World Precious Jewelry Markets

• Publication date: March 2008
• Report size: 601 pages

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Precious Jewelry in Millions of US$. The specific product segments analyzed are Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry, and Other Jewelry. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic an...

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Precious Jewelry in Millions of US$. The specific product segments analyzed are Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry, and Other Jewelry. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 1000 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Aurafin Oro America, Bulgari, Christian Bernard Group, Egana Jewellery& Pearls Ltd., HMS Jewelry Co., LJ International Inc, Michael Anthony Jewelers Inc., Richemont Group, Tiffany & Co., Suraj Diamonds and Jewelry Ltd., Titan Industries Limited, Topaz Group Inc., Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri, and UNOAERRE. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

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NTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
CAGR Disparities Between Historic & Current Data I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
Gold Jewelry I-3
Silver Jewelry I-3
Platinum Jewelry I-3
Diamond Jewelry I-3
Other Jewelry I-3


II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Industry Overview II-1
Outlook II-1
Market Dynamics II-1
India and China, New Hubs For Manufacturing II-1
Jewelry, the Third Hot Spot for Chinese Consumers II-1
Branded Jewelry: Making In-roads into India II-2
Review of Key Segments II-2
Gold Jewelry - The Largest Segment II-2
Regional Market Review II-3
India II-3
China II-3
The US II-3
Italy II-3
Turkey II-4
Middle East II-4
Diamond Jewlery II-4
Factors Affecting Diamond Jewelry Sales II-4
Diamonds are Forever ? II-5
Platinum Jewelry II-5
Review of Regional Platinum Jewelry Markets II-5
China II-5
Japan II-6
The United States II-6
Europe II-6
Silver Jewelry II-6
Competition Upsets Growth II-6
Review by Region II-7
Germany II-7
Italy II-7
United Kingdom II-7
France II-8
United States II-8
Mexico II-8
India II-9
China II-9
Market Musings II-9
Threat from Luxury Goods II-9
Body Jewelry A Continued Trend II-10
Changing Perceptions II-10
Jewelry Gets Popular Among Men II-10
Baby Boomers - Evolve as an Important Consumer Base II-10
Corporate Women - Another Target II-10
Platinum Bows Out to White Gold II-10
Fashionable Pearl Designs Replace Colored Gemstone II-10
All That Glitters is Not Yellow Gold ! II-11
Rising Color Preferences for Pearls and Gems II-11
Palladium Becomes an Important Commodity in the Jewelry Industry II-11

2. Product Overview II-12
Precious Jewelry - An Introduction II-12
Precious Jewelry: Raw Materials Review II-12
Platinum II-12
Global Platinum Supply II-13
Table 1: Global Platinum Production (2006): Market Share of
Leading Producers of Platinum (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-13
Diamond II-13
What Describes Diamonds - The 4C Criterion II-14
Production Scenario II-14
Threat from Synthetic Diamonds II-14
Flowchart: Global Diamond Market: Diamond Distribution
Value Chain II-15
Major Diamond Producing Nations II-15
Table 2: Leading Producers of Diamond Worldwide by Volume
(2006) (Volume in Million Carat) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-16

Table 3: Leading Producers of Diamond Worldwide by Value
(2006) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-16
Table 4: Global Diamond Production by Country (1998-2006)
(In Million carats) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-17
Diamond Exploration Continues to Thrive in Africa II-17
Major Diamond Producing Companies II-18
Table 5: Leading Producers in the Global Diamond Market
(2006): Percentage Share Breakdown by Value (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-18
Gold II-18
Purity that Defines Gold II-19
Production Trends II-19
Table 6: Global Gold Production Trends (2000-2007E)
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-20

Table 7: Global Gold Production Trends by Country 1990 Vs
2006: Percentage Breakdown by Volume (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-20
Silver II-21
Production Scenario II-21
Table 8: World Silver Mine Production by Country (2006) (In
Million Ounces) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-21
Pearl & Semi Precious Jewelry II-21
Cultured Pearls Gain Momentum II-21
Polynesia- Leading Producer II-22
Japan Loses Ground II-22
Potential of Tashmarine II-22
Precious Jewelry - An Investment Avenue II-22
Precious Jewelry Vs Fashion Jewelry II-23
Jewelry Industry - Risk Management II-23

