Market Trends of Gems and Jewelry Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Gems & Jewelry Market according to our research experts:
Rising Demand for Gems & Jewellery Owing to the Emerging Middle Class
With the steady growth of the global economy and the increase in disposable income and spending power of the population, the demand for luxury goods such as gems and jewelry is increasing dramatically, which is a major factor contributing to the growth of the global economy. As well as that, different cultures around the world follow different customs regarding the adoption of ornaments. Accordingly, the emergence of new gift exchange practices during festivals and the shift in consumer preferences towards celebration gifts and gifts for their friends and families are also driving the growth of the gem and jewelry market in the five years to come. During the next five years, the gems and jewelry market is expected to steadily expand as a result of the increasing demand for branded jewelry products among the middle-class group of consumers and the assurance of the authenticity and purity of luxury metals and gems in jewelry.
In middle-class and upper-middle-class families, luxury materials such as gold and silver are viewed as symbols of wealth and prestige. Modern jewelry designs and materials such as platinum, white gold, rose gold, etc. are among the things that are used in jewelry making today. As a result, they are quickly becoming accepted in the market, mostly by working women looking for lighter, more comfortable jewelry. According to the Gems Jewellery Export Promotion Council, India's export of modern materials jewelry has increased dramatically. The export of polished lab-grown diamonds grew by 211%, platinum jewelry grew by 180%, silver jewelry grew by 61%, and studded gold jewelry grew by 60% in 2021 over 2020.
Asia-Pacific is the Largest Market
In Asia-Pacific, the gems and jewelry market is witnessing changes in consumer preferences due to the adoption of the Western lifestyle. Consumers are demanding new designs and varieties in jewelry, and branded jewelers are able to fulfill their changing demands better than the local, unorganized players. Moreover, an increase in per capita income has led to an increase in sales of jewelry in countries like India, where jewelry is considered a status symbol. Luxury jewelry, especially gold jewelry, is witnessing an increase in demand in the country. The strong performance of the real jewelry segment is expected to drive the Asian jewelry market.
Manufacturers of gems and jewelry in the region are more focused on developing new and innovative designs to fulfill the changing needs and demands of consumers by using advanced technologies, such as computer-aided design (CAD) and rapid prototyping (RP), that play a vital role in incorporating 3D printing in jewelry. Additionally, gems & jewelry manufacturers are developing and updating their e-commerce platforms with the aim of increasing sales of gems & jewelry to consumers via e-commerce platforms in order to increase their profits. For instance, in December 2022, in an effort to elevate jewelry shopping experiences, Perfect Corp., a Taiwan-based company, developed high-precision real-time live AR and AI-powered virtual try-on technology that allows customers to experience 3D necklaces in real time.
