Platinum

WJA announces 2010 Hall of Fame honorees

New York--The Women's Jewelry Association (WJA) will honor Susan Jacques of Borsheims, James Courage of Platinum Guild International (PGI) and JCK Events/JCK Magazine with induction into its Hall of Fame for the association's 2010 Awards for Excellence. Read More

PGI-USA to consolidate in New York

New York--Platinum Guild International USA (PGI-USA) has announced consolidation plans, including staff changes and transferring key executives from Los Angeles to PGI-USA's New York office in early 2010. Read More

Mark Schneider platinum ring
GIA Museum unveils 'Best of Platinum'

Carlsbad, Calif.--The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Museum has opened the doors to its latest exhibit, "Best of Platinum," a showcase of 17 award-winning platinum jewelry pieces. Read More

Maevona platinum Snowflake Brooch
Jewelry demand for platinum to rise in '09

New York--Global net jewelry demand for platinum is expected to climb by almost 80 percent this year to 2.45 million ounces, with increased interest primarily from Japan and China, according to Johnson Matthey's new "Platinum 2009 Interim Review." Read More

Orlando Orlandini's platinum "Aqua" necklace
GIA platinum exhibit to feature pieces new to U.S.

New York--Platinum Guild International USA (PGI-USA) has announced that pieces from two of its sponsored collections will be making their U.S. debut at the Gemological Institute of America's (GIA) upcoming "Best of Platinum" exhibit. Read More

PGI-USA advertorial in Elle magazine
PGI, Elle magazine partner

New York--Platinum Guild International USA (PGI-USA) and ELLE magazine have announced a new partnership that includes a comprehensive in-book advertorial and a series of Webisodes featuring a real-life couple planning their wedding. Read More

ShopNBC's "Brilliante Purely Platinum" collection
ShopNBC debuts platinum, cubic zirconia line

Minneapolis, Minn.--In the high-end jewelry world, platinum and diamonds are a familiar duo, but platinum set with cubic zirconia? Not so much. Read More

Masons Studio Jewellers platinum ring
Masons' ark sets off as 'Best Of' platinum winner

New York--Masons Studio Jewellers has been named the winner of National Jeweler's "Best Of" contest for platinum jewelry. Read More

Calderoni platinum "Eleonora" earrings
Price-friendly platinum might find new fans

Now that previously sky-high prices, long an obstacle to the platinum sale, have dropped, the metal might find some newfound fans shopping for fashion pieces, too. Here's a look at the latest designs from bridal to couture to fashion under $5,000. Read More

Gumuchian platinum, diamond and tanzanite pendant
Platinum the pick among younger customers

When asked how the platinum market has changed in recent years, National Jeweler product panelists have hope for the precious metal, which carries profit margins of 40 percent-plus for 69 percent of respondents. Read More

PGI continues sponsorship of AGTA Spectrum Awards

New York--Platinum Guild International USA (PGI) has announced its continued sponsorship of the American Gem Trade Association's (AGTA) Spectrum Awards competition. Read More

 Platinum engagement ring by Roberto Coin
PGI offers recession-beating platinum sales tips

New York--With bridal shaping up as a hot category for recession-weary jewelers, and with platinum prices now at a comfortable, margin-friendly groove of just below $1,200 per ounce, selling more of the hefty precious metal just might be easier than jewelers think. Read More

Sasha Primak platinum and diamond engagement ring
As bridal blooms, platinum has room to flower

Las Vegas--The selling prowess of the bridal category is undisputed these days, with retail jewelers and designers overwhelmingly agreeing that recession or not, customers are still buying engagement rings and wedding bands. Read More

Volatile platinum pricing to continue

New York--According to the Platinum Group Metals Yearbook 2009, the volatile price movements of the three major platinum group metals are set to continue, with prices expected to rise over the next few quarters. Read More

Hearts On Fire Valence ring
PGI-USA names Platinum Couture winners

New York--Platinum Guild International (PGI-USA) once again joined forces with the Couture show to host the Platinum Couture Style Challenge, the second annual competition naming five top jewelry designers working in platinum. Read More

Hearts On Fire platinum and diamond "Adornment" bracelet.
Economy, price depress platinum demand in '08

New York--Platinum experienced a series of downward trends in 2008, from declines in global supply and net demand to a nosedive in price, according to the just released "Platinum 2009" report by metals consultancy Johnson Matthey. Read More

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 manufacturers exhibiting at the Las Vegas Couture show to draw attention to their most distinguished platinum pieces. Read More

OGI platinum and diamond engagement ring
PGI-USA offers insight into male bridal consumer

New York--Communicating platinum's intrinsic value and inherent characteristics can make the difference in whether or not men purchase platinum bridal jewelry, according to the latest research from Platinum Guild International USA (PGI-USA). Read More

Hans D. Krieger platinum and diamond pendant for men
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. Read More

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