3. Marketing & Distribution Dynamics II-24
Non-Specialty Stores Enter the Fray II-24
Brand Marketing Picks Up II-24
Online Jewelry: Jewelry at the Click of a Mouse II-24
NCDIA to Promote Color Diamonds II-25
De Beers and Diamond Sales Initiative II-25

4. Price Mix II-26
Price Trends Across Segments II-26
Platinum Prices Escalate II-26
Table 9: Platinum Price Trends 1999-2007 (in US$/Ounce) (
includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-26
Gold II-26
Table 10: Average Gold Price Trends : 2001 to 2007E (US$/Oz)
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-27
Diamond II-27
Price Trends II-27
Table 11: World Prices of Rough Diamonds (2005- 2009)
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-27
Silver II-27
Table 12: Silver Price Trends : 2002 to 2007E (In US$/oz)
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-27

5. Recent Industry Activity II-28
DGSE Takes Over Euless Gold & Silver II-28
WGC, Al Zahra and AGA Enter into a Partnership II-28
Yucaipa Acquires Minority Stake in Stephen Webster II-28
The Touch Takes Over C. Priolo II-28
De Beers and Namibian Government Ink Diamond Marketing Agreement II-29
Lazare and NamGem Ink an Agreement II-29
Polo Ralph and The Compagnie Establish a New Company II-29
NXP to Acquire Tiffany’s Little Switzerland Stores II-30
De Beers Enters into an Agreement with South African Government II-30
Gitanjali Gems Takes Over Desire Lifestyle II-30
Gitanjali Gems Acquires a Majority Stake in Samuels Jewelers II-31
Hellenic Takes over Links of London II-31
EISG Acquires Stake In Sadamatsu II-31
WJ Acquisition Merges with Whitehall Jewelers II-31
Gitanjali Gems Enters into a Joint Venture with Sanghavi Exports II-31
Fossil and Rajesh Exports Form a Joint Venture II-32
Molina Takes Over Black Starr & Frost II-32
Damas Acquires Stefan Hafner II-32
Formation of Birks & Mayors, Inc II-32
Bel-Oro Acquires Michael Anthony Jewelers II-32
Kalevala Acquires Lapponia Jewelry II-33
Rosy Blue in Partnership with Japanese Companies II-33
PNJ Wins Export Contract II-33
Damas Transforms into Public Limited Company II-33
Bulgari Forms Joint Venture with Leviev II-33

6. Select Jewelry Launches II-34
Amazon.com Launches Miss Sixty Line of Jewellery II-34
Montblanc Introduces Diamonds and Gold Jewellery II-34
Rose Blue and Joy Alukkas Unveil Ovio Jewellery Line II-34
Heavenly Treasures Introduces Official Journey Diamond Jewellery II-35
Gitanjali Gold Launches Maya Gold II-35
Damas Introduces Io Si’s Latest Jewellery Collection II-35
Ernest Jones Unveils New Summer Collection of Diamond Jewelry
and Watches II-35
Italian Jewelers Unveils New Jewelry Line II-36
Pure Gold Jewelers Launch ‘Journey of Love’ Omri Pendant II-36
UMI Launches Spring 2007 Jewelry Collection II-36
Damas Launches New Faberge Jewellery Collection II-36
Maurice M Launches Luxury Jewelry Collection in the US Market II-36
Paspaley Unveils New Jewellery Collection II-37
Damas Adds New Items to Farfasha Brand for Teenagers II-37
CORUM Releases Poker Bracelets II-37
Blackburn Releases New Antique Jewelry in Gold II-37
Leber Releases New Line Of Jewelry II-37
Tiffany Launches New Line of Men’s Jewelry II-37
P C Chandra Introduces D’Elite Brand of Lightweight Jewelry II-38
Scintilla Monaco Unveils Rialto II-38
Bvlgari Launches Parentesi Collection II-38
Damas Jewelry Introduces Laurentia Brand in Qatar II-38
Damas Launches Gold Jewelry Collection, Harmony II-38
Emerald Jewelry Industry Launches ISHTAA Jewelry Range II-39
D Navinchandra Unveils Ira Diamond Jewelry Brand II-39

