Category: Jewelry

Executive Summary

The report titled Greater China Gems and Jewelry Industry Outlook to 2015 provides a comprehensive analysis on the gems and jewelry industry in China and Hong Kong, covering various aspects such as market size of the gems and jewelry sector on the basis of revenue generated from retail sales, market segmentation on the basis of retail sales of gold jewelry, diamond jewelry and other precious stones jewelry segments, major gems and jewelry import and export market size and segments. The report also entails competitive landscape and profiles of the major players operating in the gems and jewelry industry. The SWOT Analysis is also provided to understand the market conditions in each country. The report also covers future projections to provide an insight on the prospects in the gems and jewelry industry.

Greater China, which consists of Mainland China and Hong Kong is a major jewelry market and is currently the second largest market in Asia closely behind India and is poised to topple India to become the leading gems and jewelry consuming region in Asia in 2011.

China witnessed a growth of around ~ in 2010 to record retail gems and jewelry sales worth of around USD ~ billion in 2010. This growth was backed by the economic recovery in 2010 which resulted in increased personal disposable income and rise in consumer spending on luxury goods.

Hong Kong is home to many domestic and foreign jewelry retailers. Some major domestic retailers include Chow Sang Sang, Chow Tai Fook, Luk Fook, Tse Sui Luen, 3D-Gold, Imperial, King Fook, Ma Belle and Madiaetc. Chow Tai Fook recorded annual revenue of USD ~ billion in fiscal year ending December 2011 while Chow Sang Sang showcased revenue of USD ~ billion in FY ending March 2011. Hong Kong jewelry sector is chiefly an export oriented market and is the fourth largest fine jewelry exporting country after Italy, the US and Switzerland.

Chinas total gems and jewelry sales is expected to cross USD ~ billion mark by 2014 and will record sales worth of USD ~ billion by 2015 at an expected 5 year CAGR of ~%. Gold jewelry which held a 55% market share in 2010 is expected to grow at a 5 year CAGR of 16.4% to clock sales worth USD ~ billion and hold a market share of ~% by 2015.

The number of rich people are on the rise in Greater China and are growing at a fast pace. They have higher propensity to spend on jewelry than the middle class. For the growing rich and elite class in Greater China, jewelry is more of a necessity than luxury, thus resulting in increased consumption. The wealthy class is estimated to expand more in the future, which will fuel the growth of jewelry industry.

Key Topics Covered in the Report:
-The market size of gems and jewelry by retail sales, imports and exports
-Market segmentation and market share on the basis of retail sales of gold jewelry, diamond jewelry and other jewelry segments. Segmentation of gems and jewelry import and export segments inclusive of the major 5 import and export destinations.
-Trends and developments pertaining to this industry.
-Retailers profiles of the major players operating in the region
-SWOT analysis of gems and jewelry industry
-Future outlook and projections of the retail sales of gems and jewelry and its segments till 2015 along with cause and effect relationship analysis between macro-economic and industry factors and industrys prospects
-Macro-economic and industry factors including population, GDP, tourist arrivals and receipts, metals and mineral production with regard to gems and jewelry industry

For more information please refer to the below mentioned link:
http://www.ammindpower.com/report.php?A=241

The Fun Of Collecting is in the Hunt for Beautiful and Affordable Costume, Vintage Treasures from Bygone Years. Know that in Whatever Direction your Collecting passion lies, Whether it be a Signed or Unsigned piece of Costume Jewelry or Vintage Piece, You MUST like the Piece you are Purchasing. The FUN part of Collecting is to OWN pieces you like and pieces you are proud of.

There are several Clues to collecting.Vintage Earring Hardware Clues…* Screw-back type earrings were patented around 1894, and were popular into the 1950’s. * Clip-on type earrings were patented around 1934, and were popular in the 1950’s & 1960’s. * Fish-hook type earrings were used before 1900, and are still used today. * Kidney wire type earrings have been in use since 1870. * Threaded Stud type earrings have been used since 1890, but, are uncommon today.

