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2010

June

• Platinum collection takes centre stage at LJW 15th June 2010
• PGI announces platinum jewellery competition winners 11th June 2010
• PGI chief to receive special award at WJA gala 10th June 2010
• Emerging designers to showcase platinum collection in London 08th June 2010
• Jewellery Roundup June 2010 07th June 2010

May

• Platinum-threaded £240k dress to light up London Jewellery Week 26th May 2010
• CIBJO launches updated Precious Metals Book 20th May 2010
• Lonmin announces Design Innovation Award winners 20th May 2010
• LOWER PRICE ENCOURAGES RETAIL SALES OF PLATINUM JEWELLERY AND STOCK REBUILD IN CHINA DURING 2009; ALSO REDUCES RECYCLING LEVELS IN ASIA 17th May 2010
• Jewellery Roundup May 2010 10th May 2010

April

• PGI USA encouraging 'entry-level' platinum jewellery submissions 30th April 2010
• Hallmarking workshops to feature in London Jewellery Week 20th April 2010
• Platinum and palladium hallmarking surge in March 14th April 2010
• Jewellery Roundup April 2010 12th April 2010

March

• 'Strong but intricate' platinum jewellery designs dominate at BaselWorld 26th March 2010
• Tiffany posts strong jewellery sales for Q4 2009 22nd March 2010
• Designer's platinum jewellery honoured at Inhorgenta 17th March 2010
• Jewellery Roundup March 2010 16th March 2010
• UK retailer inviting designs for new platinum jewellery collection 15th March 2010
• Jeweller unveils platinum model of classic car 12th March 2010
• Low-batch platinum alloy casting machine launched 04th March 2010
• New technology for platinum jewellery retailers' websites 04th March 2010
• Freeman to wear '46664' platinum bangle to Oscars 04th March 2010

February

• Young women spur demand for platinum jewellery in China 22nd February 2010
• Auspicious date set to increase demand for platinum jewellery in China 18th February 2010
• Jewellery Roundup February 2010 10th February 2010

January

• Platinum casing features on unique new high-end watch 27th January 2010
• New 'ultimate proposal' competition offers platinum jewellery 21st January 2010
• Platinum jewellery finds favour at Indian exhibition 07th January 2010
• Jewellery Roundup January 2010 05th January 2010

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2009

December

• Prestigious platinum jewellery exhibit opens in California 04th December 2009

November

• Jewellery Roundup December 2009 30th November 2009
• Chinese marriages 'fuelling platinum jewellery demand' 27th November 2009
• Platinum jewellery sales 'buoyed by Chinese white weddings' 23rd November 2009
• Global net jewellery demand for platinum to climb by 80 per cent to 2.45 million ounces 17th November 2009
• Designers favour platinum for top jewellery competition 03rd November 2009

October

• Palladium chosen as focus of top jewellery competition 29th October 2009
• Jewellery Roundup October 2009 27th October 2009
• Bullish estimates for 2009 Chinese platinum jewellery sales 27th October 2009
• PGI to launch new platinum jewellery exhibit in the US 01st October 2009

September

• Chinese demand for platinum jewellery surges 30th September 2009
• Jewellery Roundup October 2009 28th September 2009
• Liu's design among glittering array of platinum jewellery at Emmys 21st September 2009
• Eight winners in Lonmin's platinum jewellery awards 11th September 2009
• New platinum jewellery campaign targeting India 08th September 2009
• Jewellery Roundup September 2009 02nd September 2009

August

• UK jewellers see surge in platinum engagement ring sales 27th August 2009
• Assay Offices see early demand for palladium hallmark 10th August 2009
• Platinum jewellery category kept for 2010 AGTA Spectrum Awards 04th August 2009
• Jewellery Roundup July 2009 04th August 2009

July

• PGI launches improved consumer website 28th July 2009
• Men's jewellery collection debuts palladium hallmark 27th July 2009
• Palladium given green light for hallmarking in the UK 23rd July 2009
• Johnson Matthey adds palladium plates, wires and rods to its NY stock 10th July 2009
• Jewellery Roundup June 2009 06th July 2009
• PGI launches new online catalogue for platinum chains 03rd July 2009