7. Focus on Select Players II-40
Jewelry Manufacturers II-40
Aurafin Oro America (USA) II-40
Bulgari (Italy) II-40
Christian Bernard Group(France) II-40
Egana Jewellery& Pearls Ltd. (Hong Kong) II-40
HMS Jewelry Co. (USA) II-40
LJ International Inc (Hong Kong) II-41
Michael Anthony Jewelers Inc (USA) II-41
Richemont Group (Switzerland) II-41
Tiffany & Co. (US) II-41
Suraj Diamonds and Jewelry Ltd (India) II-42
Titan Industries Limited (India) II-42
Topaz Group Inc (USA) II-42
Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri (India) II-42
UNOAERRE (Italy) II-43

8. Global Market Perspective II-44
Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Precious Jewelry by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), the Middle East and
Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-44

Table 14: World Long-Term Projections for Precious Jewelry by
Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), the Middle East and Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-45

Table 15: World Historic Review for Precious Jewelry by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), the Middle East and Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-46

Table 16: World 20-Year Perspective for Precious Jewelry by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), the
Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 1991, 1997,
2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-47

Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Gold Jewelry by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), the Middle East and Latin
America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-48

Table 18: World Long-Term Projections for Gold Jewelry by
Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), the Middle East and Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-49

Table 19: World Historic Review for Gold Jewelry by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), the Middle East and Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-50

Table 20: World 20-Year Perspective for Gold Jewelry by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), the
Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 1991, 1997,
2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-51

Table 21: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Silver Jewelry by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), the Middle East and
Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-52

Table 22: World Long-Term Projections for Silver Jewelry by
Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), the Middle East and Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-53

Table 23: World Historic Review for Silver Jewelry by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), the Middle East and Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-54

Table 24: World 20-Year Perspective for Silver Jewelry by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), the
Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 1991, 1997,
2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-55

Table 25: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Platinum Jewelry by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), the Middle East and
Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-56

Table 26: World Long-term Projections for Platinum Jewelry by
Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), the Middle East and Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-57

Table 27: World Historic Review for Platinum Jewelry by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), the Middle East and Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-58

Table 28: World 20-Year Perspective for Platinum Jewelry by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), the
Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 1991, 1997,
2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-59

Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Diamond Jewelry by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), the Middle East and
Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-60

Table 30: World Long-Term Projections for Diamond Jewelry by
Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), the Middle East and Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-61

Table 31: World Historic Review for Diamond Jewelry by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), the Middle East and Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-62

Table 32: World 20-Year Perspective for Diamond Jewelry by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), the
Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 1991, 1997,
2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-63

Table 33: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Other Jewelry by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), the Middle East and Latin
America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-64

Table 34: World Long-Term Projections for Other Jewelry by
Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), the Middle East and Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-65

Table 35: World Historic Review for Other Jewelry by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), the Middle East and Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-66

Table 36: World 20-Year Perspective for Other Jewelry by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), the
Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 1991, 1997,
2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-67


III. MARKET

1. The United States III-1
A.Market Analysis III-1
The Number Game III-1
Consumer Trends III-1
Preferable Metal for Jewelry III-2
Table 37: US Market for Precious Jewelry (2006):
Percentage Share Breakdown of Consumer Preference by Metal
of Choice (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-2
Competition Heightens from Other Sectors Over Discretionary
Spending III-2
Baby Boomers - A Key Target III-2
Men Remain An Important Market III-2
Table 38: US Market for Fine Jewelry (2006): Percentage
Breakdown of Expending Amount by Male Consumers on Fine
Jewelry as Gifts (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-3

Table 39: US Market for Fine Jewelry (2006): Percentage
Preference for Jewelry Purchase by Occasions Among Male
Consumers(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-3
Diamond Jewelry Review III-3
Gold Jewelry III-4
Competition Mars Gold Jewelry Manufacture III-4
Necklaces - First Choice III-4
Table 40: Gold Jewelry Market in the US (2006):
Percentage Sales Breakdown by Jewelry Article (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-4
Engagement Rings Market III-5
Table 41: Engagement Rings Market in the US (2007):
Percentage Distribution of Consumer Preference by
Precious Metals of Choice while Selecting Engagement
Rings(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-5
Market for Silver Jewelry III-5
Distribution Scenario III-5
Table 42: Gold Jewelry Market in the US (2007E): Sales
Breakdown by Retail Channel (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-6
Specialty Retailers III-6
Table 43: Leading Specialty Jewelry Retailers in the US
(2006): Market Share Breakdown by Sales for Signet US,
Zale Corp. US, Retail Chains, and Other Specialty Jewelers
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-6
Jewelry Chains Turn to Non-Mall Locations III-6
Department Stores Lose Ground III-7
Non-Store Retailing Continues Growth Momentum III-7
Export - Import Scenario III-7
Table 44: Leading Suppliers of Precious Metal Jewelry to
the US (2003): Percentage Share Breakdown by Country/Region
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-7

