| Cuff links sweep Schuetz design contest
September 17, 2008
Carlsbad, Calif.—The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has named the three winners in this year's George A. Schuetz Design Contest, an annual competition established to recognize the best original designs in men's jewelry and accessories.
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Industry objects to broadening platinum definition
August 26, 2008
New York—A number of industry organizations have filed a statement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) objecting to the FTC's proposal to broaden the definition of the word "platinum."
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| Prices deter some, but cachet keeps platinum hot
August 25, 2008
The platinum club has lately become even more elite, what with platinum prices hitting stratospheric highs of more than $2,000 per ounce in the early months of this year.
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| EXCLUSIVE: How can you sell more platinum?
July 29, 2008
New York—Jewelers who follow simple best practices steps such as labeling platinum, separating it within showcases and suggesting it as a first option for bridal, are far more likely than other retailers to make a platinum sale, finds a new Platinum Guild International (PGI) study.
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Johnson Matthey site gets facelift
July 03, 2008
New York—Johnson Matthey NY has revamped its Web site, JMNY.com, to help jewelers increase their platinum and palladium business.
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Prices surge for platinum metals in 2007
June 25, 2008
New York—Prices for the three major platinum group metals—platinum, palladium and rhodium—continued to rise in 2007 and into early 2008, according to CPM Group's 2008 Platinum Group Metals Yearbook.
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| Statement-making jewels rule Vegas shows
June 02, 2008
Las Vegas—Big and bold continue to be major jewelry trends, but designers at the JCK and Couture shows in Las Vegas last week have updated those themes with subtle design variations.
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Town and Country names best jewelry designers
June 02, 2008
Las Vegas—The jewelry industry's most prestigious awards ceremony, the Town and Country Couture Design Competition, concluded on Friday night at the Couture show at the Wynn Las Vegas, where winners in 10 categories were celebrated by their peers.
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| Rio Grande honors Saul Bell competition winners
June 02, 2008
Las Vegas—Industry supplier Rio Grande honored the winners of its Eighth Annual Saul Bell Design Award competition at an event held on Saturday evening during the Las Vegas jewelry shows.
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| Platinum demand remains resilient despite price
May 20, 2008
New York—Despite platinum's rising price, which averaged $1,304 per ounce last year—36 percent more than in 2006—retail sales and manufacturing volumes of platinum jewelry in 2007 remained fairly resilient, boosted primarily by the high-end and bridal sectors, according to Johnson Matthey's annual platinum report for 2008.
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Platinum Honors return to AGTA Spectrum Awards
May 19, 2008
Dallas—The 2009 American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) Spectrum Awards will re-introduce the Platinum Honors division back into the competition.
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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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