March 17 - 19, 2023
Charlotte, NC | Marriott City Center

Three days of buy & sell action, learning and networking for jewelers & wholesalers.

Buying & Selling

Education & Seminars

Networking Opportunities

Social Events

Join other vetted jewelers and wholesalers in Charlotte for Polygon's Gem & Jewelry Show.

The Polygon Gem & Jewelry Show provides solid opportunities to create new business relationships and build on old ones. The 3-day event's unique mix of trading, education, networking and social activities allow you to build lasting, trustworthy connections - a must in today's jewelry industry.

Come for actionable learning, to sell goods or buy. Retail attendees love to bring OTC, overstock and other goods to sell. Others come just to buy at great deals. Find loose diamonds and gemstones, watches, estate pieces, and more.

Build business connections
Sell & turn inventory
Buy great deals
Get actionable learning

Location & Venue

Charlotte Marriott City Center 100 W Trade St
Charlotte, NC 28202
1.800.228.9290
marriott.com

Group Room Rate $206 / night

Group Room Rate Cut-Off Date Fri, Feb 24, 2023
(or while quantities last)

Booking Info 1.800.228.9290 - reserve under "Polygon Conclave"
Book online now!

Attend the show, and explore the Queen City of Charlotte, NC!

One of America's fastest growing cities, Charlotte has lots to offer visitors from distinctive neighborhoods, cuisine, arts and culture, as well as outdoor recreation.

Visit Charlottesgotalot.com for ideas and inspiration on what to do and see in the city!

Bluestone Trading Company is thrilled to exhibit at the Polygon Conclave and Trade Event!

It is a non-stop weekend of education, networking, and trading that you can't afford to miss. It is evident that Polygon works hard to host an event that serves its members on all levels.

Morgann Grampp Bluestone Trading Company Poly ID 24, Lifetime Member since 1984

Agenda

Friday, March 17

2:00pm - 4:00pm (ADD-ON)

Nascar Hall of Fame group outing
https://www.nascarhall.com/

5:00pm - 7:00pm

204 N Tryon St - VIP Attendees Only

204 North Kitchen and Cocktails

Saturday, March 18

8:45am

Charlotte Ballroom - F, G, H - Foyer - VIP Attendees Only

Registration & Badge Pick-Up

9:00am - 10:30am

Charlotte Ballroom - F, G, H - VIP Attendees Only

NETWORKING BRUNCH & LEARN: The Jewelry Business Post-Covid

Covid-19 has had a lasting impact on organizations everywhere. This brunch will offer attendees the opportunity to meet with others over good food and coffee, and hear from other business owners and jewelers on some of the major impacts of Covid on their businesses, and what they're doing to successfully navigate these changes. The brunch will feature Lightning Talks - short, 5-minute presentations - from different perspectives, with the goal of sharing insights and sparking thoughtful conversation.

Lightning Talks:
• Security for Jewelry Businesses - Greg C Holland-Merten
• The Importance of Relationships - Brad Huisken
• How We Grew Multi-Channel Revenue - Sherry Frantz
• How to Downsize Your Business Without Downsizing Your Profit - Jack Levenson & Christine Anzell
• Handbags are Sexy! - Graham Wetzbarger
• The Power of Your Story - Jennifer Shaheen

10:30am - 11:30am

Charlotte Ballroom - F, G, H - VIP Attendees Only

SEMINAR: Reviewing & Optimizing Your Marketing Channels
Jennifer Shaheen | Technology Therapy Group


If it's been a while since you did a marketing channel audit, you're in the right place! Join us as we walk you through how to review your marketing channels and give you practical steps to optimizing them. Step away from this training with the tools you need to improve the customer experience, increase conversions, and enjoy more business growth.

Key takeaways:
• Understand what channel optimization is
• Know what to look for when reviewing your marketing channels
• Learn how to better optimize your channels to expand your impact

11:30am - 12:30pm

Charlotte Ballroom - F, G, H - VIP Attendees Only

PANEL DISCUSSION: Security Issues, Tips & Best Practices
Greg C Holland-Merten | HMH Consultants
Darren Norris


Crimes against jewelers have been on the rise, and now it is more important than ever to be aware, informed and prepared. This panel will focus on current issues and best practices on how to best protect yourself and your business against crime, theft and cyber crime.

