Survey results presented during a meeting at the Senate, organized by Federpreziosi Confcommercio.
The Italian jewelry sector is knocking on Parliament’s door. This was the focus of a meeting organized by Federpreziosi Confcommercio, held in the Sala dell’Istituto di Santa Maria in Aquiro at the Italian Senate. An analysis of the sector’s current situation was presented by Pierluigi Ascani, president of Format Research, based on data from a survey conducted for the Federpreziosi Observatory, which involved 810 Italian industry professionals. The overview of the distribution network clearly highlighted the economic scale of a sector comprising over 11,800 businesses—a sector examined here specifically in relation to international tourism.
Stefano Andreis, president of Federpreziosi Confcommercio, emphasized the need for security—an essential requirement for a profession where the fear of crime affects not only daily operations but also the long-term viability of businesses and, consequently, the willingness to invest. The survey reveals that 63.4% of operators report a decline in their sense of security, while 94.2% call for improvements regarding insurance coverage. Alongside these concerns, there is a focus on competitiveness and the need for regulatory simplification.
When asked whether they would choose to open a jewelry store today, only 9.3% of respondents answered no. The demand for security—sought through measures such as reducing the burden of insurance costs, increasing the visibility and presence of law enforcement, and enhancing territorial oversight—is therefore coupled with a firm commitment to continue doing business, creating jobs, and preserving a commercial legacy that has spanned generations.
Stefano Andreis, President of Federpreziosi Confcommercio
Cost sustainability is therefore a priority—a point underscored by the Federation’s director, Steven Tranquilli—particularly through the collaborative mechanisms outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding on video surveillance already signed with the Ministry of the Interior. If this solution were to be implemented extensively across other commercial businesses—as advocated by the entire Confcommercio organization—it would significantly strengthen the security network.
Also participating in the meeting were Vincenzo Aucella, Senior Vice President of Federpreziosi Confcommercio and President of Assocoral, and Agostino Gazzo, a national board member and President of Federpreziosi Genoa, both of whom shared insights into the sector’s experiences and future outlook.
