Global jewellery sales will grow at 4.6 per cent year-on-year to touch USD 185 billion in 2010 and USD 230 billion in 2015. Palladium is expected to establish
itself as an alternative metal for jewellery fabrication, while gold and diamond
jewellery will continue to dominate the market together, accounting for about 82 per cent. Diamond jewellery will be the slowest growing segment at a CAGR of 3.3 per cent.