Humans have worn jewelry for many thousands of years. It is one of the most ancient and enduring forms of personal expression. Whether it’s a luxurious diamond necklace, or a simple charm bracelet, jewelry can make the wearer instantly feel more confident and stylish. In 2022, the
amounted to about 28 billion euros. Globally, the lion’s share of the
generated in 2022 is attributed to three countries: China was the largest, followed closely by India and the United States. The
is expected to increase from about 270 billion U.S. dollars in 2022 to over 330 billion dollars by 2026. One of the most exciting new innovations in the jewelry industry is
, which are often indistinguishable from natural diamonds, and are expected to become much more common and readily available in the near future.
Global demand
The
demand for gold worldwide rose to more than 4,740 metric tons in 2022, the highest demand in a decade. There are
several different industries that use gold, and in 2021, the largest of these was the jewelry industry. In 2021, the
jewelry industry used over 2,200 metric tons of gold, accounting for more than double any other sector. Regionally, India and China account for the largest share of
global gold jewelry demand.
Diamonds are probably the most iconic gemstone to be used in jewelry production, thought of by many as a symbol of everlasting love and luxury. In 2021, the
diamond jewelry market was valued at about 87 billion U.S. dollars worldwide.
Silver and
platinum are two other commonly used jewelry materials, though platinum jewelry has seen a downwards trend in popularity over the years.
Leading retailers
Some of the top jewelry retailers worldwide are Signet Jewelers, Richemont Group, and LVMH Group.
Signet Jewelers generates the majority of its sales through bridal and fashion jewelry.
LVMH Group attributed five percent of its total revenue to jewelry and watches, which amounted to around
10.6 billion U.S. dollars in 2022. LMVH owns the brands Bulgari, Hublot, Chaumet, and acquired the well-known brand Tiffany and Co. in 2021.
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