Pin Clasps Hardware Clues …* Locking C-Clasp, patented in 1901. Widely used for jewelry in 1910. Remains Popular Today. * Plain C-Clasps, uncommon today. Similar to the Locking-C, but, no spinning locking mechanism. * Tube Clasp, patented in 1850, used for jewelry only until after World War II.

Quick Tips For Purchasing …* Be sure all the fasteners are original and are in working order. Look for older Screw-back or Clip-on Earrings. * Plain C-Clasps and the Tube Clasps usually indicate that piece of Jewelry is an older piece. * A long Pin Stem is often an indication of an older brooch or Pin. Vintage Pins sometimes have rivets holding the different layers together. * A Copyright Symbol usually dates the Jewelry piece after 1954. * So, shop, compare and beware.

Vintage Signed pieces of Jewelry are fun to look for. One even might find a booked piece that could be worth a lot of money. It can be time consuming researching a piece, but, in the end there is satisfaction, by being able to add a piece of vintage jewelry to your new collection or add to an existing collection, or, resell. One never knows what you may find. Whatever type of jewelry your looking for, you can find it…almost anywhere, yard sales, estate sales, even on Ebay. Have Fun and Happy Searching!

I remember the neighborhood ladies getting together for Sarah Coventry jewelry parties, back in the 1970s. We were young housewives, without a lot of money to spend, so we loved to visit and see what new, inexpensive jewelry Sarah Coventry had to offer.

Now those vintage pieces are very collectible, and the popular designs are just as beautiful and wearable today. An eBay search turns up over 1800 Sarah Coventry pieces available for bid or sale. Not all of them are vintage, since Sarah Coventry jewelry is still sold on the Home Shopping Network.

Charles H. Stuart started Sarah Coventry in 1950, and named the company for his granddaughter Sarah Ann. The designing and manufacturing was done by outside companies. Never sold in retail stores, the affordable jewelry was only sold by consultants at home parties. The company was sold in 1984, and in 2003 the jewelry was again sold through home parties, and is still sold that way today.

If youre interested in collecting vintage Sarah Coventry, here are some things to consider:

Since there was a huge volume of Sarah Coventry jewelry on the market, complete rhinestone sets are the most collectible. Prices are still relatively low, but as more collectors discover the pieces, prices should rise. Try to find Sarah Coventry jewelry in original boxes.

The company used several different marks on their jewelry:
Sarah Cov with the copyright symbol
SARAH with the copyright symbol
Coventry with the copyright symbol
SaC, SAC, or SC
Canada and Sarah with the copyright symbol

Sarah Coventry jewelry was made in a wide range of styles and quality. Good weight and attention to detail were typical, and the elaborate rhinestone pieces were very well made. Rhinestones were used in classic color combinations, and enamel jewelry was also produced. Pieces were made in gold tone and silver tone metal. Be aware, however, that there are also many average to below average Sarah Coventry pieces.

If youre buying for yourself, for your own pleasure and not necessarily for investment, its important to buy what you like, and examine the condition of each piece carefully.

A good way to date Sarah Coventry jewelry is to review vintage advertisements found in jewelry books. Fine Fashion Jewelry from Sarah Coventry, by Jennifer A. Lindbeck is an excellent resource.

Sarah Coventry produced many different styles. Some of the more popular pieces were figural pins, like owls, which were very popular decor items in the 70s. Other figurals were flowers and animals. There were gorgeous rhinestone creations and other pieces crafted with turquoise and faux pearls, and even a gold tone pin with an enameled miniature of the Mona Lisa. There was something for every budget and taste. The better pieces and the hostess gifts for parties are now especially collectible.

If you conduct an Internet search for Sarah Coventry, youll find many many sources with pieces for sale. Be on the lookout in thrift shops, yard sales and estate sales. There was so much Sarah Coventry jewelry produced, that you should be able to start or add to your collection very easily.

No matter your reason for buying jewelry, you should understand how to responsibly buy and sell it. This article will provide you with tips and tricks to get the most from your jewelry shopping time and efforts.

If your “giftee” is a unique person, try finding a special piece that is crafted specifically for them. Show your affection for the person by recognizing their unique qualities; put some thought into the purchase and be creative.ve.

