Do you think jewelry sales will increase or decrease...

[hermes_lemming]

given the tough economy? I'm not sure...
The average carat size for a diamond ring keeps growng and now other fashion houses have ventured into jewelry.

 

[ayla]

Tiffany sales have fallen, Cartier has offered COUPONS! It looks like it might be tough times all around.

 

[meechelley]

Cartier has coupon?! Where can we get some?

 

[ayla]

^^ I think it's over now - http://forum.purseblog.com/the-jewe...-certificate-for-purchase-5k-more-400618.html

But there may be more coming up - http://forum.purseblog.com/the-jewelry-box/cartier-centennial-430736.html

 

[hermes_lemming]

^ Yes, I heard about those coupons. I also heard that they were willing to lower their prices for the customers if need be. Desperate times indeed.

 

[ayla]

^ But it's super times if you have some money in hand and you're shopping !

 

[Koga]

I was recently offered discount on some jewelry when I visited both Harry Winston and Cartier.

 

[Swanky]

If you can't eat it, drink it or burn it - you don't need it. Anything else is falling in value right now as it's not a necessity.

 

[GnomeNisse]

My sales have decreased but my buying has not. I'm overloaded with inventory right now because I've gotten such amazing wholesale deals, I couldn't say no.

 

[DreamingBeauty]

Sales of everything are decreasing, why would jewelry be exempt? All retail is hurting now.

 

[everything posh]

I was recently offered discount on some jewelry when I visited both Harry Winston and Cartier.

Not sure about Cartier, but i know at HW they are always willing to negotiate a better price for you. Of course with these hard times the discount might be larger!