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From: Nanz Aalund
Date: Fri Dec 08 07:08:32 2006
 
     
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Dear David,

    I don't know WHERE you got that number and if your number is for
    custom designing, which is what this thread is about. 

    I got my marketing statistics from 3 respected jewelry industry
    sources: 

   The Jeweler's Circular Keystone (JCK),
   The World Gold Council,
   The Diamond Information Service

    I am sure they poll, visit, and canvas the many retailers they serve
    too. 

    I am not claiming to have an all encompassing comprehensive view of
    the jewelry retail market, nor do I wish to be in contention with you
    over these issues. 

    This forum is for sharing of experience and if my experience is
    different than yours, that does not make it less valid. 

    In my 20 odd years of experience 9 out of 10 repairs estimated to be
    over $750 were refused or a second opinion was sought. 

    Most of my custom design averaged between $3,500 and $10,000. and
    customers often need time to make those kind of purchases.

Nanz Aalund
Associate Editor / Art Jewelry magazine
21027 Crossroads Circle / Waukesha WI 53187-1612
262.796.8776 ext.228
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