JNA Mar 2020

INDICATORS 8 | JNA Mar/Apr 2020 Prices of pink diamonds increased the most in the last 10 years compared to those of blue and yellow stones, according to the Fancy Color Research Foundation. Citing latest results of the Fancy Color Diamond Index, the foundation said that from 2010 to 2019, the general index showed a steady market price increase of 77 per cent, led by pink diamonds, which rose 116 per cent, followed by blue and yellow diamonds, which went up 81 per cent and 21 per cent, respectively. 彩鑽研究基金會 (FCRF) 引述彩鑽指數 Fancy Color Diamond Index 的最新結果指， 從 2010 至 2019 年，該綜合指數顯示市場價格穩定增長 77% ，其中粉紅鑽漲幅達 116% ，其次是藍鑽 81% 及黃鑽 21% 。 All sizes and intensities in pink, blue and yellow 各尺碼與深淺的粉紅、藍及黃鑽 According to Platinum Guild International’s latest insight report, young and affluent Indians are embracing platinum as a symbol of modern love and self-expression. 國際鉑金協會在最近發表的報告中指，印度年青富裕族將鉑金飾視為時尚愛情與個性表徵。 The Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry said shipments of Swiss watches started on a high note prior to the novel coronavirus outbreak, reflecting a 9.4 per cent year-on-year increase in January. Most markets maintained a steady pace of growth, with the US recording a 15.2 per cent rise. Hong Kong, still reeling from the impact of violent protests in the city and now the coronavirus outbreak, saw a 25 per cent decline in exports. 瑞士鐘錶工業聯合會指，在新冠肺炎爆發前的 2020 年 1 月份按年 出口升幅達 9.4% 。各主要市場表現穩定，對美國出口增 15.2% ， 對受去年社會事件影響後接續被疫症拖累的香港市場則跌 25% 。 Platinum strikes a chord with young Indians 鉑金於印度受寵 Source 資料來源 : PGI India Brand Tracker, 2019 Source 資料來源 : FCRF Pink diamond prices soar 116% from 2010 粉紅鑽價倍升 Swiss watch exports up 9.4% in Jan 瑞士錶出口溢近一成 2 out of 3 young women spontaneously recall platinum as a precious metal for jewellery 2/3年輕女性直覺認為鉑金是首飾貴金 屬材質 Young women believe that platinum is the choice of today’s generation 年輕女性認為鉑金是當代之選 66 % 64 % Young women strongly consider platinum as their choice of metal for precious jewellery 年輕女性強烈選擇鉑金作為首飾用 貴金屬 Young women believe that platinum makes them stand out 年輕女性認為鉑金使她們出類拔萃 85 % 63 % Young women believe that platinum is a precious metal 年輕女性認為鉑金是貴金屬 Young women believe that platinum is best to show their social status 年輕女性認為鉑金是凸顯社會地位的 最佳之選 65 % 60 % Young women believe that platinum is a rare/extraordinary/unique metal 年輕女性認為鉑金是稀有獨特金屬 Young women believe that platinum is a clear symbol of love 年輕女性認為鉑金是愛的象徵 65 % 64 % Markets 市場 Mil. of CHF 百萬 CHF Change 增減 Share 份額 USA 美國 205.9 +15.2% 11.5% Hong Kong 香港 183.9 -25.0% 10.3% China 中國內地 161.2 +6.9% 9.0% Japan 日本 133.9 +14.9% 7.5% Singapore 新加坡 107.6 +23.1% 6.0% United Kingdom 英國 99.2 -13.9% 5.6% Total 6 markets 合共 891.7 -0.3% 49.9%