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July 2009

InsiderNews - March 2009

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bullet Featured Article
bullet Industry News
bullet Business Intelligence Reports
bullet Buying & Selling on Polygon
 
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Calendar of Events

JCK Toronto

New show dates:
September 13-15, 2009

New show location:
The show will still take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in downtown Toronto.  However, in 2009, the show will take place in the South Building Hall D

Istanbul Jewelry Show

Show Dates:
October 9-12, 2009

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Featured Members

Signature Diamond Enterprises

Globe Diamonds Inc

Globe Diamonds Inc, is a diamond manufacturer with offices in New York, China and Israel. We currently have an account base of over 3,000 independent jewelers throughout North America. Our diamond cutting facility has been located in Israel since 1982.

We maintain a large inventory specializing in Round Brilliant, Princess, Cushion, Radiant and Emerald cuts certified By EGL. Also, 75% of our Round diamonds are Ideal Cut.

You can be sure that when you buy from Globe Diamonds you will receive prices well below the current market and the stones at your store when you need them.

Free over night shipping.

Our Shows:
SJTA
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JA NEW YORK


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#Simply put, belonging to Polygon has not only made me money with CertNet and the buying channels, but has saved me money! All the free advice and counsel given by other Polygon professionals regarding simple things like credit card rates, appraisal advise by industry's leading experts, marketing suggestions, supplier recommendations, and sales training has been invaluable to building my business.#

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Ruby and Sons Jewelers

Featured Article

How big should the shop be compared to the showroom?

 

By David Gellar

This question was recently asked of me and I’ve seen it over and over again when I visit stores.

There really are two types of “jewelers” out there:

1. Usually male, he starts out working at the bench and as business and money grows, adds showcases and buys inventory. Or might expand or move into larger quarters and adds more showcases but all the while keeping the shop area a goodly size.

2.The owner opens a store and adds a shop because they have hired a jeweler and the shop increases traffic and is a needed, viable part of the store. The shop is a must have for customer service.

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Business Intelligence Reports

In today's global market, business intelligence is vital to your company's success. Timely access to market information including price, characteristics, quantity and availability gives your company a competitive edge in a globally competitive world. These reports are just what you need to give you a strong feel for the market.
bullet Diamond Price Report pdf (PDF - 0.35Mb)
bullet Popular Diamond Report
bullet Metal Price Report
 

Industry News

Kenyan police: Arrest in Scottish geologist death

NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan police have arrested the suspected mastermind in the killing of a Scottish-born geologist, who was attacked last week by men armed with arrows, spears and machetes in an apparent dispute over mining rights.

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U.S. Q2 gold demand up 10 pct despite weak jewelry

NEW YORK, Aug 19 (Reuters) - U.S. gold demand in the second quarter rose 10 percent year-over-year as nearly doubled investment demand offset weaker jewelry buying, according to an industry report by the World Gold Council released on Wednesday...

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Diamonds Are a Cheater’s as Well as a Girl’s Best Friend

For Robert Charlton, wealthy English businessman, diamonds were a way to apologize for his infidelity. After 26 years of marriage, his wife had more than 40 glittering masterpieces. Read on for more details, but don’t let the stars get in your eyes...

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Jewelry hub won’t adorn Symphony Park soon

Plans to build a key world jewelry industry hub in downtown’s Symphony Park will take years longer than originally planned.

At today’s Las Vegas City Council meeting, the city and the World Jewelry Center’s Beverly Hills-based developer are set to amend their agreement to give the center six more years to fulfill its original plans — including the option to scale them back...

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Buying & Selling on Polygon

Below you will see a snapshot of the number of diamonds, finished jewelry pieces, colored stones, watches and diamond parcels available on Polygon right now!
Polygon at Glance    
Diamonds In-Stock: 368,989 Watches: 6,929
Jewelry In-Stock: 22,820 Colored Stones: 17,193
Diamond Parcels: 2,088    

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