June

• London platinum jewellery party is a hit, despite tube strike 12th June 2009
• Jewellery Roundup June 2009 08th June 2009
• Chinese annual platinum jewellery sales 'hit 1.5 million ounces' 01st June 2009

May

• Platinum jewellery exhibition to hit London 27th May 2009
• Chinese platinum jewellery demand buoyed by "auspicious" wedding season 20th May 2009
• Hallmarking 'set to boost palladium jewellery industry' 19th May 2009
• China's platinum demand surges to limit falling global trend 18th May 2009
• Palladium jewellery demand up 19.6 per cent in 2008 18th May 2009
• China is now 'the world's largest platinum jewellery consumer' 15th May 2009
• Jewellery Roundup April 2009 11th May 2009

April

• Jewellery Roundup March 2009 15th April 2009
• PGI announces winners of inaugural 2009 Platinum Design Awards 07th April 2009

March

• Price fall boosts platinum jewellery demand 25th March 2009
• Jewellery Roundup February 2009 09th March 2009

February

• PGI sees strong year for Chinese platinum jewellery market 25th February 2009
• Indian consumers turning to platinum jewellery 05th February 2009
• Platinum jewellery opportunities abound 04th February 2009
• Jewellery Roundup January 2009 02nd February 2009

January

• Platinum jewellery demand surging in India 22nd January 2009
• China's platinum jewellery industry 'surviving downturn' 22nd January 2009
• New $2m egg featuring 20 oz of platinum launched 13th January 2009
• Jewellery Roundup December 2008 12th January 2009
• Indian jewellers launching new platinum lines 07th January 2009

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2008

December

• Designer shows off first palladium jewellery 18th December 2008
• Jewellery Roundup December 2008 08th December 2008

November

• Tiffany posts Q3 European sales increase of 16 per cent 28th November 2008
• Leading jeweller opens online store 26th November 2008
• Platinum jewellery demand to recover in 2nd half and palladium jewellery demand better in 2008 18th November 2008
• Jewellery Roundup November 2008 10th November 2008
• Unique new platinum ring exhibition in Italy 04th November 2008

October

• New collection of platinum watches launched online 09th October 2008

September

• TV stars hit Emmys with platinum jewellery sparkling 24th September 2008
• Jewellery Roundup September 2008 12th September 2008
• Consumer spending in China fuelled by jewellery sales 12th September 2008
• Platinum Guild International ramps up Japanese platinum jewellery campaign 09th September 2008
• Expensive new platinum golf ball marker unveiled 02nd September 2008

August

• European and Asian markets boost Tiffany 29th August 2008
• Jewellery organisations oppose platinum marketing plans 26th August 2008
• Jewellery Roundup August 2008 15th August 2008

July

• Jewellery Roundup July 2008 18th July 2008
• Seminars to showcase best of platinum jewellery production 11th July 2008
• Recycling jewellers taking advantage of platinum boom 11th July 2008
• Johnson Matthey NY revamps platinum website 04th July 2008

June

• Sharapova shines with platinum earrings 25th June 2008
• Jewellery Roundup June 2008 20th June 2008
• Rooney seals marriage with platinum ring 16th June 2008
• Platinum expands presence at JCK show 12th June 2008
• Platinum wedding dress to go on show in London 09th June 2008
• £1 million bag goes on display in London 09th June 2008

May

• Jewellery markets buoyant in China and India 30th May 2008
• Jewellery Roundup May 2008 12th May 2008

April

• Platinum jewellery the focus of new competition 17th April 2008
• Jewellery Roundup for March 2008 02nd April 2008

March

• Jewellery prices continue to surge 27th March 2008
• New store devotes entire floor to platinum jewellery 13th March 2008
• Palladium to be the focus of jewellery development programme 06th March 2008
• Platinum jewellery roundup for February 2008 05th March 2008