Know what you want to do with jewelry prior to purchasing it. You do not need a huge box of jewelry you will never wear. When you are picking the jewelry out, think about the clothes you will be wearing.

If you create jewelry to sell, such as at a flea market or craft sale, you need to display it to its best effect. The next time you go shopping for new materials, look for things you can use for display. You can use items like cigar boxes, baskets and other unusual items to display your jewelry in an interesting way.

Get a polishing cloth for your jewelery. This is a fairly simple way to achieve shine without dealing with solvents and chemicals. It’s easy, just use the dual-sided cloth to wipe down your jewelry, just as you would polish a beautiful glass. Use one side to shine it and the other to polish it.

If you hate finding your jewelry in tangles, you may want to consider using embellished robe hooks to hang your necklaces. You can keep your necklaces organized by length, color or material when you install a row of robe hooks on a wall or right on the inside of your closet door. This will keep them untangled, and it looks nice as well.

Fancy brands mean expensive jewelry. Many have heard of the famous jewelry designer names, but do these designers actually produce higher quality jewelry? A good way to shop around is to look at expensive designer jewelry and use them as an inspiration for similar designs and styles that usually are offered for much cheaper from other brands.

You should sometimes put lemon juice on your copper jewelry. Copper has a tendency to tarnish. It develops a patina that some people like, but to keep copper jewelry looking bright and shiny, vinegar or lemon juice clean it up with very little effort.

Synthetic gemstones are becoming a popular alternative to natural gemstones. They look very much like natural stones. The cost is the big difference between the natural and created stones. The natural stones are significantly more expensive than the lab-created stones.

Always stay within your budget when purchasing jewelry. Accumulating large sums of debt for an expensive ring is an extremely poor financial choice. Usually younger couples would like to start out with a less expensive ring at first. They will be able to upgrade to a better ring after they have financially established themselves.

Jewelry that has been cared for well over the years has higher value than jewelry that has not. If you know how to properly care for your jewelery, you will be taking care of memories you will have for many years. There is a lot more information out there, so keep educating yourself so that you will know how to get the most out of your jewelry.

We all know that glass beads are one of the most popular jewelry beads, and faceted glass beads are one shape of the most popular beads. Faceted Glass Beads are available in many different colors and sizes as the same as other glass beads. And here, I would like to share two jewelry making ideas with this kind jewelry beads.

The first jewelry making idea is about a pair of earrings with faceted glass beads and Tibetan style pendants. We need 12pcs red faceted glass beads (about 6mm in diameter), 2pcs alloy Tibetan style chandelier components (about 31mm long, 21mm wide), eyepins, headpins and earring hooks. First, string a red glass bead on a headpin, and use your jewelry plier to make a loop at the top of bead. Beading 9pcs more beads like this. Second, attach 5pcs beaded faceted glass beads on rings of alloy chandelier component one by one. Third, string a glass bead on an eyepin, and use jewelry plier to make a loop at the other end. Attach the alloy chandelier component on a loop of eyepin. Fourth, use your jewelry plier to attach the other loop of eyepin on the ring of earring hook. Fifth, repeat the four steps to create the other piece of earring for a pair. Till now, a pair of beautiful Tibetan style glass beads earrings is finished.

The second jewelry making idea I want to share is a necklace. The materials you need to prepare are handmade lampwork pendant (about 45.5X20mm), 2pcs oval shaped lampwork beads, some faceted glass beads in different colors and sizes (light blue and AB purple, 4~8X4~6mm), jewelry wire, 2 strands f black nylon thread, 2pcs cord ends, lobster claw clasp. First, string purple glass beads on ball headpins (one bead on one pin), and use jewelry plier to make loop at top. Second, cut off a length of jewelry wire, and string all the faceted glass beads, lampwork beads and lampwork pendant on wire like the layout on picture. Third, use crimp beads and crimp plier to attach the two ends of wire on two strands of black nylon cords separately. Fourth, use cord ends to combine nylon cords, and attach lobster clasp and jump ring on two cord ends separately. Now, a beautiful handmade necklace is finished. The color is very suitable for both spring and summer.