Abstract
This report investigates what are the main characteristics of the market that are contributing to its resilience, and what key trends are determining its future prospects.
Amid a whirl of new design introductions across the board, the single most important trend today is the move upmarket. Consumer expectations are rising and buyers are increasingly looking for more - for pieces that have that extra stand-out factor and jewellery of higher quality.
This could be part of a small incipient trend away from the dominance of throwaway fashion at the budget end and a greater regard for quality and durability