MJSA Journal Online
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Monthly trade magazine features news and information for professional designers and manufacturers, with
special features including the "Annual Metal Market Forecast and Trends Report" (July edition)
and the "A Look Ahead" report (December edition) which details
the current state of the industry and people and companies to watch in the year ahead. Free trial subscription
is available upon request.
MJSA Online Articles & Videos: Issues & Trends
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Online articles and videos library section includes documents which address various industry issues
and trends, with topics covered in this section including leading areas of growth and development in
the design and manufacturing forecast, three biggest issues
facing manufacturers, and annual metal market forecast and trends. Member login is required for access
to items included in this section.
Freedonia Focus market research report analyzes demand and shipments at the manufacturers' level, with information provided in the report including historical demand and forecasts by product segment (e.g., fine jewelry; watches, clocks, and parts; and costume jewelry and novelties), and manufacturers profiled including Tiffany & Co., Citizens Holdings Co. Ltd., and Fossil Group, Inc.
Market research report analyzes key supply and demand trends for this product sector in the U.S., with information provided including historical and forecast sales by product category (real jewellery made with precious metal and gemstones, and costume jewellery made with non-precious metal and semi-precious or faux gemstones) and type (e.g., earrings, neckwear, rings, and wristwear).
Market research report provides detailed analysis of the market for these products by major global region (North America, Europe, APAC, and ROW) and product segment (e.g., gold, diamond, silver, platinum, and palladium), with key vendors profiled in the report including Chow Tai Fook Group, Compagnie Financière Richemont, Signet Jewelers, Rajesh Exports, and LVMH Moët Hennessy.
Research report analyzes the global market for diamonds and gemstones, with topics addressed in the report including product classification and characteristics, market analysis by geographic region (e.g., U.S., China, India, Europe), growth drivers, market trends, industry challenges, competitive landscape, and major producer profiles (e.g., Alrosa, Petra Diamonds, Gem Fields, and De Beers).
Annual reports analyze current trends in the global diamond industry, with topics addressed in the reports including overview of key trends, rough diamond production, diamond cutting and polishing, finished product manufacturing and retailing, key challenges and trends for players along the value chain, global supply and demand forecast models, risks and disruptive factors, and key takeaways.
Market analysis report provides industry statistics for a user-defined area on a national, state, county, metro area, or zip code level, with data provided including number of companies, market volume and sales trends, average company sales, sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, average employee wage, and business start up activity and failure rates. Sample report can be viewed online.
Financial benchmarking section of this report provides an analysis of industry income and expenses as a percentage of revenue by major category (e.g., purchases, wages, depreciation, marketing, rent, utilities, other costs, and earnings before interest and taxes) for the most recent year and line graphs indicating trends for each category over the past five years. Sample report can be viewed free online.
Annual employment statistics survey provides hourly and annual wage data for personnel employed in this sector, with job categories covered in the survey including jewelers and precious stone workers who design and fabricate products using gold, silver, other precious metals, and gems, and etchers and engravers who etch or engrave items for decorative, personalization, or identification purposes.
Free online service provides median salary and hourly wage rate data for selected job positions in this manufacturing sector such as production manager, designer, jeweler, goldsmith, jewelry maker, and polisher, with employers for which salary or hourly wage data is provided including Alex and Ani, LLC, Frederick Goldman, Inc., Harry Winston, Inc., Sterling Jewelers, Inc., Stuller, Inc., and Tiffany & Co.