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Irshgrl31201 · ‎03-18-2010

On 6/26/2014 Marienkaefer2 said:
On 6/26/2014 Irshgrl31201 said:
I am 44 and a generation x'er too. There was a time when I really didn't care but now I am obsessed with art deco period jewelry. I couldn't afford estate stuff in my 20's and most of my 30's but now I love it and I love the quality.

I have a good mix of everything.

I think that's cool...And different.

In my post I was thinking of the typical fine jewelry out in the marketplace. And buying lots of it. Not that there's anything wrong with that...We all have our tastes.

But you are talking about specialized collections.

I love local artisan made jewelry and Native American jewelry...Navajo, Hopi...

OMG I love that too. I also love Navajo and Hopi as well as Zuni. I just got a beautiful Zuni cuff. My brother lives in NM and we visit him about once or twice a year and visit all the great artisans in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. I could walk around those shops forever.

Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.
JFK

scotttie · ‎03-09-2010

There is much talk about this in the jewelry business I can attest to that. Sales are hurting badly.

I also recently read that expensive clothing like high end blue jeans etc are not so popular with a lot of the young people anymore (wish my girl would get the memo LOL) and it is because they want to spend their money on all the electronics etc.

Even getting drivers' licenses is not as big a deal with the younger generation from what we have observed in my family and friends as well.

****thanks for posting this article gato do you have a link? I would like to pass it on.

Marienkaefer2 · ‎03-09-2010

On 6/26/2014 Irshgrl31201 said:
On 6/26/2014 Marienkaefer2 said:
On 6/26/2014 Irshgrl31201 said:
I am 44 and a generation x'er too. There was a time when I really didn't care but now I am obsessed with art deco period jewelry. I couldn't afford estate stuff in my 20's and most of my 30's but now I love it and I love the quality.

I have a good mix of everything.

I think that's cool...And different.

In my post I was thinking of the typical fine jewelry out in the marketplace. And buying lots of it. Not that there's anything wrong with that...We all have our tastes.

But you are talking about specialized collections.

I love local artisan made jewelry and Native American jewelry...Navajo, Hopi...

OMG I love that too. I also love Navajo and Hopi as well as Zuni. I just got a beautiful Zuni cuff. My brother lives in NM and we visit him about once or twice a year and visit all the great artisans in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. I could walk around those shops forever.

Oh yes, I love New Mexico! I am from Arizona, and I had my favorite places to go to find this jewelry too. I miss doing that.

If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.--Marcus Tullius Cicero

Marienkaefer2 · ‎03-09-2010

On 6/26/2014 scotttie said:
There is much talk about this in the jewelry business I can attest to that. Sales are hurting badly.

I also recently read that expensive clothing like high end blue jeans etc are not so popular with a lot of the young people anymore (wish my girl would get the memo LOL) and it is because they want to spend their money on all the electronics etc.

Even getting drivers' licenses is not as big a deal with the younger generation from what we have observed in my family and friends as well.

****thanks for posting this article gato do you have a link? I would like to pass it on.

scotttie,

I know what you mean about driver licenses. Some friends of ours have kids in their twenties. Neither has a driver's license, and neither wants one. They live in a major city, so no problem getting around with public transportation. But one may have to start driving for her job, and so it's a bit of a problem.

If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.--Marcus Tullius Cicero

Puzzle Piece · ‎06-29-2010

I'm a baby boomer - late baby boomer. We have had certain philosophy's preached to us and blah blah. The younger gals want us to leave them our jewelry and accessories. They want to spend their money on cosmetic surgery and the like.

Never Forget the Native American Indian Holocaust

golding76 · ‎05-19-2012

I would suspect that men's suits have taken a hit as well, what with the casual attire worn in companies that are run completely differently from the old models. Quick: Picture Mark Zuckerberg. What is he wearing?

Many millennials use his model for business as their own -- from the personal schedules to attire.

I suppose ladies wear, too, has taken a hit.

scotttie · ‎03-09-2010

On 6/26/2014 Marienkaefer2 said:
On 6/26/2014 scotttie said:
There is much talk about this in the jewelry business I can attest to that. Sales are hurting badly.

I also recently read that expensive clothing like high end blue jeans etc are not so popular with a lot of the young people anymore (wish my girl would get the memo LOL) and it is because they want to spend their money on all the electronics etc.

Even getting drivers' licenses is not as big a deal with the younger generation from what we have observed in my family and friends as well.

****thanks for posting this article gato do you have a link? I would like to pass it on.

scotttie,

I know what you mean about driver licenses. Some friends of ours have kids in their twenties. Neither has a driver's license, and neither wants one. They live in a major city, so no problem getting around with public transportation. But one may have to start driving for her job, and so it's a bit of a problem.

Where I live it's pretty much a must to be able to drive but the kids are putting it off longer and longer. It's just not important as long as mom and dad will haul them around LOL . I don't mean none of the kids do, but I remember when I was a kid it was like you would DIE if you didn't get your license LOL!

------ · ‎03-10-2010

scottie, here's your link:

http://www.jckonline.com/2014/06/25/millennials-less-interested-in-jewelry-than-prior-generations-su...

Marienkaefer2 · ‎03-09-2010

scotttie, I agree. Where I lived too...everyone wanted their license.

I had to have it for work and school, as my high school was out of the district where we lived.

My parents NEVER hauled us around. At 17 I got a beater car...$1000 if I remember.....lol...And off I went!

If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.--Marcus Tullius Cicero

scotttie · ‎03-09-2010

On 6/26/2014 ------ said:
scottie, here's your link:

http://www.jckonline.com/2014/06/25/millennials-less-interested-in-jewelry-than-prior-generations-su...

Thank you! I have some friends who might be able to use this info.