Table 45: US Export Import Trend for Precious Metal Jewelry
for 2002-2003 (in US$ billion) III-8
Strategic Developments III-8
Key Players III-11
Aurafin Oro America III-11
HMS Jewelry Co III-11
Signet Group Plc - Retailer III-11
Michael Anthony Jewelers Inc III-12
Tiffany & Co. III-12
Topaz Group, Inc. III-12
B.Market Analytics III-13
Table 46: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Precious Jewelry by Product Segment - Gold Jewelry, Silver
Jewelry, Platinum Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Other Jewelry
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-13

Table 47: US Long-Term Projections for Precious Jewelry by
Product Segment - Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum
Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-14

Table 48: US Historic Review for Precious Jewelry by Product
Segment - Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum Jewelry,
Diamond Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-14

Table 49: US 20-Year Perspective for Precious Jewelry by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum Jewelry, Diamond
Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007
& 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15

2. Canada III-16
A.Market Analysis III-16
The Third Largest Producer of Diamonds III-16
Canadian Consumer Profile III-16
Trends Across III-16
Yellow Gold Revisits III-16
Antique Jewelry: The Emerging Market III-16
Diamond Ring - Marks the Nuptial Knot III-17
US Jewelers - In Demand III-17
Export-Import Scenario III-17
US—The Leading Exporter to Canada III-17
Distribution Channels III-17
B.Market Analytics III-18
Table 50: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Precious Jewelry by Product Segment - Gold Jewelry,
Silver Jewelry, Platinum Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Other
Jewelry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-18

Table 51: Canadian Long-Term Projections for Precious
Jewelry by Product Segment - Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry,
Platinum Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-18

Table 52: Canadian Historic Review for Precious Jewelry by
Product Segment - Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum
Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-19

Table 53: Canadian 20-Year Perspective for Precious Jewelry
by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
for Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum Jewelry, Diamond
Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007
& 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-19

3. Japan III-20
A.Market Analysis III-20
Outlook III-20
Jewelry Trends III-20
Engagement & Wedding Rings Take the Lead III-20
Increasing Brand Consciousness in Japan III-20
Emergence of Customized Jewelry III-21
Competitive Scenario III-21
Small Companies Dominate III-21
Distribution Network in the Hands of Wholesalers and Retailers III-21
Export - Import Scenario III-21
Table 54: Imports of Precious Metal Jewelry to Japan by
Product Category (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by
Value Sales (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-21

Table 55: Imports of Precious & Semi Precious Stones to
Japan (2004): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales III-22
Strategic Corporate Developments III-22
B.Market Analytics III-23
Table 56: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Precious Jewelry by Product Segment - Gold Jewelry,
Silver Jewelry, Platinum Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Other
Jewelry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-23

Table 57: Japanese Long-Term Projections for Precious
Jewelry by Product Segment - Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry,
Platinum Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-23

Table 58: Japanese Historic Review for Precious Jewelry by
Product Segment - Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum
Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-24

Table 59: Japanese 20-Year Perspective for Precious Jewelry
by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
for Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum Jewelry, Diamond
Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007
& 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-24

4. Europe III-25
A.Market Analysis III-25
Outlook III-25
Profound Variations III-25
Demographics III-25
Production Trends III-26
Table 60: Leading Producers of Gold Jewelry in Europe by
Volume (2003) (in Tons) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-26

Table 61: Silver Jewelry Fabrication in Europe (2005) -
Volume by Country(in Million Ounces) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-26
Export-Import Scenario III-26
Retail Structure III-26
Standards & Regulations III-27
Platinum Hallmark III-27
Distribution & Pricing Issues III-27
Trade Channels III-27
Prices III-27
B.Market Analytics III-28
Table 62: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Precious Jewelry by Geographic Region - France, Germany,
UK, Italy, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-28