February

• Platinum jewellery roundup for January 2008 05th February 2008

January

• Smaller pieces dominating Japanese bridal jewellery 24th January 2008
• Tiffany stake increased 18th January 2008
• PGI launch new range of platinum jewellery in China 17th January 2008
• New China labour law to increase production costs 03rd January 2008
• Platinum jewellery roundup for December 03rd January 2008

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2007

November

• Platinum jewellery roundup for November 30th November 2007
• Platinum Guild International outlines growth strategy 19th November 2007
• Jewellery roundup for October 2007 01st November 2007

October

• Platinum bridal jewellery sales soar in China 24th October 2007
• Bill Clinton launches prestige platinum watch 11th October 2007

September

• Platinum jewellery roundup 28th September 2007
• Platinum watch boosts auction 25th September 2007
• Chinese jewellery sales up 53% 13th September 2007
• Platinum jewellery takes the cake 10th September 2007
• US sees increase in high-end jewellery sales 06th September 2007

August

• College course grooms platinum jewellers of the future 28th August 2007
• Palladium jewellery proving popular 24th August 2007
• Tiffany plans new Bologna store 20th August 2007
• Avi Paz highlights Chinese jewellery boom 16th August 2007
• Platinum Guild International launches new initiative 16th August 2007
• Platinum Swiss Army Knife goes on sale 14th August 2007
• Engagement rings proving popular 10th August 2007
• Tiffany to launch new Japanese store 10th August 2007
• Justin Timberlake looks to commit with platinum 09th August 2007

July

• Parmigiani Fleurier launches palladium sports watch 26th July 2007
• Chinese diamond imports up 227.9% in first half 23rd July 2007
• Tiffany continues Asian focus 19th July 2007
• Platinum Guild International announces Gone Platinum winners 17th July 2007
• Stars admire British platinum creations 16th July 2007
• Tiffany unveils Kuala Lumpur plans 10th July 2007
• US calls time on tariff breaks for platinum exporters 06th July 2007
• China set for luxury goods boom 06th July 2007

June

• $1.6m platinum and diamond handbag stars at fashion show 28th June 2007
• Tough start for jewellers in the USA 25th June 2007
• Daytime Emmys sparkle with platinum 21st June 2007
• Anne Heche dazzles in platinum jewellery 13th June 2007

May

• Tiffany plans store for men 30th May 2007
• Stars shine in platinum for premieres 24th May 2007
• Brittany Murphy and Simon Monjack opt for platinum wedding rings 10th May 2007
• Tiffany & Co launches new platinum jewellery collection 03rd May 2007
• Platinum and diamond necklace to be auctioned for Meryl Streep charity 02nd May 2007

April

• American Idol wears platinum 27th April 2007
• Jennifer Lopez wows crowds in platinum jewellery 17th April 2007
• Demand for high-end pieces reflected at Chinese jewellery event 16th April 2007
• Platinum bird goes on show 11th April 2007
• Ferrari's 60th anniversary celebrated with platinum 03rd April 2007
• Platinum design wins award 02nd April 2007
• $250,000 platinum robot action figure is unveiled 02nd April 2007

March

• Platinum a hit with young Chinese 30th March 2007
• Platinum Guild Japan targets older consumers 28th March 2007
• Crouching Tiger star launches platinum jewellery range 27th March 2007
• Earnings for Tiffany's edge up 26th March 2007
• CIBJO plans precious metal guidelines 21st March 2007
• Jewellery market to sustain growth in 2007 19th March 2007
• Platinum jacket causes a stir 16th March 2007
• Sustainable development on jewellery agenda 14th March 2007
• Platinum wristwatches with a piece of history 07th March 2007
• Platinum jewellery prices increase 07th March 2007
• Oscar winner accepts it in platinum 02nd March 2007

