately $0.5
million is being amortized over four years. Amortization for each of the
thirteen week periods ended April 29, 2006 and April 30, 2005 totaled
approximately $30,000.

     In April 2004, certain executives of the Company were awarded a total of
32,500 shares of Restricted Stock, pursuant to restricted stock agreements. The
Restricted Stock became fully vested on April 30, 2006 and was accounted for as
a component of stockholders' equity with respect to unamortized restricted stock
compensation. Compensation expense of approximately $0.6 million has been
amortized over two years. Amortization for each of the thirteen week periods
ended April 29, 2006 and April 30, 2005 totaled approximately $79,000. In May
2006, 32,500 shares of Common Stock were issued to these executives.

     In April 2005, certain executives of the Company were awarded a total of
48,300 shares of Restricted Stock, pursuant to restricted stock agreements. The
Restricted Stock becomes fully vested after three years of continuous employment
with the Company and is accounted for as a component of stockholders' equity
with respect to unamortized restricted stock compensation. However, such shares
are not considered outstanding. Compensation expense of approximately $0.6
million is being amortized over three years. Amortization for the thirteen weeks
ended April 29, 2006 totaled approximately $47,000.

     Commencing in February 2005, an executive officer of the Company became
entitled to receive stock incentive compensation based on the attainment of
financial objectives established by senior management and approved by the Board
of Directors. Pursuant to his employment contract, the maximum amount of stock
incentive compensation payable in any fiscal year is equal to the number of
restricted shares of Common Stock having an aggregate value nearest to $400,000
with the actual amount to be based on whether specified financial results are
met for each fiscal year, except that for 2006, the maximum aggregate value is
$200,000. Compensation expense related to his 2005 stock incentive compensation
totaled $0.2 million and, in April 2006, 21,594 shares were issued. Compensation
expense related to the 2006 stock incentive totaled approximately $50,000 for
the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006.

     Additionally, for each fiscal year during the employment term, the
executive officer is eligible to receive Restricted Stock having an aggregate
value nearest to $500,000, subject to the terms of the employment agreement. The
Restricted Stock becomes fully vested after two years of continuous employment
with the Company and is accounted for as a component of stockholders' equity. In
February 2006, 54,437 shares were issued to the executive officer and
compensation expense is being recognized ratably over the vesting period.
Compensation expense for the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006 totaled
approximately $62,000.


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                            FINLAY ENTERPRISES, INC.
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 8 - EXECUTIVE AND DIRECTOR DEFERRED COMPENSATION AND STOCK PURCHASE PLANS

     In April 2003, the Board of Directors adopted the Executive Deferred
Compensation and Stock Purchase Plan and the Director Deferred Compensation and
Stock Purchase Plan (the "RSU Plans"), which were approved by our stockholders
on June 19, 2003. Under the RSU Plans, key executives and non-employee directors
as directed by our Compensation Committee, are eligible to acquire restricted
stock units ("RSUs"). An RSU is a unit of measurement equivalent to one share of
common stock, but with none of the attendant rights of a stockholder of a share
of common stock. Two types of RSUs are awarded under the RSU Plans: (i)
participant RSUs, where a plan participant may elect to defer, in the case of an
executive employee, a portion of his or her actual or target bonus, and in the
case of a non-employee director, his or her retainer fees and Committee
chairmanship fees, and receive RSUs in lieu thereof and (ii) matching RSUs,
where we credit a participant's plan account with one matching RSU for each
participant RSU that a participant elects to purchase. While participant RSUs
are fully vested at all times, matching RSUs are subject to vesting and
forfeiture as set forth in the RSU Plans. At the time of distribution under the
RSU Plans, RSUs are converted into actual shares of Common Stock. As of April
29, 2006, 329,218 restricted stock units have been awarded under the RSU Plans,
of which 1,612 RSUs have been forfeited. Amortization for the thirteen weeks
ended April 29, 2006 and April 30, 2005 totaled approximately $145,000 and
$103,000, respectively.

NOTE 9 - CONSOLIDATION OF HOST STORE GROUPS AND OTHER

     In February 2005, Federated and May announced that they had entered into a
merger agreement whereby Federated would acquire May. In August 2005, Federated
announced that it had completed the merger with May. In September 2005,
Federated announced its integration plans including a divisional realignment and
divestiture of certain stores. As of April 29, 2006, we operated a total of 400
departments in six of Federated's nine divisions, as follows:

Macy's South (1)       143
Macy's Midwest (2)      81
Macy's North (3)        52
Macy's Northwest (4)    38
Bloomingdale's          30
Lord & Taylor           56
                       ---
Total                  400
                       ===

----------
(1)  Primarily comprised of the former
     Rich's-Macy's/Lazarus-Macy's/Goldsmith's-Macy's division of Federated and
     certain of May's former Foley's and Hecht's stores.

(2)  Primarily comprised of the former Famous-Barr/L.S. Ayres/Jones and
     Kaufmann's divisions of May.

(3)  Primarily comprised of the former Marshall Fields's division of May.

(4)  Primarily comprised of the former Bon-Macy's division of Federated and
     certain of May's former Meier & Frank stores.

     As a result of Federated's integration plans, 62 stores have been closed
during the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006 and have been classified as
discontinued operations in accordance with SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" ("SFAS No. 144"). See Note 13 for
additional information regarding discontinued operations. Moreover, as a result
of Federated's ongoing integration plans, we will no longer operate 128
departments that will either be divested or phased into the Macy's East and
Macy's West divisions, which are Federated divisions in which we have not
historically operated the fine jewelry departments, as well as four stores that
will be closed in preparation for reopening as Bloomingdale's stores. The
transition of these departments began in May


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                            FINLAY ENTERPRISES, INC.
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 9 - CONSOLIDATION OF HOST STORE GROUPS AND OTHER (CONTINUED)

2006 and is expected to be completed by the end of July 2006. As a result, the
Fall 2006 season will be significantly impacted by the loss of business at these
locations. In 2005, we generated sales of approximately $241.0 million from
these 194 departments. In 2005, we recorded charges associated with accelerated
depreciation of fixed assets and severance totaling approximately $3.8 million
related to these departments. During the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006, we
recorded charges of approximately $2.5 million related to the accelerated
depreciation of fixed assets and severance related to our field operations. We
also recorded charges of approximately $1.6 million related to severance for our
corporate office and other costs. We intend to record additional charges
totaling approximately $1.5 million related to accelerated depreciation of fixed
assets and severance through the dates of the final store closings, estimated to
occur by July 2006.

     In November 2005, we signed a new agreement with Federated effective at the
beginning of 2006, which governs our operations in four of Macy's six divisions,
i.e. Macy's South, Macy's Midwest, Macy's North and Macy's Northwest. The
agreement is three years in length expiring January 31, 2009, and covers
approximately 314 stores. In addition to extending our agreement for three
years, all non-compete provisions from the previous May contracts that required
us to obtain May's permission before opening a new department or store within a
certain radius of a May store, were eliminated. The agreement has no impact on
the Bloomingdale's and Lord & Taylor divisions whose license agreements,
covering a total of 86 departments, currently run through January 30, 2010 and
February 3, 2007, respectively.

     In January 2006, Federated announced that it intends to divest its Lord &
Taylor division prior to the end of 2006. Further, in March 2006, Federated
announced its intention to divest an additional five underperforming Lord &
Taylor stores and to convert one store to Macy's. We cannot anticipate the
impact of the proposed transaction on our future results of operations and there
is no assurance that we will not be adversely impacted.

     Following is a summary of the activity in the accrual established for
severance charges for both our field operations and corporate office (in
thousands):

                                 SEVERANCE AND
                                  TERMINATION
                                    BENEFITS
                                 -------------
Balance at January 29, 2005...      $   168
Charges.......................        1,233
Payments......................         (143)
                                    -------
Balance at January 28, 2006...        1,258
Charges.......................        2,183
Payments......................       (1,697)
                                    -------
Balance at April 29, 2006.....      $ 1,744
                                    =======

NOTE 10 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

     From time to time, we are involved in litigation arising out of our
operations in the normal course of business. As of June 2, 2006, we are not a
party to any legal proceedings that individually or in the aggregate, are
reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect on our business, results
of operations, financial condition or cash flows. However, the results of these
matters cannot be predicted with certainty, and an unfavorable resolution of one
or more of these matters could have a material adverse effect on our
consolidated financial statements.


