PGI names winners of first Basel platinum awards
New York--Platinum Guild International (PGI) has chosen three manufacturers as winners in the first annual Platinum Design Awards from this year's BaselWorld watch and jewelry show.
Precious-metals marketers take latest ads online
New York--The Platinum Guild International (PGI) has a strong grasp of why consumers should choose platinum, and for years, PGI has proclaimed those reasons in its advertising campaigns.
PGI launches multimedia platinum campaign
New York--Platinum Guild International (PGI) has executed a multimedia marketing campaign to reach consumers and the trade across a variety of mediums, including broadcast, print and online, ensuring...
Bridal market to fuel jewelry sales in 2008
New York—Experts predict jewelry sales will increase in 2008, despite the sluggish U.S. economy, thanks in large part to the bridal category.
PGI reveals innovative pieces at lower prices
New York—Dispelling the myth that buying platinum jewelry always means spending big money, Platinum Guild International (PGI) showcased pieces with price points of $5,000 or less at its Editor...
PGI preps TV stars with platinum
Beverly Hills, Calif.—Television's night to shine—the annual Emmy Awards ceremony—is coming up this Sunday, and the stars are aptly preparing.
PGI takes training show on the road
New York—The Platinum Guild International (PGI) will host its Platinum Technical Road Show beginning late this summer and touring selected cities throughout the country.
WJA announces 'DIVA' design winners
Las Vegas—The Women's Jewelry Association (WJA) has named the top three winners of its annual DIVA design competition, which focused this year on platinum bridal-jewelry designs.
WJA DIVA design competition goes platinum
Las Vegas—The 2007 Women's Jewelry Association (WJA) DIVA design competition will focus on platinum bridal designs with the theme "Two People, Three Platinum Rings."
PGI partners see 20 percent increase in platinum sales
New York—Halfway through Platinum Guild International's (PGI-USA) latest program—the Preferred Platinum Partner Program (or 4P)—participating jewelers have already reported sales...
Platinum margin exceeds national average, says PGI
New York—Platinum offers a strong profit center for retail jewelers, according to the Platinum Guild International (PGI).
PGI expands technical offerings in 2009
New York--In response to increased interest from the industry, the Platinum Guild International (PGI) USA has announced it will expand its technical education courses and resources in 2009, in...
Jewelers Exec Conference to spotlight white metals
Oklahoma City—This year's edition of the Jewelers Executive Conference, a three-day event for jewelry-store owners and managers, will include an inside look at white metals, with bridal...
PGI announces Platinum Couture Style Challenge
New York--Platinum Guild International (PGI-USA) is setting designers to the Platinum Couture Style Challenge once again this year, a showcase that provides an opportunity for designers and manufactur...
Platinum price plunge brings chances, challenges
New York--Platinum has long been the high-end choice for bridal jewelry, but now that the $2,000-per-ounce prices that raised eyebrows this past summer have fallen back to earth, there are new...
PGI to sponsor 12th annual WJA DIVA Awards
Chicago Ridge, Ill.—For the second year, Platinum Guild International (PGI) will serve as the pillar sponsor of the Women's Jewelry Association (WJA) Platinum DIVA Awards design competition.
Can gay marriage boost the bridal biz?
San Francisco—In the state of California, the bridal market for jewelers got bigger after a mid May court ruling allowed counties to begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
IIJS opens with call for generic jewelry promotion
Mumbai, India—Indian officials at the 25th annual India International Jewellery Show (IIJS), which opened today at the NSE Complex in Goreagon, Mumbai, are looking forward to a robust five days...
CIBJO focus fixed on sustainable development
Cape Town, South Africa—The second day of the 2007 CIBJO Congress featured two panel sessions on sustainable practices.
Platinum Honors return to AGTA Spectrum Awards
Dallas—The 2009 American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) Spectrum Awards will re-introduce the Platinum Honors division back into the competition.