February

• Platinum jewellery on top at the Oscars 27th February 2007
• Anika chooses platinum for the Oscars 26th February 2007
• WJA competition focuses on platinum 23rd February 2007
• Tiffany plans Japan stores 23rd February 2007
• Tiffany to open in Heathrow T5 15th February 2007
• New brand ambassador for PGI 15th February 2007
• Platinum roses for Valentine's Day 14th February 2007
• Grammy awards go platinum 14th February 2007
• Palladium interest increases ahead of Valentine's 14th February 2007
• Charlize Theron chooses platinum 08th February 2007
• India celebrates Valentine's Day with platinum 06th February 2007
• Prince's platinum show 05th February 2007

January

• Tiffany plans Singapore store 31st January 2007
• Platinum steals the show 26th January 2007
• Indian brides choosing platinum 19th January 2007
• Global jewellery sales set to grow 18th January 2007
• China considers jewellery duty rise 18th January 2007
• Platinum jeweller proves a hit at the Golden Globes 16th January 2007
• Europe sees platinum jewellery increase 16th January 2007
• People's Choice Awards go platinum 11th January 2007
• Platinum sparkles at Palm Springs Film Festival 11th January 2007
• Tiffany sees sales boost 10th January 2007
• Lighter jewellery styles in India good for platinum 08th January 2007
• Actress Monk gets platinum invitation 03rd January 2007
• Spelling and McDermott get engaged again with platinum 03rd January 2007

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2006

December

• India sees jump in platinum jewellery 20th December 2006
• Platinum offers alternative to white gold 'danger' 18th December 2006
• Platinum Guild Italy report strong demand for platinum bridal items 07th December 2006
• Platinum figure set for record sale 04th December 2006
• Elvis' platinum ring set for auction 01st December 2006

November

• Stars choose platinum at music awards 28th November 2006
• Platinum helps country star sparkle 23rd November 2006
• Grey's Anatomy Star engaged with platinum 14th November 2006
• Paige Davis Wears Platinum 13th November 2006
• Platinum ring entered for top award 07th November 2006
• Platinum jewellery on show in Sheffield 07th November 2006
• Platinum Guggenheim 06th November 2006
• Tiffany launches limited platinum pieces 02nd November 2006

October

• PGI to host platinum jewellery event ahead of Golden Globes 31st October 2006
• Palladium case for iPods 27th October 2006
• Platinum designers rewarded 11th October 2006
• Chinese jewellery manufacturing region sees jump in sales 03rd October 2006
• Platinum shines for Tiffany 03rd October 2006

September

• GRT launches bridal platinum range 29th September 2006
• Fucci launches platinum clothes collection 27th September 2006
• High earners spending on jewellery 20th September 2006
• Birmingham Assay Office develops website 14th September 2006
• Platinum jewellery season approaches in Asia 06th September 2006
• Platinum prices revolve around jewellery 01st September 2006
• Tiffany reveals dented profits 01st September 2006
• Platinum jewellery and fuel cell firms list on Amex 01st September 2006

August

• Emmy stars dress from head to toe in platinum 31st August 2006
• Mariah Carey receives $5.4m platinum necklace 31st August 2006
• Platinum makes impact at Emmy Awards 29th August 2006
• Blackburn launches vintage platinum jewellery collection 24th August 2006
• Cartier releases brushed palladium USB drive 23rd August 2006
• URWERK utilises platinum casing in new model 21st August 2006
• Platinum watch costs £53,950 21st August 2006
• Demand doubles for platinum phones 17th August 2006
• Invoice delay hinders Chinese jewellers 14th August 2006
• Platinum prize for the face of Africa 11th August 2006
• Ancient platinum dagger found in Bulgarian tomb 07th August 2006
• Platinum lure used in world's richest fishing contest 04th August 2006
• New technical support for platinum jewellers 04th August 2006

July

• Platinum Promise sends love message to space 24th July 2006
• $200,000 platinum watch to go to auction 20th July 2006
• Platinum jewellery trends for 2006 revealed 19th July 2006
• Platinum chosen for world's most expensive phone 17th July 2006
• Carmen Electra shows off platinum set 17th July 2006
• Platinum display adds sparkle to Japanese festival 04th July 2006