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                            FINLAY ENTERPRISES, INC.
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 10 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED)

     In November 2004, we entered into an employment agreement with a senior
executive. The employment agreement has a term ending on January 31, 2009,
unless earlier terminated in accordance with the provisions of the employment
agreement. The agreement provides an annual salary level of approximately $1.0
million as well as incentive compensation based on meeting specific financial
goals.

     In June 2005, we entered into employment agreements with three senior
executives of Finlay Jewelry and, in March 2006, we entered into an employment
agreement with a fourth senior executive of Finlay Jewelry. Each of the
agreements has a term of three years, unless earlier terminated in accordance
with the provisions of the employment agreements. The agreements provide for
annual salary levels totaling approximately $1.6 million, incentive compensation
based on meeting specific financial goals and a special bonus equal to 50% of
each executive's salary if, in the case of the June 2005 agreements, he or she
is employed by Finlay Jewelry on June 30, 2008, and in the case of the March
2006 agreement, if the executive is employed by Finlay Jewelry on February 28,
2009.

     In March 2006, we also entered into an agreement with another senior
executive of Finlay Jewelry who was relocated as a result of the Federated/May
merger.

     The Senior Notes, the Revolving Credit Agreement and the Gold Consignment
Agreement currently restrict the amount of annual distributions from Finlay
Jewelry to us.

     Our concentration of credit risk consists principally of accounts
receivable. Over the past three years, store groups owned by Federated
(including those stores previously owned by May) accounted for 73% of our sales.
We believe that the risk of insolvency associated with these receivables, other
than those from Federated, would not have a material adverse effect on our
financial position or results of operations.

     In 2005, approximately 31% of sales related to the Finlay departments were
generated by merchandise obtained from its five largest vendors and
approximately 10% of sales related to the Finlay departments were generated by
merchandise obtained from its largest vendor. Additionally, merchandise obtained
from Carlyle's two largest vendors generated approximately 52% of its sales
during 2005.

     We have not provided any third-party financial guarantees as of April 29,
2006 and January 28, 2006.

NOTE 11 - CARLYLE & CO. JEWELERS ACQUISITION

     In May 2005, we completed the acquisition of Carlyle. The purchase price
was approximately $29.0 million plus transaction fees of approximately $1.7
million, and was financed with additional borrowings under the Revolving Credit
Agreement. The acquisition was undertaken to complement and diversify our
existing business and provides us the opportunity to increase our presence in
the luxury jewelry market. In connection with the purchase, Carlyle's revolving
credit facility was terminated and paid in full at the closing. Since the date
of the acquisition, Carlyle's cash requirements have been, and will continue to
be, funded under Finlay's Revolving Credit Agreement. Following the acquisition,
we entered into an amended and restated credit agreement with GECC and certain
other lenders, and Finlay Jewelry entered into a consent and amendment to the
Gold Consignment Agreement. In addition, Carlyle, together with Finlay Jewelry,
entered into supplemental indentures and guarantees, to guarantee obligations of
Finlay Jewelry under the Senior Notes.


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                            FINLAY ENTERPRISES, INC.
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 11 - CARLYLE & CO. JEWELERS ACQUISITION (CONTINUED)

     The Carlyle acquisition has been accounted for as a purchase, and,
accordingly, the operating results of Carlyle have been included in our
consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition. The following
table summarizes the fair values of the assets and liabilities at the date of
acquisition (dollars in thousands):

Cash............................   $ 1,695
Merchandise inventories.........    55,157
Prepaid expenses and other
   current assets...............     2,308
Property and equipment..........     1,751
Other assets....................     7,284
Liabilities assumed.............    37,710
                                   -------
Net assets acquired.............   $30,485
                                   =======

     The following consolidated pro forma information presents our sales, net
loss and net loss per share as if the Carlyle acquisition had taken place at the
beginning of 2005 (in thousands):

                                               THIRTEEN
                                             WEEKS ENDED
                                              APRIL 30,
                                                 2005
                                             -----------
Sales ....................................    $188,090
Loss from continuing operations...........      (6,299)
Net loss..................................      (2,735)
Basic and diluted net loss per share......    $  (0.30)

NOTE 12 - SEGMENT INFORMATION

     Prior to the acquisition of Carlyle in May 2005, we operated in a single
reportable segment, the operation of department store based fine jewelry
departments, in accordance with SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information". Since the acquisition of Carlyle, we now
have two operating segments - department store based fine jewelry departments
and stand-alone jewelry stores. The accounting policies of the segments are
generally the same as those described in Note 2. There are no intercompany sales
between the segments.

     The following table provides segment level financial information for the
thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006 (dollars in thousands):

                                                  THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
                                                     APRIL 29, 2006
                                             -----------------------------
                                              FINLAY    CARLYLE     TOTAL
                                             --------   -------   --------
Sales.....................................   $174,563   $17,547   $192,110
Depreciation and amortization.............      4,878       147      5,025
Income (loss) from operations.............     (3,620)      290     (3,330)
Total assets..............................    453,469    67,000    520,469
Capital expenditures......................      4,488       291      4,779


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                            FINLAY ENTERPRISES, INC.
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 12 - SEGMENT INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

     Additionally, our sales mix by merchandise category was as follows for the
thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006 and April 30, 2005 (dollars in thousands):

                                       THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
                      -----------------------------------------------------
                                APRIL 29, 2006              APRIL 30, 2005
                      ----------------------------------   ----------------
                           FINLAY            CARLYLE            FINLAY
                      ----------------   ---------------   ----------------
                                  % OF              % OF               % OF
                        SALES    SALES    SALES    SALES     SALES    SALES
                      --------   -----   -------   -----   --------   -----
Diamonds...........   $ 46,491    26.6%  $ 4,785    27.3%  $ 45,484    26.7%
Gold...............     32,636    18.7       185     1.1     33,579    19.7
Gemstones..........     38,368    22.0     1,324     7.5     35,859    21.0
Watches............     22,266    12.8     6,519    37.2     20,967    12.3
Designer...........     11,238     6.4     2,771    15.8     12,667     7.4
Other (1)..........     23,564    13.5     1,963    11.1     21,901    12.9
                      --------   -----   -------   -----   --------   -----
Total Sales........   $174,563   100.0%  $17,547   100.0%  $170,457   100.0%
                      ========   =====   =======   =====   ========   =====

----------
(1)  Includes special promotional items, remounts, estate jewelry, pearls,
     beads, cubic zirconia, sterling silver and men's jewelry, as well as repair
     services and accommodation sales to our employees.

NOTE 13 - DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

     As a result of the store closings associated with the Federated/May merger,
the results of operations of the 62 departments closed during the thirteen weeks
ended April 29, 2006 have been segregated from those of continuing operations,
net of tax, and classified as discontinued operations for the thirteen weeks
ended April 29, 2006 and April 30, 2005. All 62 of the departments closed,
operated in our department store based fine jewelry departments segment.

     A summary of the statement of operations information relating to the
discontinued operations is as follows (in thousands):

                                                 THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
                                                ---------------------
                                                APRIL 29,   APRIL 30,
                                                   2006        2005
                                                ---------   ---------
Sales........................................    $43,104     $15,272
Income before income taxes (1) (2)...........      8,950       1,828
Discontinued operations, net of tax (3)......      5,415       1,106

----------
(1)  Includes an allocation of $126,000 and $35,000 of interest expense related
     to the Revolving Credit Agreement for the thirteen weeks ended April 29,
     2006 and April 30, 2005, respectively.

(2)  The results of operations of the closed departments excludes allocations of
     general and administrative expenses (including $1.6 million for central
     office severance and other costs) and interest expense related to the
     Senior Notes.

(3)  Included in discontinued operations, net of tax, for the thirteen weeks
     ended April 29, 2006 are charges totaling $0.3 million associated with
     accelerated depreciation of fixed assets and severance.


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                            FINLAY ENTERPRISES, INC.
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 13 - DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

     The net assets of the closed departments are as follows (in thousands):

                                  APRIL 29,   JANUARY 28,
                                     2006         2006
                                  ---------   -----------
Accounts receivable............     $5,871      $10,382
Merchandise inventories........        632       16,319
                                    ------      -------
Total current assets...........      6,503       26,701
Fixed assets, net..............         --          630
                                    ------      -------
   Total assets................     $6,503      $27,331
                                    ======      =======
Current liabilities............     $1,426      $ 1,741
                                    ------      -------
   Net assets..................     $5,077      $25,590
                                    ======      =======

NOTE 14 - SUBSEQUENT EVENT

     On May 31, 2006, the Company announced that Belk, Inc. ("Belk's") will not
renew Finlay Jewelry's license agreement due to Belk's acquisition of a
privately-held company that currently licenses fine jewelry departments in 36
Belk's stores. The termination of the license agreement, which expires on
January 31, 2007, will result in the closure of 75 Finlay departments. In 2005,
we generated sales of approximately $43.5 million from the Belk's departments.


