06.02.12
That sales were up, in some cases significantly, a sizable proportion found business flat or even down from last year.
Still, most were smiling when all was said and done.
Chrysa Cohen, proprietress of Continental Jewelers in Wilmington, Del. , says store sales had already jumped 10 percent over last year’s—and she expects sales to be 15 percent up by the end of the week.
“People seem to be more ‘up’ this year, and settled into the ‘new stable,’” Cohen says. “They’re spending less than they would have five years ago, but seem less fearful overall.”
Her two big sellers: bridal jewelry and Pandora. She also saw a rise in estate jewelry.
“We’ve seen less especially design requests this year,” she says. “When normally we would be rushing to get all the frame work done in the store during the holidays, this year has been smooth sailing.”
Shannon Waits, aide manger of Clater Jewelers in Louisville, Kent.
Source: Jewelers Circular Keystone Online