Here is the list of issues we have been covering — we are up to number 8. The Gig Economy Millennials Climate Change Consolidation and/or Decline Natural Diamonds vs Lab-Grown Banking Image Demographics Retail Evolution Industry Structure _________________________________________________________________ I am always surprised at the range and depth of demographic information that gets published in every media. The flood of data that the federal government and private organizations gather and distribute gives us a remarkable view of where we stand, and where we have been. Maybe even where we are headed. As ever in demographics, the view is global, or national, and then, if one is interested, it can be sliced and diced even further by state or city. For us in the gem and jewelry business, it is helpful to see macro trends and projections, even though we are such a stratified and fragmented industry that our specific outlooks can vary greatly. Let's start by lo
Observations on trends and events in the gem and fine jewelry business.