Table 63: European Long-Term Projections for Precious
Jewelry by Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK, Italy,
Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-29

Table 64: European Historic Review for Precious Jewelry by
Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain,
Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through
2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-29

Table 65: European 20-Year Perspective for Precious Jewelry
by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
for France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia & Rest of
Europe for Years 1991, 1997, 2005 & 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-30

Table 66: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Precious Jewelry by Product Segment - Gold Jewelry,
Silver Jewelry, Platinum Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Other
Jewelry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-31

Table 67: European Long-Term Projections for Precious
Jewelry by Product Segment - Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry,
Platinum Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-31

Table 68: European Historic Review for Precious Jewelry by
Product Segment - Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum
Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-32

Table 69: European 20-Year Perspective for Precious Jewelry
by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
for Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum Jewelry, Diamond
Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007
& 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-32

4a. France III-33
A.Market Analysis III-33
Current & Future Analysis III-33
Champagne Country - An Abode for Trendy Jewelry III-33
Market for Silver Jewelry III-33
Consumer Behavior III-34
Table 70: Jewelry Market in France: Percentage Share
Breakdown by Purchase Occasions(includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-34
Table 71: French Jewelry Varieties: Market Share for Value
and Volume (2006) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-34
Regulatory Review III-34
Distribution Scenario III-35
Table 72: Gold Jewelry Market in France (2007E): Percentage
Share Breakdown by Distribution Outlet (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-35

Table 73: Silver Jewelry Market in France (2007E):
Percentage Share Breakdown by Distribution Outlet (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-35
Key players III-35
Christian Bernard Group III-35
B.Market Analytics III-36
Table 74: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Precious Jewelry by Product Segment - Gold Jewelry, Silver
Jewelry, Platinum Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Other Jewelry
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-36

Table 75: French Long-Term Projections for Precious Jewelry
by Product Segment - Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum
Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-36

Table 76: French Historic Review for Precious Jewelry by
Product Segment - Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum
Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-37

Table 77: French 20-Year Perspective for Precious Jewelry by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum Jewelry, Diamond
Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007
& 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-37

4b. Germany III-38
A.Market Analysis III-38
Current & Future Analysis III-38
Jewelry Market in Germany III-38
Silver Jewelry III-38
Influx of New Brands Revives Demand III-38
Key Players III-39
EganaGoldpfeil GmbH III-39
Strategic Developments III-39
B.Market Analytics III-40
Table 78: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Precious Jewelry by Product Segment - Gold Jewelry, Silver
Jewelry, Platinum Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Other Jewelry
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-40

Table 79: German Long-Term Projections for Precious Jewelry
by Product Segment - Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum
Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-40

Table 80: German Historic Review for Precious Jewelry by
Product Segment - Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum
Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-41

Table 81: German 20-Year Perspective for Precious Jewelry by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum Jewelry, Diamond
Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007
& 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-41

4c. United Kingdom III-42
A.Market Analysis III-42
Competitive Scenario III-42
Consumer Trends III-42
Gold Jewelry Market III-42
Silver Jewelry III-42
Distribution Channels III-43
Table 82: UK Jewelry Market (2007E): Percentage Breakdown
of Distribution Channels for Independent Jewelers,
Specialty Jewelers, Catalog Showrooms, Departmental Stores,
Mail Order Sales, and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-43
Retailer Review III-43
Signet Group Plc III-43
Strategic Corporate Developments III-43
B.Market Analytics III-45
Table 83: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Precious Jewelry by Product Segment - Gold Jewelry, Silver
Jewelry, Platinum Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Other Jewelry
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-45

Table 84: UK Long-Term Projections for Precious Jewelry by
Product Segment - Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum
Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-45

Table 85: UK Historic Review for Precious Jewelry by Product
Segment - Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum Jewelry,
Diamond Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-46

Table 86: UK 20-Year Perspective for Precious Jewelry by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum Jewelry, Diamond
Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007
& 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-46