June

• Classic platinum items to feature in London exhibition 27th June 2006
• Tiffany to open another New York store 21st June 2006
• Tiffany opens new store in Germany 16th June 2006
• Sales up at Signet 13th June 2006
• Jewellery industry interest in palladium will need education 07th June 2006
• Indian jeweller reports 300% rise in platinum demand 06th June 2006
• Platinum jewellers urged to target wedding bands 06th June 2006
• Luxury market resistant to price rises 05th June 2006

May

• Jeweller reports strong international sales 31st May 2006
• Platinum used by world's foremost modern artist 22nd May 2006
• Jewellery sales rise again at Bulgari 15th May 2006
• Palladium demand recovery continues as jewellery manufacturing increases sharply in China 15th May 2006
• Platinum market in deficit again as diesels drive surge in autocat demand 15th May 2006
• Palladium products could receive hallmark stamp 10th May 2006
• Tiffany launches platinum line in Dubai 08th May 2006
• Aniston's Oscar platinum necklace on show 08th May 2006
• China 'to cut diamond levies' 04th May 2006
• Amazon sees jewellery sales soar 03rd May 2006

April

• Platinum proves popular for India's celebrations 24th April 2006
• New promotional organisation targets palladium demand in China 20th April 2006
• Platinum jewellery to ride out price hikes 20th April 2006
• Platinum pendant good enough for the gods 19th April 2006
• Tiffany launches new male jewellery line in ME 13th April 2006
• Platinum diamond ring nets Christies $4m 13th April 2006
• Tiffany platinum jewellery for men in Middle East 13th April 2006
• The high price of precious metals puts premium on recycling 12th April 2006
• Signet announces $1bn outlet investment as sales rise 05th April 2006

March

• Tiffany reports robust platinum demand 29th March 2006
• Volatile gold price hits jewellery demand 24th March 2006
• China targets luxury goods for taxation 23rd March 2006
• Japanese jeweller launches new platinum bridal line 22nd March 2006
• Madrid in long-lost platinum auction 15th March 2006
• Platinum jewellery popular with US Hispanics 09th March 2006
• Platinum dazzles on Oscar night 08th March 2006
• Tiffany in Japanese expansion 07th March 2006
• Chinese retain appetite for platinum jewellery 07th March 2006
• Platinum vintage jewellery proves popular 06th March 2006
• Desperate Housewife dares to don 'cursed' Pt necklace 03rd March 2006
• Platinum prepares for a big night at the Oscars 01st March 2006

February

• Celebrity jeweller showcases platinum pieces 28th February 2006
• Platinum ring for Scarlet Johansson 27th February 2006
• Swiss watch sales hit record high 23rd February 2006
• $30m platinum swimsuit unveiled 20th February 2006
• Grammy stars sparkle in platinum 10th February 2006
• Platinum poised for Valentine's Day push 08th February 2006
• Awards fever pushes clamour for star jewellery 07th February 2006
• Personalised wedding jewellery 'increasingly popular' 06th February 2006
• Signs of growth for US jewellery market 03rd February 2006

January

• Platinum tops auction's list 30th January 2006
• Platinum shades for Timberlake 30th January 2006
• Platinum lights up Golden Globes 23rd January 2006
• Pink opts for platinum 16th January 2006
• Chinese bridal jewellery set to soar 13th January 2006
• Holiday sales jump at Tiffany 11th January 2006
• PGI back on the red carpet 10th January 2006
• Zale reports holiday revenue rise 06th January 2006

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2005

December

• Indian jeweller launches platinum range 30th December 2005
• PGI launches new platinum bridal campaign 23rd December 2005
• Elton John marks 'marriage' with platinum 22nd December 2005
• Platinum rings seal first civil partnership 19th December 2005
• Russian billionaires snap up platinum technology 19th December 2005
• Snoopy chooses platinum for anniversary 16th December 2005
• Platinum watches boost auction 13th December 2005
• Luxury markets boost platinum 12th December 2005
• Platinum dress unveiled 08th December 2005
• Men courting jewellery 06th December 2005
• Dubai prepares for 'best expo yet' 05th December 2005
• Tiffany boosted by platinum demand 01st December 2005
• Platinum leading wedding jewellery changes 01st December 2005

