American consumers continued to loosen their purse strings in February, and jewelry demand strengthened. This is a continuation of the healthy spending trend which began during the 2009 holiday selling season. February is important for jewelers, since Valentine’s Day, the second largest selling event of the year, occurs during the month.
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