europeforvisitors - 2:16 am on Jan 21, 2007 (gmt 0)

Actually, a lot of people searching on terms like "jewelry" are searching for information, not to buy something. Now, if they're searching for a specific jewelry product--such as "widgetco chronograph--maybe that's a different story.

If you read Google's mission statement, it becomes clear that, in cases of doubt, Google should err on the side of information, not some retailer's product listing. (After all, Froogle exists for people who want to shop.)