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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
        OF OPERATIONS

     The following Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations ("MD&A") is provided as a supplement to the
accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in
Item 1 of this report. This MD&A is organized as follows:

     o    EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW - This section provides a general description of
          our business and a brief discussion of the opportunities, risks and
          uncertainties that we focus on in the operation of our business.

     o    RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - This section provides an analysis of the
          significant line items on the consolidated statements of operations.

     o    LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES - This section provides an analysis of
          liquidity, cash flows, sources and uses of cash, contractual
          obligations and financial position.

     o    SEASONALITY - This section describes the effects of seasonality on our
          business.

     o    CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES - This section discusses
          those accounting policies that are considered important to our
          financial condition and results of operations, and require us to
          exercise subjective or complex judgments in their application. In
          addition, all of our significant accounting policies, including
          critical accounting policies, are summarized in Note 2 to the
          consolidated financial statements included in our Form 10-K.

     o    SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS - This section
          provides cautionary information about forward-looking statements and a
          description of certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
          results to differ materially from our historical results or current
          expectations or projections.

     In May 2005, we completed the acquisition of Carlyle and its subsidiaries.
The purchase price was approximately $29.0 million, plus transaction fees of
approximately $1.7 million, and was financed with additional borrowings under
the Revolving Credit Agreement. Carlyle's results of operations are included in
the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations since the date of
acquisition.

     The 62 stores that have closed during the thirteen weeks ended April 29,
2006, as a result of the Federated/May merger, have been accounted for as
discontinued operations in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of
Operations and, unless otherwise indicated, the following discussion relates to
our continuing operations. This MD&A has been updated for the purpose of
restating our financial statements for stores which have been treated as
discontinued operations through April 29, 2006.

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

OUR BUSINESS

     We are one of the leading retailers of fine jewelry in the United States
and primarily operate licensed fine jewelry departments in major department
stores where we sell a broad selection of moderately priced jewelry, with an
average sales price of approximately $213 per item. We also operate specialty
jewelry stores which sell luxury priced jewelry, with an average sales price of
approximately $1,000 per item. As of April 29, 2006, we operated a total of 957
locations, including 925 Finlay departments in 16 host store


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groups, in 46 states and the District of Columbia, as well as 32 Carlyle
specialty jewelry stores in nine states, located principally in the southeastern
United States.

     Our primary focus is to offer desirable and competitively priced products,
a breadth of merchandise assortments and to provide superior customer service.
Our ability to quickly identify emerging trends and maintain strong
relationships with vendors has enabled us to present better assortments in our
showcases. With respect to our licensed department store business, we believe
that we are an important contributor to each of our host store groups and we
continue to seek opportunities to penetrate the department store segment. By
outsourcing their fine jewelry departments to us, host store groups gain our
expertise in merchandising, selling and marketing jewelry and customer service.
Additionally, by avoiding high working capital investments typically required of
the traditional retail jewelry business, host stores improve their return on
investment and increase their profitability. As a licensee, we benefit from the
host stores' reputation, customer traffic, credit services and established
customer base. We also avoid the substantial capital investment in fixed assets
typical of a stand-alone retail format. In recent years, on average,
approximately 50% of our merchandise has been carried on consignment, which
reduces our inventory exposure to changing fashion trends. These factors have
generally led our new departments to achieve profitability within the first
twelve months of operation.

     In May 2005, we completed the acquisition of Carlyle. Carlyle currently
operates 32 specialty jewelry stores located primarily in the southeastern
United States under the Carlyle & Co., J.E. Caldwell & Co. and Park Promenade
trade names. The Carlyle stores are principally located in shopping malls and
lifestyle centers and focus on the designer and high-end jewelry markets. The
Carlyle stores offer a compelling shopping environment for the high-end luxury
consumer and focus on watches, gold, designer jewelry, diamonds and precious
gemstones, complemented by an assortment of giftware. Carlyle strives to provide
its customers with a premier shopping experience by utilizing knowledgeable,
professional and well-trained sales associates, marketing programs designed to
promote customer awareness of its merchandise assortments and extending credit
to its customers through its credit card programs which are managed by a
third-party.

     We measure ourselves against key financial measures that we believe provide
a well-balanced perspective regarding our overall financial success. Those
benchmarks are as follows, together with how they are computed:

     o    Diluted earnings per share ("EPS") (net income divided by weighted
          average shares outstanding and share equivalents included to the
          extent they are dilutive) which is an indicator of the returns
          generated for our shareholders;

     o    Comparable department sales growth computed as the percentage change
          in sales for departments open for the same months during the
          comparable periods. Comparable department sales are measured against
          our host store groups as well as other jewelry retailers;

     o    Total net sales growth (current period total net sales minus prior
          period total net sales divided by prior period total net sales equals
          percentage change) which indicates, among other things, the success of
          our selection of new store locations and the effectiveness of our
          merchandising strategies; and

     o    Operating margin rate (income from operations divided by net sales)
          which is an indicator of our success in leveraging our fixed costs and
          managing our variable costs. Key components of income from operations
          which management focuses on, include monitoring gross margin levels as
          well as continued emphasis on leveraging our SG&A.


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FIRST QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS

     Total sales were $192.1 million for the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006
compared to $170.5 million for the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2005, an
increase of 12.7%. Total sales for the first quarter of 2006 included $17.5
million of sales generated by Carlyle. Gross margin increased by $8.0 million
compared to 2005, and, as a percentage of sales, gross margin decreased by 1.5%
from 50.0% to 48.5%. Approximately 0.4% of the decrease was associated with the
addition of Carlyle as its margins are typically lower than the gross margins
related to the Finlay departments due to Carlyle's strong emphasis on the watch
category. The balance of the decrease is due primarily to markdowns in the
stores that are scheduled to close in the second quarter as a result of the
Federated/May merger, in an effort to reduce inventory levels. SG&A increased
$8.6 million and, as a percentage of sales, SG&A decreased 1.0% from 48.6% to
47.6%, primarily as a result of Carlyle's significantly lower rent structure as
a percentage of sales compared to that of Finlay's licensed department business.
Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Agreement increased by $22.8 million at
April 29, 2006 as compared to April 30, 2005, which reflects additional
borrowings to finance the acquisition of Carlyle in May 2005 and to fund
Carlyle's working capital requirements. Maximum outstanding borrowings during
the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006 were $67.3 million, at which point the
available borrowings under the Revolving Credit Agreement were an additional
$146.8 million.

OPPORTUNITIES

     We believe that current trends in jewelry retailing provide a significant
opportunity for our growth. Consumers spent approximately $59.0 billion on
jewelry (including both fine jewelry and costume jewelry) in the United States
in calendar year 2005, an increase of approximately $21.0 billion over 1995,
according to the United States Department of Commerce. In the department store
and specialty jewelry store sectors in which we operate, consumers spent an
estimated $11.4 billion on fine jewelry in calendar year 2004.

     Our management believes that demographic factors such as the maturing U.S.
population and an increase in the number of working women, have resulted in
greater disposable income, thus contributing to the growth of the fine jewelry
retailing industry. Our management also believes that jewelry consumers today
increasingly perceive fine jewelry as a fashion accessory, resulting in
purchases which augment our gift and special occasion sales.

     In November 2005, we signed a new agreement with Federated, effective at
the beginning of 2006, which governs our operations in four of Macy's six
divisions, i.e. Macy's South, Macy's Midwest, Macy's North and Macy's Northwest.
The agreement is three years in length expiring January 31, 2009, and covers
approximately 314 stores. In addition to extending our agreement for three
years, all non-compete provisions from the previous May contracts that required
us to obtain May's permission before opening a new department or store within a
certain radius of a May store, were eliminated. We believe that the elimination
of this non-compete provision provides us with significantly greater opportunity
to expand our business and continue to diversify beyond the traditional
department store sector. The agreement has no impact on the Bloomingdale's and
Lord & Taylor divisions whose license agreements, covering a total of 86
departments, currently run through January 30, 2010 and February 3, 2007,
respectively.

     An important initiative and focus of management is developing opportunities
for our growth. We consider it a high priority to identify new businesses that
offer growth, financial viability and manageability and will have a positive
impact on shareholder value, such as the acquisition of Carlyle in May 2005.


