A Look Ahead to the Tucson Gem Shows
The economic outlook has improved, but the cautious mood suggests there might be good-but-not-great demand. Prices for most stones other than the truly special are expected to stabilize.
Colored Stone MarketIt’s the Economy
In a broader look at market conditions, GemGuide dives into the role consumer sentiment could be playing in the sluggish mood the gem and jewelry industry is seeing.
Colored Stone MarketA Softer Market
The colored stone market remains relatively stable, though demand for certain qualities has softened and prices for some goods are also on the decline.
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The typical summer slowdown brings an expected easing of demand for U.S. colored stone dealers.
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The first quarter of the year saw a modest slowing for the trade, especially given the failures in the U.S. banking sector, and more dealers are indicating sales calls have slowed.
Colored Stone MarketColored Stone Market – January 2023
In the early days of 2023, we prepare for the AGTA GemFair against the backdrop uncertain economic outlook. Yet, prices in many of the commonly traded colored stone categories have maintained support.
Colored Stone MarketColored Stone Market – November/December 2022
The big story this fall remains the impact of inflation across sectors of the global economy. The ripple effect has been a substantial selloff in the U.S. Stock Market, among others evaporating substantial wealth. Given the…
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During the past two years, gem dealers have, for the most part, been on the positive side of an unprecedented pandemic-influenced market cycle.
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During the past two years, market conditions have been very favorable for the U.S. gem and jewelry industry, especially at the retail level.
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After two relatively strong years of growth for the gem and jewelry industry, the market is entering a phase where rising costs of consumer staples as well as growing concern that the war in the Ukraine may expand in scope, consumer spending on nonessenials is expected to taper.
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