November

• Tiffany looks to Asia 24th November 2005
• Nicollette splashes out on platinum 23rd November 2005
• Walmart.com stocks platinum 21st November 2005
• Online jewellery sales increase 21st November 2005
• Banker makes splash for £300k ring 16th November 2005
• Tiffany spearheads platinum expansion 16th November 2005
• Stillwater looks to Chinese jewellery market 10th November 2005
• Platinum parties push jewellery sales 10th November 2005
• Tiffany continues expansion 08th November 2005
• Platinum nail polish given celebrity endorsement 07th November 2005
• NUM calls for platinum support 04th November 2005
• Interest sees jewellery show switch venue 03rd November 2005

October

• Platinum sales predicted to boom 31st October 2005
• Princess steps out in priceless platinum 26th October 2005
• Positive outlook for jewellery purchases 14th October 2005
• Christies to auction platinum pieces 05th October 2005

September

• Chinese firm set to expand platinum market 28th September 2005
• Platinum wedding rings explained to men 22nd September 2005
• Platinum the star at Emmy Awards 22nd September 2005
• Platinum takes centre stage at jewellery fashion show 16th September 2005
• Platinum design winners announced 12th September 2005
• Tiffany steps up US expansion 12th September 2005
• Platinum a winner at World Music Awards 09th September 2005
• Serena donates platinum jewellery to hurricane aid 08th September 2005
• Platinum price increases no drawback for Tiffany 01st September 2005

August

• Platinum jewellers gear up for Orogemma 31st August 2005
• Platinum tops wedding lists 31st August 2005
• Serena unveils platinum earrings 30th August 2005
• Platinum shines at MTV Video Music Awards 30th August 2005
• China ramps up platinum purchasing 25th August 2005
• Platinum leading high-end jewellery performance 22nd August 2005
• Platinum makes in-roads on bridal market 19th August 2005
• Platinum set to shine at Emmys 19th August 2005
• China scraps jewellery duty 08th August 2005
• Tiffany strengthens Japanese presence 08th August 2005
• Jeweller unveils £5m platinum chess set 03rd August 2005
• Platinum jewellers seek to capitalise on bridal market 01st August 2005

July

• Platinum brooch to prove big attraction 27th July 2005
• New store to provide platinum jewellery to the stars 21st July 2005
• Rare platinum piece boosts auction 13th July 2005
• Baseball star launches signature platinum wristband 07th July 2005
• Rhodium dress set to wow IOC dignitaries 04th July 2005

June

• Platinum proves popular for Father's Day 24th June 2005
• Platinum Breguet wristwatch sparkles at auction 17th June 2005
• Bulgari confirms full year targets 17th June 2005
• Platinum jewellery boosts LJ International 17th June 2005
• Mayors Jewelers enjoys sales surge 16th June 2005
• Harry Winston to expand 10th June 2005
• Tiffany targets US with New Jersey store 02nd June 2005

May

• Las Vegas to unveil platinum polish 31st May 2005
• Jewellery-wearing men picking platinum 27th May 2005
• Platinum jewellers targeting US brides 24th May 2005
• PGI links up with IGI over platinum authenticity 20th May 2005
• Zale sees profits sparkle 18th May 2005
• PGI confident of Chinese platinum jewellery demand 18th May 2005
• Jewellery sales strong at Bulgari 17th May 2005
• Chanel platinum jewellery collection draws NY crowds 17th May 2005
• Platinum makes its presence felt at Cannes 17th May 2005
• Chinese market keeps platinum demand high 16th May 2005
• Platinum collection helps boost Tiffany sales 13th May 2005
• Basel unveils latest platinum jewellery trends 12th May 2005
• US consumers embrace luxury goods 11th May 2005
• Tiffany targets platinum market with Paris boutique 10th May 2005
• Celebrities help pioneer vintage platinum jewellery trend 06th May 2005
• Vacheron Constantin auctions record breaking platinum watch 04th May 2005
• PGI stresses platinum's purity 03rd May 2005