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     In 2004, we tested moissanite merchandise (moissanite is a lab-created
stone with greater brilliance and luster than a diamond) in certain departments.
This category of merchandise generated sales of approximately $11.5 million in
2005. In 2006, more than 200 of our departments will carry moissanite, which we
estimate will generate sales of approximately $15 million during 2006.

     Additional growth opportunities exist with respect to opening departments
within existing host stores that do not currently operate jewelry departments.
Such opportunities exist within Dillard's and over the past three years, we have
added 24 departments in Dillard's. During the thirteen weeks ended April 29,
2006, we opened 13 departments within Dillard's and we plan to add 21
departments during the remainder of 2006. Additionally, we plan to open ten
departments with Federated, including three Bloomingdale's stores, two stores
that will be transferred to us from Macy's East and two stores that will be
transferred to us from Macy's West. Further, we plan to open one new Carlyle
store in 2006 and project opening an additional three in 2007. Through expanding
in new Bloomingdale's departments and Carlyle stores, we will have a larger
portion of our business dedicated to the high-end luxury sector.

     We will continue to seek to identify complementary businesses to leverage
our core competencies in the jewelry industry and plan to continue to pursue the
following key initiatives to further increase sales and earnings:

     o    Increase comparable department sales;

     o    Identify and acquire new businesses which diversify our existing
          businesses and provide additional growth opportunities;

     o    Open new channels of distribution;

     o    Add new host store relationships;

     o    Add departments within existing host store groups;

     o    Add new Carlyle stores;

     o    Capitalize on developing fashion trends and emerging merchandise
          categories;

     o    Expand our most productive departments;

     o    Continue to improve operating leverage;

     o    Continue to raise customer service standards; and

     o    De-leverage the balance sheet.

RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

     The risks and challenges facing our business include:

          o    Dependence on or loss of certain host store relationships; and

          o    Host store consolidation.


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     In August 2005, Federated announced that it had completed a merger with
May. In September 2005, Federated announced its integration plans for the merger
including a divisional realignment and divestiture of certain stores. As of
April 29, 2006, we operated a total of 400 departments in six of Federated's
nine divisions, which excludes 62 departments closed during the thirteen weeks
ended April 29, 2006 and 128 departments that will either be divested or phased
into the Macy's East and Macy's West divisions, which are Federated divisions in
which we have not historically operated the fine jewelry departments, as well as
four stores that will be closed in preparation for reopening as Bloomingdale's
stores. The transition of these departments began in May 2006 and is expected to
be completed by the end of July 2006. As a result, the Fall 2006 season will be
significantly impacted by the loss of business at these locations. In 2005, we
generated sales of approximately $241.0 million from these 194 departments. In
2005, we recorded charges of approximately $3.8 million related to the
accelerated depreciation of fixed assets and severance with respect to these
departments. During the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006, we recorded charges
of $2.5 million related to the accelerated depreciation of fixed assets and
severance for our field operations. We also recorded charges of approximately
$1.6 million related to severance for our corporate office and other costs. We
intend to record charges totaling approximately $1.5 million related to the
accelerated depreciation of fixed assets and severance through the dates of the
final store closings, estimated to occur by July 2006. The results of operations
of the 62 departments closed during the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006 have
been classified as discontinued operations in accordance with SFAS No. 144.

     During 2005, approximately 72% of our sales were generated by departments
operated in store groups owned by Federated and those stores previously owned by
May. A decision by Federated or certain of our other host store groups, to
terminate our existing relationships, to assume the operation of departments
themselves, or to close a significant number of stores could have a material
adverse effect on our business and financial condition.

     In January 2006, Federated announced that it intends to divest its Lord &
Taylor division prior to the end of 2006. Further, in March 2006, Federated
announced its intention to divest an additional five underperforming Lord &
Taylor stores and to convert one store to Macy's. We cannot anticipate the
impact of the proposed transaction on our future results of operations and there
is no assurance that we will not be adversely impacted.

     On May 31, 2006, the Company announced that Belk's will not renew Finlay
Jewelry's license agreement due to Belk's acquisition of a privately-held
company that currently licenses fine jewelry departments in 36 Belk's stores.
The termination of the license agreement, which expires on January 31, 2007,
will result in the closure of 75 Finlay departments. In 2005, we generated sales
of approximately $43.5 million from the Belk's departments.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     The following table sets forth operating results as a percentage of sales
for the periods indicated. The discussion that follows should be read in
conjunction with the following table:


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                                                    THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
                                                   ---------------------
                                                   APRIL 29,   APRIL 30,
                                                      2006       2005
                                                   ---------   ---------
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Sales...........................................     100.0%     100.0%
Cost of sales...................................      51.5       50.0
                                                     -----      -----
   Gross margin.................................      48.5       50.0
Selling, general and administrative expenses....      47.6       48.6
Depreciation and amortization...................       2.6        2.4
                                                     -----      -----
Loss from operations............................      (1.7)      (1.0)
Interest expense, net...........................       2.9        2.8
                                                     -----      -----
Loss from continuing operations before
   income taxes.................................      (4.6)      (3.8)
Benefit for income taxes........................      (1.8)      (1.5)
                                                     -----      -----
Loss from continuing operations.................      (2.8)      (2.3)
Discontinued operations, net of tax.............       2.9        0.6
                                                     -----      -----
Net income (loss)...............................       0.1%      (1.7)%
                                                     =====      =====

THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED APRIL 29, 2006 COMPARED WITH THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED APRIL 30,
2005

     SALES. Sales for the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006 increased $21.7
million, or 12.7%, compared to 2005. Sales include $174.6 million in sales from
the Finlay departments for the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006, which
represented a 2.4% increase compared to the $170.5 million in sales for the
thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2005, and $17.5 million in sales generated by
Carlyle. We attribute the increase in sales related to the Finlay departments
primarily to our merchandising and marketing strategy, which includes the
following initiatives: (i) emphasizing our "Best Value" merchandising programs
which provide a targeted assortment of items at competitive prices; (ii)
focusing on holiday and event-driven promotions as well as host store marketing
programs; (iii) using our host store groups' proprietary customer lists for
targeted marketing; and (iv) positioning our departments as a "destination
location" for fine jewelry.

     During the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006, we opened 14 Finlay
departments within existing host store groups. Additionally, during the thirteen
weeks ended April 29, 2006, we closed 66 Finlay departments. The openings were
comprised of the following:

                                                 NUMBER OF
                  STORE GROUP                    LOCATIONS
----------------------------------------------   ---------
Dillard's.....................................       13
Belk's........................................        1
                                                    ---
   Total......................................       14
                                                    ===

The closings were comprised of the following:



                        NUMBER OF
     STORE GROUP        LOCATIONS                               REASON
---------------------   ---------   -------------------------------------------------------------

Federated............       62      Stores were divested as a result of the Federated/May merger.
Other................        4      Department closings within existing host store groups.
                           ---
   Total.............       66
                           ===


     Our major merchandise categories include diamonds, gold, gemstones, watches
and designer jewelry. With respect to Finlay's licensed department business,
gemstones sales increased $2.5 million, or 7.0%, in 2006 compared to 2005, due
primarily to increased consumer demand. Diamond sales increased $1.0 million, or
2.2%, in 2006 compared to 2005, due primarily to the increase in consumer demand
for diamond fashion assortments, including categories such as solitaire and
bridal jewelry, diamond stud earring assortments and three-stone jewelry.


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     GROSS MARGIN. Gross margin increased by $8.0 million in 2006 compared to
2005. As a percentage of sales, gross margin decreased by 1.5% from 50.0% to
48.5%. Approximately 0.4% of the decrease is associated with the addition of
Carlyle as its margins are typically lower than the gross margin related to the
Finlay departments due to Carlyle's strong emphasis on the watch category. The
balance of the decrease is due primarily to markdowns in the stores that are
scheduled to close in the second quarter as a result of the Federated/May
merger, in an effort to reduce inventory levels.

     SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. The components of SG&A
include payroll expense, license fees, rent expense, net advertising
expenditures and other field and administrative expenses. SG&A increased $8.6
million, or 10.4%. As a percentage of sales, SG&A decreased by 1.0% from 48.6%
to 47.6%. The components of this net decrease in SG&A are as follows:



            COMPONENT                %                                              REASON
--------------------------------   ----   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Net advertising expenditures....    0.7%  Decrease is primarily due to lower gross advertising expenditures.
License and lease fees..........    0.5   Decrease is primarily due to Carlyle's significantly lower rent structure as a percentage
                                          of sales compared to Finlay's licensed department business.
Administrative expenses.........    0.6   Decrease is primarily due to central office cost savings including staff reductions as a
                                          result of expense reduction initiatives.
Severance costs.................   (0.8)  Increase is primarily due to central office severance and other closing related expenses.
                                   ----
   Total........................    1.0%
                                   ====


     DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION. Depreciation and amortization increased by
$1.1 million primarily due to accelerated depreciation for the stores that are
scheduled to close in the second quarter as well as departments to be
transitioned to Federated as a result of the Federated/May merger. The balance
of the increase is associated with additional depreciation and amortization for
capital expenditures for the most recent twelve months, offset by the effect of
certain assets becoming fully depreciated.

