[Jewelry making - Article 00278] - Re: [Orchid] How is the jewelry economy?

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    Interesting topic...as an employee and observer of past sales for
    the last 6 mths,? high end pieces are down, but seeing a huge
    increase in more reasonable purchase for our gallery (200-500$
    range). Women are buying lots of gemstones that are set in sterling
    with 14k caps, etc, but are either semi-precious (amethyst, blue
    topaz, peridot, citrine, etc) or are champagne, clear or yellow CZ's
    that could easily pass as the real thing. 

    I have also noticed a larger increase in fine jewelry repairs. Women
    are bringing in old broken gold pieces from 80's-90s and having new
    pieces created with old gold and stones or re-working hierloom
    pieces. It is interesting to see how the economy has plaid such an
    impact on jewelry purchases/designs. I would enjoy seeing academic
    research on jewelry purchases vs. custom work due to economic
    stimulus/gas situations. Would make for a neat academic journal
    piece. 

Nicole
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