Global jewellery demand up 17% in first quarter of 2007

"...One of the main reasons for this growth is the rising income levels in some of the main jewellery-buying areas like India, China and the Middle East thanks to solid GDP growth, the report said. It said consumer demand was especially vibrant in India and mainland China, where it rose by 50% year-on-year and 31% year-on-year, respectively..."