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Boston, MA--It appears that milestone-driven categories, such as engagement rings--which were up 5% in gross sales including both natural and lab grown but declined 9% in units--continued to outperform more discretionary unit categories, based on year-over-year comparative performance in January.

Wedding rings — continued to outperform more discretionary unit categories, based on year-over-year comparative performance in January with diamond wedding bands up 16% in sales and precious metal wedding bands up 18% in sales.

These emotionally anchored purchases often hold strategic importance in early-year selling cycles as shoppers prioritize meaningful, long-term purchases.

This Statistical Update is provided by Sherry Smith, VP, Coaching Strategy & Development at Edge Retail Academy and reflects top-line data aggregated from approximately 1,500 independent retail jewelry companies utilizing The Edge POS Software.

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