     INTEREST EXPENSE, NET. Interest expense increased by $0.6 million primarily
due to an increase in average borrowings ($243.2 million for the period in 2006
compared to $235.3 million in 2005) as a result of additional borrowings to
finance the acquisition of Carlyle in May 2005 and to fund Carlyle's working
capital requirements. The weighted average interest rate was approximately 8.3%
for both the 2006 and 2005 periods.

     BENEFIT FOR INCOME TAXES. The income tax benefit for both the 2006 and 2005
periods reflects an effective tax rate of 39.5%.

     DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS. Discontinued operations includes the results of
operations of the 62 Federated stores closed during the thirteen weeks ended
April 29, 2006. Sales related to these 62 departments totaled $43.1 million for
the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006 compared to $15.3 million for the
comparable period in 2005. Gross margin, as a percentage of sales, related to
the discontinued departments decreased 5.6% from 53.0% for 2005 to 47.4% for
2006. The gross margin percentage was negatively impacted as a result of deep
markdowns in these departments in an effort to reduce inventory levels. The net
income from discontinued operations for the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006
was $5.4 million compared to net income from discontinued operations of $1.1
million during the comparable period in 2005. The net income from discontinued
operations for the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006 includes $0.6 million of
charges, net of tax, associated with the accelerated depreciation of fixed
assets and severance.

     NET INCOME (LOSS). Net income of $0.1 million for the 2006 period compares
to a net loss of $2.8 million in the prior period as a result of the factors
discussed above.


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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

     Information about our financial position as of April 29, 2006 and January
28, 2006 is presented in the following table:

                                   APRIL 29,   JANUARY 28,
                                     2006          2006
                                   ---------   -----------
                                    (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
Cash and cash equivalents.......   $  3,221    $ 28,191
Working capital.................    256,701     252,356
Long-term debt..................    200,000     200,000
Stockholders' equity............    116,990     116,285

     Our primary capital requirements are working capital for new locations and
growth of existing locations, debt service obligations and license fees to host
store groups, rent payments for the Carlyle stores, funding potential
acquisitions, and, to a lesser extent, capital expenditures for opening new
locations, renovating existing locations and information technology investments.
For 2005, capital expenditures totaled $11.9 million and for 2006 are estimated
to be approximately $12 to $14 million, including Carlyle. Although capital
expenditures are limited by the terms of the Revolving Credit Agreement, to
date, this limitation has not precluded us from satisfying our capital
expenditure requirements.

     We currently expect to fund capital expenditure requirements as well as
liquidity needs from a combination of cash, internally generated funds and
borrowings under our Revolving Credit Agreement. We believe that our internally
generated liquidity through cash flows from operations, together with access to
external capital resources, will be sufficient to satisfy existing commitments
and future plans and will provide adequate financing flexibility.

     Cash flows provided by (used in) operating, investing and financing
activities for the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006 and April 30, 2005 were
as follows:

                                                           THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
                                                          ---------------------
                                                          APRIL 29,   APRIL 30,
                                                             2006        2005
                                                          ---------   ---------
                                                          (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
Operating activities ..................................   $(65,774)   $(85,084)
Investing activities ..................................     (4,779)     (2,152)
Financing activities ..................................     45,583      27,554
                                                          --------    --------
   Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents ..........   $(24,970)   $(59,682)
                                                          =========   =========

     Our current priorities for the use of cash or borrowings, as a result of
borrowings available under the Revolving Credit Agreement, are:

     o    Investment in inventory and for working capital;

     o    Strategic acquisitions;

     o    Capital expenditures for new locations, expansions and remodeling of
          existing locations; and

     o    Investments in technology.


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OPERATING ACTIVITIES

     The primary source of our liquidity is cash flows from operating
activities. The key component of operating cash flow is merchandise sales.
Operating cash outflows include payments to vendors for inventory, services and
supplies, payments for employee payroll, license fees, rent and payments of
interest and taxes. Net cash flows used in operating activities were $65.8
million for the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006 and were impacted by the
extension of a deferred billing program with the former May groups during 2005.
Under the program, we receive settlement for certain sales over a twelve month
period, resulting in an increase in accounts and other receivables of
approximately $10.2 million over last year. Additionally, accounts payable and
accrued liabilities increased over last year as a result of the acquisition of
Carlyle. Net cash flows used in operating activities were $85.1 million for the
thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2005.

     Our principal operations involving licensed fine jewelry departments
substantially preclude customer receivables, as our license agreements typically
require host stores to remit sales proceeds for each month (without regard to
whether such sales were cash, store credit or national credit card) to us
approximately three weeks after the end of such month. However, we cannot ensure
the collection of sales proceeds from our host stores. Additionally, on average,
approximately 50% of our merchandise has been carried on consignment. Our
working capital balance was $256.7 million at April 29, 2006, an increase of
$4.3 million from January 28, 2006.

     The seasonality of our business causes working capital requirements, and
therefore, borrowings under the Revolving Credit Agreement, to reach their
highest level in the months of October, November and December in anticipation of
the year-end holiday season. Accordingly, we experience seasonal cash needs as
inventory levels peak. Additionally, substantially all of our license agreements
provide for accelerated payments during the months of November and December,
which require the host store groups to remit to us 75% of the estimated months'
sales prior to or shortly following the end of that month. These proceeds result
in a significant increase in our cash, which is used to reduce our borrowings
under the Revolving Credit Agreement. Inventory levels increased by $9.4
million, or 2.8%, as compared to January 28, 2006, and include $58.6 million of
inventory related to Carlyle. Excluding Carlyle, inventory increased by $4.7
million, or 1.7%, compared to January 28, 2006.

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

     Net cash used in investing activities, consisting of payments for capital
expenditures, was $4.8 million and $2.2 million for the thirteen weeks ended
April 29, 2006 and April 30, 2005, respectively. Capital expenditures during
each period related primarily to expenditures for opening new locations and
renovating existing locations.

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

     Proceeds from, and principal payments on, the Revolving Credit Facility
have been our primary financing activities. Net cash provided from financing
activities was $45.6 million for the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006,
consisting primarily of proceeds from, and principal payments on, the Revolving
Credit Facility. Net cash provided from financing activities was $27.6 million
for the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2005.

     Our Revolving Credit Agreement, which matures in January 2008, provides us
with a line of credit of up to $225.0 million to finance working capital needs.
Amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate
equal to, at our option, (i) the prime rate plus a margin ranging from zero to
1.0% or (ii) the adjusted Eurodollar rate plus a margin ranging from 1.0% to
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depending on our financial performance. The weighted average interest rate was
7.9% and 6.1% for the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006 and April 30, 2005,
respectively.

     In each year, we are required to reduce the outstanding revolving credit
balance and letter of credit balance under the Revolving Credit Agreement to
$50.0 million or less and $20.0 million or less, respectively, for a 30
consecutive day period (the "Balance Reduction Requirement"). Borrowings under
the Revolving Credit Agreement were $33.9 million at April 29, 2006, compared to
a zero balance at January 28, 2006 and $11.1 million at April 30, 2005. The
average amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Agreement were $43.2
million and $11.8 million for the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006 and April
30, 2005, respectively. The maximum amount outstanding for the thirteen weeks
ended April 29, 2006 was $67.3 million, at which point the available borrowings
were an additional $146.8 million. At April 29, 2006 we had letters of credit
outstanding totaling $10.9 million, which guarantee various trade activities.

