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Wednesday, 30th March 2005 (8741 views)

Global jewellery sales were up 40 per cent at Christie's last year, according to the company's full year results.<br/><br/>Sales of jewellery reached $220.7 million compared to 2003, with sales in Asia increasing the most to $50.3 million, a 55 per cent rise.<br/><br/>In addition, European sales were up by 34 per cent and US sales rose by 38 per cent.<br/><br/>According to Rapaport, Christie's attributed the results to a renewed confidence in jewellery as a value investment and the high demand for signed jewels and unusual gemstones, which are currently scare in the market.<br/><br/>Christie's expects these trends to continue throughout 2005.<img alt="track" src="http://directnews.dehavilland.co.uk/dn.gif?feedid=196&itemid=8151839"/>

 

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