| 300% average markup in Europe? Is this possible on akoya pearls? Certainly it is not the normal markup in the U.S. in so far as I can determine.
On Chinese freshwater, the markup is higher this is because (I have been buying freshwater since the late 80's) the quality for the wholesale dollar is dramatically better so often one finds oneself with large freshwater that looks as good as Southseas selling at 15-20% of the price of a comparable Southsea pearl. Im speaking now of 9+ mm rounds and large fine pears and buttons. |