Jewelry - US - May 2008
Jewelry - US - May 2008

The jewelry sector spans everything from inexpensive costume pieces for everyday wear, to special items such as engagement rings and watches designed to commemorate special occasions, to investment level pieces priced and sold like fine art. This report summarizes market size and key product and growth trends for the jewelry sector, based on industry research as well as Mintel's proprietary consumer research. Analysis provided in this report include:

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Overview

Overview

This report provides in-depth analysis and insight supported by a range of data. At the same time, introductory and top-level content is provided to give you an overview of the issues covered.

Scope and Themes
Executive Summary
Insights and Opportunities
Fast Forward Trends
Retail Channels—Overview

Market

Market

Mintel provides a range of market information, frequently through the category level, including market size and forecasting, complete with market drivers that illustrate the forces that shape a category or market.

Market Size and Forecast
Competitive Context
Segment Performance—Overview
Segment Performance—Gemstone Jewelry
Segment Performance—Costume Jewelry
Segment Performance—Karat Gold Jewelry
Segment Performance—Watches
Segment Performance—Other Jewelry
Market Drivers

Consumer

Consumer

Mintel's proprietary consumer research provides our analysts with the attitudinal and behavioral data used to provide valuable insight to topical issues.

Attitudes and Motivations
Cluster Analysis—Brand Seekers, Bargain Hunters, Chain Store Buyers
Custom Consumer Groups

Brand/Company

Brand/Company

Mintel provides overviews of the top brands and manufacturers, and uses consumer research to explore attitudes and reactions to brands, as well as insight into what will resonate with consumers.

Leading Companies
Brand Qualities
Innovation and Innovators
Advertising and Promotion

Data

Data

Reports provide appendices of data to support the research and insight produced. Our tables of data are easily manipulated and downloadable to support your research needs and covers factors from consumer attitudes to market forecasts.

Appendix: Other Useful Consumer Tables
Appendix: Trade Associations

Other

Retail Channels—Jewelry Stores
Retail Channels—Department and Clothing Stores
Retail Channels—Discounters and Mass Merchandisers
Retail Channels—Non-Store and Other Retailers
Items of Jewelry Purchased
Jewelry Purchases
Buying Behavior
Wedding Jewelry