     In August 2005, Federated announced that it had completed a merger with
May. In September 2005, Federated announced its integration plans for the merger
including a divisional realignment and divestiture of certain stores. As of
April 29, 2006, we operated a total of 400 departments in six of Federated's
nine divisions, which excludes 62 departments closed during the thirteen weeks
ended April 29, 2006 and 128 departments that will either be divested or phased
into the Macy's East and Macy's West divisions, which are Federated divisions in
which we have not historically operated the fine jewelry departments, as well as
four stores that will be closed in preparation for reopening as Bloomingdale's
stores. The transition of these departments began in May 2006 and is expected to
be completed by the end of July 2006. As a result, the Fall 2006 season will be
significantly impacted by the loss of business at these locations. In 2005, we
generated sales of approximately $241.0 million from these 194 departments. In
2005, we recorded charges of approximately $3.8 million related to the
accelerated depreciation of fixed assets and severance with respect to these
departments. During the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006, we recorded charges
of $2.5 million related to the accelerated depreciation of fixed assets and
severance for our field operations. We also recorded charges of approximately
$1.6 million related to severance for our corporate office and other costs. We
intend to record charges totaling approximately $1.5 million related to the
accelerated depreciation of fixed assets and severance through the dates of the
final store closings, estimated to occur by July 2006.

     In May 2005, we completed the acquisition of Carlyle. The purchase price
was approximately $29.0 million plus transaction fees of approximately $1.7
million, and was financed with additional borrowings under the Revolving Credit
Agreement. In connection with the acquisition, Carlyle's revolving credit
facility was terminated and paid in full at the closing. Since the date of the
acquisition, Carlyle's cash requirements have been, and will continue to be,
funded under Finlay's Revolving Credit Agreement. Following the acquisition, we
entered into an amended and restated credit agreement with GECC and certain
other lenders, and Finlay Jewelry entered into a consent and amendment to the
Gold Consignment Agreement. In addition, Carlyle, together with Finlay Jewelry,
entered into supplemental indentures and guarantees, to guarantee obligations of
Finlay Jewelry under the Senior Notes.

     A significant amount of our operating cash flow will be used to pay
interest with respect to the Senior Notes and amounts due under the Revolving
Credit Agreement, including payments required pursuant to the Balance Reduction
Requirement. As of April 29, 2006, our outstanding borrowings were $233.9
million, which included a $200.0 million balance under the Senior Notes and a
$33.9 million balance under the Revolving Credit Agreement, compared to $211.1
million as of April 30, 2005.

     Our agreements covering the Revolving Credit Agreement and the Senior Notes
each require that we comply with certain restrictive covenants including
financial covenants. In addition, Finlay Jewelry is a party to the Gold
Consignment Agreement, which also contains certain covenants. Although Finlay


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Jewelry is in compliance with its financial covenants as of April 29, 2006, as a
result of the Federated/May merger and the impact of the merger on our future
results of operations, during 2005 Finlay Jewelry amended its financial
covenants for 2006 with respect to the Revolving Credit Agreement and the Gold
Consignment Agreement. We expect to be in compliance with our amended covenants
in 2006. Because compliance is based, in part, on management's estimates, and
actual results can differ from those estimates, there can be no assurance that
Finlay Jewelry will be in compliance with those covenants in the future or that
our lenders will waive or amend any of the covenants should Finlay Jewelry be in
violation thereof.

     The Revolving Credit Agreement contains customary covenants, including
limitations on, or relating to, capital expenditures, liens, indebtedness,
investments, mergers, acquisitions, affiliate transactions, management
compensation and the payment of dividends and other restricted payments. The
Revolving Credit Agreement also contains various financial covenants, including
minimum earnings and fixed charge coverage ratio requirements and certain
maximum debt limitations.

     The indenture related to the Senior Notes contains restrictions relating
to, among other things, the payment of dividends, redemptions or repurchases of
capital stock, the incurrence of additional indebtedness, the making of certain
investments, the creation of certain liens, the sale of certain assets, entering
into transactions with affiliates, engaging in mergers and consolidations and
the transfer of all or substantially all assets.

     We believe that, based upon current operations, anticipated growth and
continued availability under the Revolving Credit Agreement, Finlay Jewelry
will, for the foreseeable future, be able to meet its debt service and
anticipated working capital obligations and to make distributions sufficient to
permit us to pay certain expenses as they come due. No assurances, however, can
be given that Finlay Jewelry's current level of operating results will continue
or improve or that Finlay Jewelry's income from operations will continue to be
sufficient to permit Finlay Jewelry to meet its debt service and other
obligations. Currently, Finlay Jewelry's principal financing arrangements
restrict the amount of annual distributions from Finlay Jewelry to us. The
amounts required to satisfy the aggregate of Finlay Jewelry's interest expense
totaled $1.0 million and $0.6 million for the thirteen weeks ended April 29,
2006 and April 30, 2005, respectively.

     Our long-term needs for external financing will depend on our rate of
growth, the level of internally generated funds and our ability to continue
obtaining substantial amounts of merchandise on advantageous terms, including
consignment arrangements, with our vendors. As of April 29, 2006, $312.2 million
of consignment merchandise from approximately 300 vendors was on hand as
compared to $358.9 million at April 30, 2005. For 2005, we had an average
balance of consignment merchandise of $352.5 million.

     The following table summarizes our contractual and commercial obligations
which may have an impact on future liquidity and the availability of capital
resources, as of April 29, 2006 (dollars in thousands):


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                                                                  PAYMENTS DUE BY PERIOD
                                               ------------------------------------------------------------
                                                          LESS THAN                               MORE THAN
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS                          TOTAL      1 YEAR    1 - 3 YEARS   3 - 5 YEARS    5 YEARS
--------------------------------------------   --------   ---------   -----------   -----------   ---------

Long-Term Debt Obligations:
   Senior Notes (due 2012) (1) .............   $200,000    $    --      $    --       $    --      $200,000
Interest payments on Senior Notes ..........    108,875     16,750       33,500        33,500        25,125
Operating lease obligations (2) ............     28,778      5,753       10,036         6,259         6,730
Revolving Credit Agreement (due 2008) (3) ..     33,871     33,871           --            --            --
Gold Consignment Agreement (expires 2007) ..     49,037         --       49,037            --            --
Employment agreements ......................      8,543      3,504        5,039            --            --
Contractual bonuses (4) ....................        862         --          862            --            --
Letters of credit ..........................     10,894     10,644           --           250            --
                                               --------    -------      -------       -------      --------
   Total ...................................   $440,860    $70,522      $98,474       $40,009      $231,855
                                               ========    =======      =======       =======      ========


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(1)  On June 3, 2004, Finlay Jewelry issued $200.0 million of Senior Notes due
     2012. Refer to Note 5 of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

(2)  Represents future minimum payments under noncancellable operating leases as
     of January 28, 2006.

(3)  The outstanding balance under the Revolving Credit Agreement at June 2,
     2006 was $77.5 million.

(4)  Represents a special bonus for four senior executives equal to 50% of the
     executives' salary if employed by the Company on the dates specified in the
     respective employment agreements.

     The operating leases included in the above table do not include contingent
rent based upon sales volume, which amounted to approximately $29.8 million for
the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006 or variable costs such as maintenance,
insurance and taxes. Our open purchase orders are cancelable without penalty and
are therefore not included in the above table. There were no commercial
commitments outstanding as of April 29, 2006 other than as disclosed in the
table above, nor have we provided any third-party financial guarantees as of and
for the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

     Finlay Jewelry's Gold Consignment Agreement enables Finlay Jewelry to
receive consignment merchandise by providing gold, or otherwise making payment,
to certain vendors. While the merchandise involved remains consigned, title to
the gold content of the merchandise transfers from the vendors to the gold
consignor. In July 2005, Finlay Jewelry amended the Gold Consignment Agreement
to among other things, extend the maturity date to October 31, 2007 (October 31,
2008 should our Revolving Credit Agreement be extended on terms acceptable to
the gold consignor) and to establish new financial covenants (including minimum
earnings and fixed charge coverage ratio requirements and certain maximum debt
limitations). The Gold Consignment Agreement permits Finlay Jewelry to consign
up to the lesser of (i) 165,000 fine troy ounces or (ii) $50.0 million worth of
gold, subject to a formula as prescribed by the Gold Consignment Agreement. At
April 29, 2006, amounts outstanding under the Gold Consignment Agreement totaled
76,144 fine troy ounces, valued at approximately $49.0 million. The average
amount outstanding under the Gold Consignment Agreement was $49.6 million in
2005. In the event this Agreement is terminated, Finlay Jewelry will be required
to return the gold or purchase the outstanding gold at the prevailing gold rate
in effect on that date. For financial statement purposes, the consigned gold is
not included in merchandise inventories on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and,
therefore, no related liability has been recorded.