4d. Italy III-47
A.Market Analysis III-47
Current & Future Analysis III-47
Leading the Way in Europe III-47
Market for Silver Jewelry III-47
Italian Consumer Preferences III-48
Changing Consumer Expenditures Pose a Threat III-48
Competition from Developing World III-48
Export Market III-48
Historic Review III-49
Table 87: Italian Jewelry Exports (in $Billion) During
2000-2003 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-49
Retail Channel Scenario III-49
Key Player -Review III-49
Bulgari III-49
UNOAERRE III-49
Strategic Corporate Developments III-50
B.Market Analytics III-51
Table 88: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Precious Jewelry by Product Segment - Gold Jewelry, Silver
Jewelry, Platinum Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Other Jewelry
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-51

Table 89: Italian Long-Term Projections for Precious Jewelry
by Product Segment - Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum
Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-51

Table 90: Italian Historic Review for Precious Jewelry by
Product Segment - Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum
Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-52

Table 91: Italian 20-Year Perspective for Precious Jewelry
by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
for Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum Jewelry, Diamond
Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007
& 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-52

4e. Spain III-53
A.Market Analysis III-53
Current & Future Analysis III-53
Overview III-53
Consumer Choices III-53
B.Market Analytics III-54
Table 92: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Precious Jewelry by Product Segment - Gold Jewelry, Silver
Jewelry, Platinum Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Other Jewelry
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-54

Table 93: Spanish Long-Term Projections for Precious Jewelry
by Product Segment - Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum
Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-54

Table 94: Spanish Historic Review for Precious Jewelry by
Product Segment - Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum
Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-55

Table 95: Spanish 20-Year Perspective for Precious Jewelry
by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
for Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum Jewelry, Diamond
Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007
& 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-55

4f. Russia III-56
A.Market Analysis III-56
Current & Future Analysis III-56
Russian Jewelry Market Overview III-56
Imports Scenario III-56
Customer Buying Patterns III-56
Jewelry Distribution Channel Review III-56
Strategic Corporate Developments III-57
Key Players III-57
Alrosa Co Ltd III-57
B.Market Analytics III-58
Table 96: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Precious Jewelry by Product Segment - Gold Jewelry, Silver
Jewelry, Platinum Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Other Jewelry
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-58

Table 97: Russian Long-Term Projections for Precious Jewelry
by Product Segment - Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum
Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-58

Table 98: Russian Historic Review for Precious Jewelry by
Product Segment - Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum
Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-59

Table 99: Russian 20-Year Perspective for Precious Jewelry
by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
for Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum Jewelry, Diamond
Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007
& 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-59

4g. Rest of Europe III-60
A.Market Analysis III-60
Switzerland III-60
Consumer Buying Patterns III-60
Competition III-60
Key Players III-61
Richemont Group (Switzerland) III-61
Poland III-61
Major Players III-61
Table 100: Leading Players in the Polish Jewelry Market
(2005): Percentage Share Breakdown by Sales (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-61
Foreign Investments III-61
Turkey III-62
Gold Jewelry III-62
Export Arena III-62
Silver Jewelry III-62
Strategic Corporate Developments III-62
B.Market Analytics III-64
Table 101: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Precious Jewelry by Product Segment - Gold
Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry
and Other Jewelry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-64

Table 102: Rest of Europe Long-Term Projections for Precious
Jewelry by Product Segment - Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry,
Platinum Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-64

Table 103: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Precious
Jewelry by Product Segment - Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry,
Platinum Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-65

Table 104: Rest of Europe 20-Year Perspective for Precious
Jewelry by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
Sales for Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum Jewelry,
Diamond Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets for Years 1991,
1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-65

5. Asia-Pacific III-66
A.Market Analysis III-66
B.Market Analytics III-66
Table 105: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Precious Jewelry by Geographic Region - China,
India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-66

Table 106: Asia-Pacific* Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Precious Jewelry by Geographic Region - China,
India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-67

Table 107: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Precious Jewelry
by Geographic Region - China, India, and Rest of
Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-67

Table 108: Asia-Pacific 20-Year Perspective for Precious
Jewelry by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific for
Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-68

Table 109: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Precious Jewelry by Product Segment - Gold
Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Platinum Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry
and Other Jewelry Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-69

Table 110: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Precious
Jewelry by Product Segment - Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry,
Platinum Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry and Other Jewelry Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-69

Table 111: Asia-Pacific Historic Review fo Precious Jewelry