Tiffany Leads Purchases for Ultra-Wealthy Women

(IDEX Online News) – Forget Breakfast at Tiffany’s, ultra-wealthy women are ordering lunch, dinner and a midnight snack at the luxury jeweler. According to the latest survey by the Luxury Institute, Tiffany & Co. is the go-to jewelry brand for individuals with a minimum net worth of $5 million.

David Yurman and Cartier follow Tiffany in the spending stakes. And it’s not just because of product offering. The survey found that the three market leaders are also the top three jewelers where ultra-wealthy women have a preferred salesperson.

“Relationship selling is not something exclusive to markets like high-end automobiles, real estate and wealth management services,” said Luxury Institute CEO Milton Pedraza. “Even in luxury jewelry and fashion, relationships cultivated by trust and an understanding of customer preferences can help boost both the frequency and size of sales.”

The survey also found that ultra-wealthy men are less likely than women to build relationships with salespeople.

Pentamillionaire men and women both agree that the top ways salespeople build lasting relationships are by making them feel comfortable, communicating honestly, earning their trust and recognizing them on store visits.

More than half of ultra-wealthy women who purchase from both jewelry and fashion brands say they appreciate handwritten thank you notes.