PGI-USA to debut 'Style Challenge' at Couture
April 17, 2008
New York—As part of its ongoing commitment to raising awareness and desire for platinum jewelry, the Platinum Guild International (PGI-USA) has announced a new platinum style challenge and contest for manufacturers, to be held at the 2008 Couture show.
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PGI to sponsor 12th annual WJA DIVA Awards
April 11, 2008
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.
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Platinum Task Force holds forum on FTC proposal
March 11, 2008
New York—The Platinum Task Force held an open meeting yesterday at the JA New York Winter Show to discuss the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) request for comments on its proposed outlines for naming platinum with base-metal alloy products.
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Bridal market to fuel jewelry sales in 2008
March 07, 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.
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FTC requests public opinion on platinum guides
February 28, 2008
New York—The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a Federal Register Notice asking for comments on its proposed amendment that would allow jewelry marketers to use the term platinum, or an abbreviation, to describe platinum and non-platinum group metal alloy products.
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| Statement necklaces steal show at Oscars
February 25, 2008
Los Angeles—Crimson gowns and showy jewelry ruled the red carpet at the 80th annual Academy Awards last night, firing up an otherwise lackluster fashion parade.
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| PGI-USA ups platinum promotion in 2008
February 14, 2008
New York—Platinum Guild International (PGI) USA is upping its marketing of the white metal in 2008 with a new, multi-tiered promotional campaign to support its Preferred Platinum Partner retail program.
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Platinum price reaches record high
February 14, 2008
London—Platinum's price reached a record high for the second day in London, trading above $2,000 an ounce, reports Bloomberg News.
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Gold tops $900 an ounce
January 15, 2008
New York—High oil prices, a weak dollar and fears of a U.S. recession continue to push the price of gold skyward.
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Gold, platinum prices reach new highs
January 09, 2008
New York—Gold and platinum prices soared to new heights on Wednesday, bad news for jewelers already struggling with the ever-increasing cost of precious metals.
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| Platinum jewelry demand dips in '07
November 13, 2007
New York—Demand for new platinum from jewelry manufacturers will dip slightly in 2007, despite modest growth in platinum jewelry purchases in China and Europe, as will demand for new palladium, according to Johnson Matthey's Platinum 2007 Interim Review, released today.
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| PGI reveals innovative pieces at lower prices
November 08, 2007
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 Preview Day in Manhattan yesterday.
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| Un-refined
November 01, 2007
The metal-refining markets in 2007 could be described as anything but refined. For jewelers and refiners, the year has been like one long, frantic game of hot potato.
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| Auspicious beginnings
October 01, 2007
Seven years on, Platinum Guild's Vaishali Banerjee reflects on the metal's growing popularity in India.
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| Signity: Mysticism, nature among key themes in '08
October 01, 2007
Wattens, Austria—Jewelry in 2008 will take inspiration from four major themes: nature, architecture, mysticism and romance, according to Gem Visions, a new compilation of design trends put out by Signity.
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| PGI preps TV stars with platinum
September 14, 2007
Beverly Hills, Calif.—Television's night to shine—the annual Emmy Awards ceremony—is coming up this Sunday, and the stars are aptly preparing.
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| PGI, 'Glamour' make dream wedding ring a reality
August 22, 2007
New York—Platinum Guild International (PGI) teamed up with "Glamour" magazine to make one bride-to-be's fantasy wedding ring come true.
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| PGI launches 'Show me the Platinum' contest
August 16, 2007
New York—At a celebration following the JA New York Summer Show, Platinum Guild International USA (PGI-USA) introduced several new promotional initiatives, including the "Show me the Platinum" program, designed to reward manufacturing sales representatives and retailers for their passion for platinum.
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| Johnson Matthey appoints new sales, marketing exec
July 25, 2007
New York—Mark Danks will replace B.J. Williams as the sales and marketing manager at Johnson Matthey New York.
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PGI presents 'Gone Platinum Awards'
July 16, 2007
New York—The Platinum Guild International (PGI USA) has awarded three Preferred Platinum Partner Program (4P) members with the "Gone Platinum Award" for their exceptional dedication to increase platinum awareness and desire.
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| New programs build on platinum's strengths, lead to greater profits
July 01, 2007
One of platinum's many strengths remains its clear positioning in the mind of the consumer as "the best." This positioning is reflected both in jewelry and in the many other uses of the word "platinum" to denote something that is at the top of its category.
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| Pure and simple
July 01, 2007
Yes, your customers are paying more for platinum—a reality that has been especially challenging for smaller to medium-size jewelers.
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| 'Platinum Yearbook' shows continued price hikes
June 27, 2007
New York—The prices of platinum group metals will continue the climb that began several years ago, according to a new report by the CPM Group.
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