Polygon - The Jewelry Industry's Largest Internet Marketplace

December 2007

Denver - Montreal - Dubai - Mumbai - Shenzhen - Hong Kong

In This Issue

	Thoughts from the President
	Industry News
	Business Intelligence Reports
	Buying & Selling on Polygon
	Did You Know?

Not Yet a Member?

Buy/Sell activity on Polygon soars during this busy holiday season. Don't be left out! The sooner you join, the sooner you will be increasing sales and cutting costs 24/7.

Find Out More About Polygon

Member Profile

Mor Brothers

"Diamond Manufacturer & Exporter of Round Super Ideal and Fancy Cuts, specializing in Hearts & Arrows. Global coverage from mining to cutting and marketing to retail distribution. Stones are certified AGS-000 & GIA Ex-Ex-Ex (Sarin-0). Please visit:
www.mor-brothers.com.

Calendar of Events

Visit Polygon at the following events:

Birmingham Spring Fair

February 3 - 7, 2008
NEC Birmingham, UK
Booth # To Be Announced

AGTA Gem Fair

February 6 - 14, 2008
Tucson, Arizona
Booth #35

Member Quote

I wouldn't be where I am today had it not been for Polygon....

Mark Clodius;
Clodius & Co

Thoughts from the President

Betting On The Future: How To Survive This Holiday Season

Question: What do retail jewelers have in common with Tarot-card readers? Answer: They both make their living by forecasting the future.

It’s true, don’t you think?

Industry News

Online retail sales up 19 percent in October

Reston, Va.—U.S. retail e-commerce spending increased 19 percent in October to nearly $10 billion compared with the same period last year, with spending in the jewelry and watches category increasing 26 percent, according to ComScore Inc.

Gold demand rises in 3Q despite high prices

New York — The ongoing financial crisis directly impacted the global gold market in the third quarter of 2007, with investors rather than jewelry buyers pushing total demand to a new record of $20.7 billion, up 30 percent over the same period last year, according to Gold Demand Trends, released today by the World Gold Council (WGC).

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

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:	359

Did You Know?

Why You're Losing Traffic and How to Make Them Stay

Don't make these common mistakes that turn off your visitors, never to return

If you’re like most website owners, chances are you’re losing a large percentage of your visitors before they complete a desired action on your website. Although the number of factors that drive potential consumers away can be varied, I’ve noticed many common mistakes in my work of designing websites for optimal performance. Here’s where many sites go wrong:

Read full article "Why You're Losing Traffic and How to Make Them Stay"