Diamonds are the most sold gems, accounting for about 90% of the world's gem sales. Judging from the specifications and varieties of diamonds, there are many diamonds below $3,500 in the market recently, especially those with $65,438 +0,000 ~ 2,000 and $65,438+0 carat. This demand is all over the consumer market, and its price has gradually increased by 7% ~ 8%. During the period of 1994, De Beers invested millions to expand the diamond market in China, and the preferred cities were Guangzhou, Shanghai and Fuzhou. Soon, "a diamond lasts forever, and an eternal one" has been deeply rooted in people's hearts. Diamonds occupy a large share in the national jewelry market. Due to the urgent need for young people to accept western cultural knowledge, diamond rings have become the first choice for young people when they get married. So that China's diamond sales have ranked eighth in the world.
At present, in colored gems, the output of high-quality raw materials is declining and the price is rising. Sapphire, for example, is increasing by 15% to 20% every year in the international market, and the price of famous gemstones is increasing by 20% every year. 1992 The low-priced and medium-priced gemstones are mainly "warm colors", such as pink zircon, pink tourmaline, pink spinel and pink sapphire, which are deeply loved by consumers.
Pearl is the most active and best-selling pearl jewelry in the international market. Earrings with a price of 50-500 dollars are the first choice, followed by pearl rings, pendants and pins with a price of about 500 dollars. High-grade pearls are very popular in the American market, while the consumption of middle and low-grade pearls is weak.
It is reported that the total retail sales of 1999 world pearl market is about 4 billion to 5 billion dollars. Although the pearl market sales in Japan and Southeast Asia have not reached the best state two years ago, the total pearl sales of 1999 have accounted for 45% of the total world sales (60% two years ago), and the total jewelry sales in Southeast Asia have reached 65,438+. As the world's largest pearl jewelry market, the United States' sales in 1999 was about 147 billion US dollars, accounting for about 36% of the global total, surpassing Japan and ranking first in the world.
China is a big country that breeds pearls. 199 The output of cultured pearls accounted for 96% of the total pearl production in the world, while the sales in the same year were about 540 million dollars, accounting for only 12% of the world sales. Therefore, the quality of pearl culture and the production technology of employees need to be greatly improved. Make the output and output value of pearls reach the best level.
Jade is a traditional jade species in the minds of China people, and it has a broad market prospect. Bracelets, pendants, avalokitesvara, Buddha statues, birthday stars and other small pendants are particularly popular, and are deeply loved by people of all levels and ages. The traditional jade distribution centers in China are Ruili, Tengchong, Guangdong and Yunnan. At present, the jade market in Yangmei, Pingzhou, Sihui and other places in Guangdong is developing rapidly. According to industry statistics, more than 70% jadeite products in Yunnan market are processed in Guangdong and sold back to Yunnan. No less than 200 tons of Zhuangtou materials are shipped to Guangdong every month. Jieyang people in Guangdong directly participate in the mining of jade mines in Myanmar. Some professionals are looking for high pigments in the mining area and actively participate in the auction in Wacheng, Myanmar. 75% of the local small high-color pigments were taken away by Jieyang people. There are more than 2,700 people engaged in jade processing industry in Jieyang. Take bracelets as an example, the daily processing capacity is 8000 ~ 1 10,000. Pingzhou, Guangdong, mainly processes mid-range jade ornaments; Guangdong Sihui will process low-grade small sculptures such as Guanyin, Buddha statue and birthday star. The rapid development of high-,medium-and low-grade jade distribution centers has brought severe pressure and challenges to Ruili, Yunnan, the traditional jade distribution center. Ruili and Tengchong in Yunnan are close to the origin of jadeite and have convenient trading channels. There are still a large number of foreign businessmen entering the Yunnan border to engage in gem trading activities. She also has a unique geographical advantage and a good foundation for development.
The gem market in China is quietly warming up, and people are gradually shifting from gold consumption to gems. This is a change from the traditional value concept of preserving value to the new concept of aesthetic and value integration. The sales prospects of middle and low-grade gems and jewelry are promising, especially the jewelry between 500 ~ 1000 yuan is the best seller, and the diamond ornaments are the best seller in the country. Diamond rings with a price of 3,000 ~ 5,000 yuan are promising, and tens of thousands or even tens of thousands of high-grade gems are beginning to have interest. With the improvement of people's living standards, jewelry plays an important role in dressing up people's lives.