     The Gold Consignment Agreement requires Finlay Jewelry to comply with
various covenants, including restrictions on the incurrence of certain
indebtedness, the creation of liens, engaging in transactions with affiliates
and limitations on the payment of dividends. In addition, the Gold Consignment
Agreement contains certain financial covenants, including minimum earnings and
fixed charge coverage ratio requirements and certain maximum debt limitations.
Although Finlay Jewelry is in compliance with its financial covenants as of
April 29, 2006, as a result of the Federated/May merger and the impact of the
merger on our future results of operations, during 2005 Finlay Jewelry amended
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financial covenants for 2006 with respect to the Revolving Credit Agreement and
the Gold Consignment Agreement. We expect to be in compliance with our amended
covenants in 2006.

     We have not created, and are not party to, any off-balance sheet entities
for the purpose of raising capital, incurring debt or operating our business. We
do not have any arrangements or relationships with entities that are not
consolidated into the financial statements that are reasonably likely to
materially affect our liquidity or the availability of capital resources.

OTHER ACTIVITIES AFFECTING LIQUIDITY

     In November 2004, we entered into an employment agreement with a senior
executive. The employment agreement has a term ending on January 31, 2009,
unless earlier terminated in accordance with the provisions of the employment
agreement. The agreement provides an annual salary level of approximately $1.0
million as well as incentive compensation based on meeting specific financial
goals.

     In June 2005, we entered into employment agreements with three senior
executives of Finlay Jewelry and in March 2006, we entered into an employment
agreement with a fourth senior executive of Finlay Jewelry. Each of the
agreements has a term of three years, unless earlier terminated in accordance
with the provisions of the employment agreements. The agreements provide for
annual salary levels totaling approximately $1.6 million, incentive compensation
based on meeting specific financial goals and a special bonus equal to 50% of
each executive's salary if, in the case of the June 2005 agreements, he or she
is employed by Finlay Jewelry on June 30, 2008, and in the case of the March
2006 agreement, if the executive is employed by Finlay Jewelry on February 28,
2009.

     In March 2006, we also entered into an agreement with another senior
executive of Finlay Jewelry who was relocated as a result of the Federated/May
merger.

     From time to time, we enter into forward contracts based upon the
anticipated sales of gold product in order to hedge against the risk arising
from our payment arrangements. At April 29, 2006, we had no open positions in
gold forward contracts. There can be no assurance that our hedging techniques
will be successful or that hedging transactions will not adversely affect our
results of operations or financial position. A significant change in prices of
key commodities, including gold, could adversely affect the Company's business
by reducing operating margins and impacting consumer demand if retail prices are
increased significantly.

SEASONALITY

     Our business is highly seasonal, with a significant portion of our sales
and income from operations generated during the fourth quarter of each year,
which includes the year-end holiday season. The fourth quarter of 2005 and 2004
accounted for an average of approximately 42% of our sales and approximately 97%
of our income from operations, exclusive of the goodwill impairment charge of
$77.3 million for 2005. We have typically experienced net losses in the first
three quarters of our fiscal year. During these periods, working capital
requirements have been funded by borrowings under the Revolving Credit
Agreement. Accordingly, the results for any of the first three quarters of any
given fiscal year, taken individually or in the aggregate, are not indicative of
annual results.

INFLATION

     The effect of inflation on our results of operations has not been material
in the periods discussed.


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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States requires the appropriate
application of certain accounting policies, many of which require us to make
estimates and assumptions about future events and their impact on amounts
reported in our financial statements and related notes. We believe the
application of our accounting policies, and the estimates inherently required
therein, are reasonable. These accounting policies and estimates are
periodically re-evaluated, as appropriate, and adjustments are made when facts
and circumstances dictate a change. However, since future events and their
impact cannot be determined with certainty, actual results may differ from our
estimates, and such differences could be material to the consolidated financial
statements. Historically, we have found our application of accounting policies
to be appropriate, and actual results have not differed materially from those
determined using necessary estimates. A summary of our significant accounting
policies and a description of accounting policies that we believe are most
critical may be found in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements
included in our Form 10-K for the year ended January 28, 2006.

     MERCHANDISE INVENTORIES

     We value our inventories at the lower of cost or market. The cost is
determined by the LIFO method utilizing an internally generated index. We
determine the LIFO cost on an interim basis by estimating annual inflation
trends, annual purchases and ending inventory levels for the fiscal year. Actual
annual inflation rates and inventory balances as of the end of any fiscal year
may differ from interim estimates, and, accordingly, estimates are adjusted in
the fourth quarter of each year. Factors related to inventories, such as future
consumer demand and the economy's impact on consumer discretionary spending,
inventory aging, ability to return merchandise to vendors, merchandise condition
and anticipated markdowns, are analyzed to determine estimated net realizable
values. An adjustment is recorded to reduce the LIFO cost of inventories, if
required, to their estimated net realizable values. Any significant
unanticipated changes in the factors above could have a significant impact on
the value of the inventories and our reported operating results. Adjustments to
earnings resulting from changes in historical loss trends have been
insignificant for the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006 and April 30, 2005.
Further, we do not anticipate any significant change in LIFO that would cause a
material change in our earnings.

     We estimate inventory shrinkage for the period from the last inventory date
to the end of the reporting period on a store-by-store basis. Our inventory
shortage estimate can be affected by changes in merchandise mix and changes in
actual shortage trends. The shrinkage rate from the most recent physical
inventory, in combination with historical experience, is the basis for
estimating shrinkage. As of April 29, 2006, our shrink reserve totaled $1.6
million compared to $1.8 million as of April 30, 2005. Additionally, during the
thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006 and April 30, 2005, inventory shrinkage
amounted to approximately 0.6% and 0.3% as a percentage of sales, respectively.

     VENDOR ALLOWANCES

     We receive allowances from our vendors through a variety of programs and
arrangements, including cooperative advertising. Vendor allowances are
recognized as a reduction of cost of sales upon the sale of merchandise or SG&A
when the purpose for which the vendor funds were intended to be used has been
fulfilled. Accordingly, a reduction in vendor allowances received would increase
our cost of sales and/or SG&A.

     Vendor allowances have been accounted for in accordance with EITF No.
02-16. Vendor allowances provided as a reimbursement of specific, incremental
and identifiable costs incurred to promote a vendor's products are recorded as
an SG&A reduction when the cost is incurred. All other vendor


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allowances are initially deferred with the deferred amounts recognized as a
reduction in cost of sales when the related product is sold. The amounts
recognized as a reduction in cost of sales has not differed significantly over
the past three fiscal years.

     As of April 29, 2006 and January 28, 2006, deferred vendor allowances
totaled (i) $9.2 million and $11.1 million, respectively, for owned merchandise,
which allowances are included as an offset to merchandise inventories on the
Consolidated Balance Sheets, and (ii) $5.9 million and $7.5 million,
respectively, for merchandise received on consignment, which allowances are
included as deferred income on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

     LONG-LIVED ASSETS

     The Company's judgment regarding the existence of impairment indicators is
based on market and operational performance. We assess the impairment of
long-lived assets, primarily fixed assets, whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Factors
we consider important which could trigger an impairment review include the
following:

     o    Significant changes in the manner of our use of assets or the strategy
          for our overall business;

     o    Significant negative industry or economic trends; or

     o    Store closings.

When we determine that the carrying value of long-lived assets may not be
recoverable based upon the existence of one or more of the above indicators of
impairment, we recognize an impairment loss at the time the undiscounted
estimated future net cash flows expected to be generated by an asset (or group
of assets) is less than its carrying value. We measure impairment losses as the
amount by which the asset's carrying value exceeds its fair value. To the extent
future cash flows are less than anticipated, additional impairment charges may
result. There have been no adjustments to earnings resulting from the impairment
of long-lived assets for the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006. We also review
the estimated useful lives of the assets and reduce such lives if necessary.
During the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006, we recorded charges of
approximately $1.6 million related to the accelerated depreciation of fixed
assets as a result of the store closings resulting from the Federated/May
merger.

     REVENUE RECOGNITION

     We recognize revenue upon the sale of merchandise, either owned or
consigned, to our customers, net of anticipated returns. The provision for sales
returns is based on historical evidence of our return rate. As of April 29, 2006
and April 30, 2005, our allowance for sales returns totaled $2.0 million and
$1.5 million, respectively.

     SELF-INSURANCE RESERVES

     We are self-insured for medical claims and workers' compensation claims up
to certain maximum liability amounts. Although the amounts accrued are
determined based on an analysis of historical trends of losses, settlements,
litigation costs and other factors, the amounts that we will ultimately disburse
could differ materially from the accrued amounts. Self-insurance reserves
aggregated $7.1 million at both April 29, 2006 and April 30, 2005.