12:30pm - 2:00pm

Lunch Break

2:00pm - 2:30pm

Charlotte Ballroom - F, G, H - VIP Attendees Only

SEMINAR: How to Avoid Getting Fooled by Lab Grown Diamonds
Alex Kessler | Sy Kessler Sales, Inc.


This seminar will share insights on how to protect yourself against unknowingly buying or selling lab grown diamonds, including taking in repair jobs that may include lab grown diamonds. This is so important considering not only the financial aspect, but also the potential negative impact to a jeweler's reputation. Attendees will learn about the latest and most reliable lab grown diamond detection technology, and how to separate lab grown diamonds from natural earth mined diamonds.

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Charlotte Ballroom - F, G, H - VIP Attendees Only

SEMINAR: All That Glitters is Not Gold - Counterfeits in Luxury Resale
Graham Wetzbarger | Luxury Appraisals & Authentication


Speaker Graham Wetzbarger will outline the state of the luxury resale market, the impact of counterfeiting on the jewelry, watch, and accessory sector, and how to protect your business and customers from fraud.

3:30pm - 5:00pm

Charlotte Ballroom - F, G, H - VIP Attendees Only

SEMINAR: The 5 Silver Bullets to Productivity Improvement
Brad Huisken, IAS Training


Brad Huisken will lead participants through a fun, motivational and educational seminar on how to effectively manage your people to increase productivity. Numbers and statistics don't lie - People do what you inspect not necessarily what you expect. This seminar will unlock the mystery of what you need to inspect and how to empower your staff to run the business the way it should be, and why some companies are fun and productive places to work and others are not.

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Uptown Ballroom - VIP Attendees Only

Dinner Event - Join in for a fun evening with good people and good food!

10:00pm - 12:00am

Presidential Suite - VIP Attendees Only

Hospitality Suite

Sunday, March 19

8:00am - 10:00am

VIP Attendees Only

Trade show floor open to exhibitors & VIP attendees
Coffee & breakfast served

10:00am - 6:00pm

TRADE SHOW OPEN TO ALL ATTENDEES

1:00pm - 2:00pm

VIP Attendees Only

Lunch

Featured Speakers

Sherry Frantz

Owner
Frantz Diamonds

Greg C Holland-Merten

HMH Consultants

Brad Huisken

Owner
IAS Training

Alex Kessler

Sy Kessler Sales, Inc.
GemOro Products
Kessler Batteries

Jack Levenson
Christine Anzell

Owners
The Jewelry Box Estate Buyers

Darren Norris

Owners
Mur Strategic

Jennifer Shaheen

President & Technology Therapist
Technology Therapy

Graham Wetzbarger

CEO
Luxury Appraisals & Authentication

Thank you to all our sponsors!

Attendee Packages

Come to learn, network, buy and sell! Vendor tables are available to wholesalers or retailers who want to sell goods. Many retailers use this show to sell off OTC/estate goods, overstock or to refresh inventory.

Show Only Pass

Attend the trade show

$25 Retailers

$200 Wholesalers

VIP Conclave Pass

Get full access

$395

VIP Vendor Table

Exhibit & get full access

(sold out)

Sponsorship

Come to learn, network, buy and sell! Vendor tables are available to wholesalers or retailers who want to sell goods. Many retailers use this show to sell off OTC/estate goods, overstock or to refresh inventory.

GENERAL SPONSOR

$350

(10 available)

Support the event & get seen!

COFFEE / BREAKFAST STATION

$500

(2 available)

Share the love and gain additional visibility when you sponsor the coffee / breakfast station! (Sat & Sun)

WELCOME RECEPTION

$500

(2 available)

Share the love and gain additional visibility when you sponsor the Welcome Reception! (Fri)

SHOW LUNCH

$750

(3 available)

Sponsor the VIP lunch at the Sunday tradeshow! Plus, get 1 FREE VIP PASS included with sponsorship!

HOSPITALITY SUITE

$1500

(sold out)

Give attendees a warm welcome when you sponsor the hospitality suite! Plus, get 2 FREE VIP PASSES included with sponsorship!

SHOW BADGES

$1500

(sold out)

Get your logo on every attendee's name badge! Plus, get 2 FREE VIP PASSES included with sponsorship!