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The Young Consumer Prefers Walk-In Jewelry Stores to Internet Sites
Posted by: | CommentsNowadays we are so used to hearing that the young generation prefers to buy everything online that we hardly pause for a moment to consider whether this statement is actually true. From buying groceries online to finding special e-deals on retail clothing sites, 20 and 30-somethings seem to have it all figured out.
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Well, that seems to be only part of the story. While it’s true that this segment of the population is the most Internet-savvy, it does not necessarily imply that such skills influence shopping behavior. We may surf online to compare prices and get an idea of what inventory is out there, but we may still want to step into a brick-and-mortar store to get a personal encounter with a product.
This is what JCK Magazine recently discovered about the 18-25 year-old shoppers: more than 68% prefer to shop for clothing and shoes in stores rather than online, according to a joint survey by LIM College and the National Retail Federation Student Association. Read More→
Q&A: “Officially scared” about buying a diamond — help!
Posted by: | CommentsQ: Well you officially scared me from buying a diamond, so many things to know and still you may not be getting what you think or even over paying. Im skeptical about this whole process but seeing that like most people in my situation; i have no knowledge of diamonds, really what do i have to lose by asking your help!
Im looking at buying a loose diamond because im buying the ring seperate. I was looking betweem 5,000-6,200 for price, was looking at ideal cut, F-E colour, vs2-vvs2 clarity, Size came depending on that stuff and where that put me for cost (but probably between .78-1.00).Id rather go really nice diamond and smaller carat, then big and not shiny.
I need your help cause i know nothing really. I want the best sparkle and want the other catagorys to be good enough that it cant be seen with the eye. Ive never looked at a diamond so dont know which colour is going to be noticably yellow and what inclusions im going to be able to notice. I want the best ring but dont want to pay for something that isnt noticable without a microscope!!Like is there a difference between ideal and hearts and arrows? I want it to sparkle but dont want to pay for something that isnt even noticable to her or anyone else. If you could help me cut in the areas that dont matter as much and arent noticalbe but would save me money so that i could get a bigger diamond without sacrificing the look and beauty of what she will be wearing i’d be so thankful. any help would be great, if you read this i thank you for your time.
Diamond Market Watch: Polished Diamond Prices Rose 17% in 2011
Posted by: | CommentsAccording to the IDEX Online Polished Diamond Price Index, polished diamond prices rose by 17% last year. That puts the price of diamonds at pre-recession levels, after two years of weak progress.
While prices rose overall by 17% in 2011, they surged and fell dramatically from month to month. The beginning of the year saw prices surge while the last five months were much less volatile.
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The most notable increases were in half-carat diamonds and three-four carat diamonds while those in the more middle class, i.e., one-two carat sized diamonds, showed less market change. It seems that in the post-recession market, the greatest demand has been in these two markets: the lower end, smaller carat sized diamonds, as well as high end, three-plus carat diamonds, leaving demand for the standard one carat diamond engagement ring further behind.
To what can we attribute the overall rise in polished diamond prices? For the most part, there were more positive market factors than negative ones in 2011. Here are just a few:
• Americans were optimistic about the end of the Recession and were finally ready to spend more money. This increased global demand since America is the largest global market for loose diamonds and diamond jewelry.
• China and India, countries with emerging diamond markets, increased their demand.
• Diamond dealers and retailers increased their inventories and restocked their diamonds due to uncertainty about supply of rough diamonds.