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     INCOME TAXES

     In accordance with SFAS No. 109 "Accounting for Income Taxes," income taxes
must be accounted for by the asset/liability method. The income tax effects of
all revenues, expenses, gains, losses and other events that create differences
between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their amounts for financial
reporting are required to be recognized. Inherent in the measurement of these
tax effects are certain judgments and interpretations of existing tax law and
other published guidance as applied to the Company's operations. Our effective
tax rate considers management's judgment of expected tax liabilities in the
various taxing jurisdictions within which it is subject to tax. At any given
time, multiple tax years are open to audit by various taxing authorities. The
recorded amounts of income tax are subject to adjustment upon audit, changes in
interpretation and changes in judgment utilized in determining estimates.

     ACCOUNTING FOR ACQUISITIONS

     In May 2005, we completed the acquisition of Carlyle. Carlyle currently
operates 32 specialty jewelry stores, located primarily in the southeastern
United States. The acquisition of Carlyle has been accounted for under the
purchase method of accounting in accordance with SFAS No. 141, "Business
Combinations". As such, we have undertaken an analysis of the fair value of
identified tangible and intangible assets and liabilities, and determined the
excess of fair value of net assets acquired over cost. We utilized estimates to
determine the fair value of inventory and certain acquisition costs.

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

     This Form 10-Q includes forward-looking statements. All statements other
than statements of historical information provided herein are forward-looking
statements and may contain information about financial results, economic
conditions, trends and known uncertainties. You can identify these
forward-looking statements by the use of words like "strategy," "expect,"
"plan," "believe," "will," "estimate," "intend," "project," "goals," "target,"
"anticipating," "hope" and other words of similar meaning. You can also identify
them by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current
facts. The forward-looking statements contained herein are subject to certain
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performances or
achievements to differ materially from those reflected in, or implied by, the
forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include,
but are not limited to, those discussed under "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations." Important factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not
limited to:

     o    Our dependence on, or loss of, certain host store relationships,
          particularly with respect to Federated, due to the concentration of
          sales generated by such host store groups;

     o    The impact of significant store closures by our host store groups;

     o    The seasonality of the retail jewelry business;

     o    The impact of changes in the popularity of malls and our host stores
          and mall traffic levels;

     o    Our ability to identify, finance and integrate any future acquisitions
          into our existing business;

     o    Our ability to continue to obtain substantial amounts of merchandise
          on consignment;

     o    Finlay Jewelry's continuation of its Gold Consignment Agreement;


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     o    Attacks or threats of attacks by terrorists or war which may
          negatively impact the economy and/or the financial markets and reduce
          discretionary spending;

     o    The impact of fluctuations in gold and diamond prices;

     o    Competition in the retail jewelry business and fluctuations in our
          quarterly results;

     o    Our ability to collect net sales proceeds from our host stores;

     o    The availability to us of alternate sources of merchandise supply in
          the case of an abrupt loss of any significant supplier;

     o    Our ability to identify and rapidly respond to fashion trends;

     o    Our ability to increase comparable department sales, expand our
          business or increase the number of departments we operate;

     o    Our dependence on key officers;

     o    Our high degree of leverage and the availability to us of financing
          and credit on favorable terms;

     o    Our compliance with applicable contractual covenants;

     o    Changes in regulatory requirements which are applicable to our
          business;

     o    The impact of future claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary
          course of business;

     o    Low or negative growth in the economy or in the financial markets
          which reduce discretionary spending on goods perceived to be luxury
          items;

     o    The impact of any host store bankruptcy; and

     o    Trends in the general economy in the United States.

     Readers are cautioned not to unduly rely on these forward-looking
statements, which reflect management's analysis, judgment, belief or expectation
only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly revise these
forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after
the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In
addition to the disclosure contained herein, readers should carefully review any
disclosure of risks and uncertainties contained in other documents we file or
have filed from time to time with the Commission. A complete discussion of
forward-looking information and risk factors that may affect our future results,
may be found in Item 1A - Risk Factors, included in our Form 10-K for the year
ended January 28, 2006.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

     We are exposed to market risk through the interest rate on our borrowings
under the Revolving Credit Agreement, which has a variable interest rate. Based
on the average amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Agreement for
2005, a 100 basis point change in interest rates would have resulted in an
increase in interest expense of approximately $0.8 million in 2005. In seeking
to minimize the risks from interest rate fluctuations, we manage exposures
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activities. In addition, the majority of our borrowings are under fixed rate
arrangements, as described in Note 5 of Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements.

     COMMODITY RISK

     We principally address commodity risk through retail price points. Our
commodity risk exposure to diamond, gold and other merchandise categories is
market price fluctuations and we do not fully hedge our current positions. As of
April 29, 2006, there were no open gold forward contracts.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

     Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer
("CEO") and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), carried out an evaluation of the
effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act
Rule 13a-15 as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that
evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that the design and operation of these
disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that material
financial and non-financial information required to be disclosed by us in
reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act are recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Commission's
rules and forms.

     In connection with the preparation of our Form 10-K, as of January 28,
2006, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the
participation of management, including our CEO and CFO, of the effectiveness of
the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined
in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act). In performing this assessment,
management concluded that the review, monitoring and analysis of the
consolidated statements of cash flows were ineffective, which caused a material
weakness as of January 28, 2006. The material weakness related to an error that
was made in the classification of the payment of Carlyle debt assumed upon
acquisition as a component of cash flows from operating activities rather than
as a component of cash flows from financing activities on the consolidated
statements of cash flows. This misclassification was corrected and is reflected
properly in the consolidated statements of cash flows for the year ended January
28, 2006.

     We have subsequently implemented enhancements to our internal control over
financial reporting to provide reasonable assurance that errors and control
deficiencies in our consolidated statements of cash flows will not recur. These
enhancements include improving our review and oversight process relating to
internal controls over our consolidated statements of cash flows. These
enhancements began during the preparation of our Form 10-K for the year ended
January 28, 2006 and will continue on an ongoing basis in 2006.

CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

     Our management, with the participation of our CEO and CFO, also conducted
an evaluation of our internal control over financial reporting, as defined in
Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f), to determine whether any changes occurred during
the quarter ended April 29, 2006 that have materially affected, or are
reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial
reporting. Based on that evaluation, there was no such change during the quarter
ended April 29, 2006, except as noted above.

     A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide
only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control
system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact
that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be
considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all
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evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues
and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. We
conduct periodic evaluations of our controls to enhance, where necessary, our
procedures and controls. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective
control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be
detected.

     There have not been any changes, except for those noted above, in our
internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal
quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are
reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial
reporting. We excluded from our assessment any changes in internal control over
financial reporting within the Carlyle division, which was acquired on May 19,
2005, and whose financial statements reflect total assets and net sales
constituting 12.9% and 9.1%, respectively, of the related consolidated financial
statement amounts as of and for the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006. We will
include the Carlyle division in our evaluation of the design and effectiveness
of internal control over financial reporting as of February 3, 2007.


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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

     In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should
carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in
our Form 10-K for the year ended January 28, 2006, which could materially affect
our business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in our
Form 10-K are not the only risks facing our Company. Additional risks and
uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be
immaterial, also may materially adversely affect our business, financial
condition and/or operating results.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

     As of April 29, 2006, and from inception of our stock repurchase program
which expired in September 2005, we repurchased a total of 2,207,904 shares for
$27.4 million.

     Additionally, we repurchased a total of 8,390 shares for approximately
$79,000 pursuant to our long-term incentive plan, to satisfy tax withholding
obligations related to the issuance of Common Stock to certain executives.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT NO.   DESCRIPTION
-----------   -----------
      2       Not Applicable.

      3       Not Applicable.

      4       Not Applicable.

     10       Not Applicable.

     11       Statement re: Computation of earnings per share (not required
              because the relevant computation can be clearly determined from
              material contained in the financial statements).

     15       Not applicable.

     18       Not applicable.

     19       Not applicable.

     22       Not applicable.

     23       Not applicable.

     24       Not applicable.


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   31.1       Certification of principal executive officer pursuant to the
              Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Section 302.

   31.2       Certification of principal financial officer pursuant to the
              Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Section 302.

   32.1       Certification of principal executive officer pursuant to the
              Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Section 906.

   32.2       Certification of principal financial officer pursuant to the
              Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Section 906.


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                                   SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date: June 8, 2006                      FINLAY ENTERPRISES, INC.


                                        By: /s/ Bruce E. Zurlnick
                                            ------------------------------------
                                            Bruce E. Zurlnick
                                            Senior Vice President, Treasurer
                                            and Chief Financial Officer
                                            (As both a duly authorized officer
                                            of Registrant and as principal
                                            financial officer of Registrant)


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