Thoughts from the President

Hidden Polygon

Years ago I was invited to a wedding in Honolulu.  It was my first trip to Hawaii and I hurried to the local bookstore (this was before Amazon, when we had local bookstores) to buy a guidebook.  There on the shelves, almost lost between the predictable “Fromer’s” and heavy “Lonely Planet,” was a small paperback called “Hidden Hawaii.”   This book ignored the famous tourist spots such as Waikiki Beach, and revealed instead the out of the way places, the secret coves, the undiscovered rainforests, that the average tourist never finds.  I bought the book, went to those places, and realized “Hidden Hawaii” delivered on its promise.  These areas were truly special and most people didn’t know about them.

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Industry News

2008 Industry Forecast

This year will test your mettle, especially if you're a jeweler targeting the lower- to middle-market consumers who have been pummeled by the credit crunch, mortgage rates, gas prices and other economic concerns.

But our 2008 forecast reveals tough times can also usher in a sweet year of innovations in design, business alliances, and of course, retail.

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Keys to the Store

For a customer who is new to a jewelry store, it's no small truth that the intimidation level can be high. From the glass and steel barriers of locked-up showcases to pouncing sales associates and the mystique of esoteric gems, there's a whole lot to navigate before bringing home that ring or necklace.

So what is a jeweler to do? Try to view your store through the eyes of a stranger you'd like to turn into a loyal customer.

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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.

Diamond Price Report (PDF - 0.4Mb)

Popular Diamonds Report

Metal Price Report

Polygon Monitor February (PDF - 1.7Mb)

Buying & Selling on Polygon

The examples to the right are just a few of the thousands of items currently being bought and sold 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:	313,238	Watches:	1,362
Jewelry In-Stock:	20,131	Colored Stones:	13,790
Diamond Parcels:	405

Did You Know?

Go Google Yourself! How Are You Known in the Market?

How does the world see you? It may not be the way you see yourself. Either way, it's time you find out! Recently I typed my own name into a series of search engines to see how well known I was.

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