Platinum
Jewelry demand for platinum to rise in '09Global 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 a new report from Johnson Matthey. Read More 
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, Elle magazine partnerNew 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 debuts platinum, cubic zirconia lineMinneapolis, 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' ark sets off as 'Best Of' platinum winnerNew York--Masons Studio Jewellers has been named the winner of National Jeweler's "Best Of" contest for platinum jewelry. Read More 
Price-friendly platinum might find new fansNow 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 
Platinum the pick among younger customersWhen 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 AwardsNew York--Platinum Guild International USA (PGI) has announced its continued sponsorship of the American Gem Trade Association's (AGTA) Spectrum Awards competition. Read More 
PGI offers recession-beating platinum sales tipsNew 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 
As bridal blooms, platinum has room to flowerLas 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 continueNew 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 
PGI-USA names Platinum Couture winnersNew 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 
Economy, price depress platinum demand in '08New 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 ChallengeNew 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 
PGI-USA offers insight into male bridal consumerNew 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 
PGI names winners of first Basel platinum awardsNew 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 
Platinum price plunge brings chances, challengesNew 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 opportunities--and challenges--for jewelers. Read More 
Precious-metals marketers take latest ads onlineNew 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. Read More 
PGI expands technical offerings in 2009New 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 particular its online instructional videos. Read More |
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