April

• India warms to platinum jewellery 26th April 2005
• Platinum jewellery proves popular with young US couples 25th April 2005
• Platinum jewellers target US bridal jewellery market 22nd April 2005
• Platinum selling music star launches platinum watch range 20th April 2005
• Diamond jewellery proves popular in China 18th April 2005
• Platinum jewellery expanding in India 15th April 2005
• Indian jewellery industry 14th April 2005
• US jewellers benefit from self-purchasing trend 11th April 2005
• Diamonds for Humanity launches new platinum collection 07th April 2005
• China's jewellery market continues to grow 07th April 2005
• Tiffany reveals expansion plans 05th April 2005
• Jewellery industry bolstered by BaselWorld success 04th April 2005

March

• Platinum jewellers target Chinese bridal market 23rd March 2005
• no title 21st March 2005
• US spends $57.4bn on jewellery in 2004 16th March 2005
• Samsung releases luxury platinum MP3 player 14th March 2005
• Chinese platinum jewellery production centre flourishes 07th March 2005
• Indian jewellery industry grinds to a halt 04th March 2005
• Platinum jewellery industry pools ideas 02nd March 2005
• Platinum has starring role at the Oscars 01st March 2005
• Tiffany hit by high precious metal prices 01st March 2005

February

• Costco moves into luxury jewellery market 23rd February 2005
• Platinum helps Indian jewellers prosper 21st February 2005
• Aguilera continues celebrity penchant for platinum 18th February 2005
• Prince picks platinum for Camilla's ring 11th February 2005
• Bulgari jewellery sales shine 10th February 2005
• Valentine's gift awaits US jewellers according to NRF 03rd February 2005

January

• Task Force aims to keep platinum jewellery precious 31st January 2005
• Platinum's lustre lures Chinese bridal market 28th January 2005
• Platinum rose proves popular Valentine's gift 26th January 2005
• Golden Globe stars sparkle in platinum 19th January 2005
• Platinum benefits from India's bridal jewellery boon 19th January 2005
• Mixed Christmas fortunes for US jewellers 17th January 2005
• Billionaire trumpets $1.5m platinum ring 10th January 2005
• Christmas yields mixed results for jewellers 10th January 2005
• Premiership footballers splash out on platinum phones 04th January 2005

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2004

December

• Big spenders snap up platinum jeans 30th December 2004
• Platinum jewellers prepare for prosperous Xmas 22nd December 2004
• Super bids wanted for prestigious platinum ring 17th December 2004
• China's platinum jewellery market booming 13th December 2004

November

• Thanksgiving mood lifts jewellery sector 30th November 2004
• Platinum phone wings its way to Indian high fliers 30th November 2004
• Hello Kitty platinum doll fetches $100k 25th November 2004
• Platinum pen proves to be the world's most expensive 25th November 2004
• Dubai prepares to host major jewellery event 24th November 2004
• Shanghai stages platinum jewellery display 22nd November 2004
• Platinum helps propel Swiss watch exports 18th November 2004
• Diva's jewellery goes under the hammer 17th November 2004
• Mbkei: Jewellery has platinum potential for growth 17th November 2004
• Precious metal price hikes hamper Tiffany profits 11th November 2004
• China sees jewellery sector shine on 10th November 2004
• Cartier jewels bring platinum polish to the US public 02nd November 2004
• China's jewellery industry shines 02nd November 2004

October

• Innovative platinum jewellery mould developed 27th October 2004
• Jewellery sector sees sales soar 25th October 2004
• Platinum watch display dazzles before disappearing 22nd October 2004
• Smithsonian polishes up platinum piece 21st October 2004
• Chinese jewellery market begins to mature 19th October 2004
• Stars shine in platinum this autumn 18th October 2004

September

• A platinum wedding for Carlo Ponti Jr 29th September 2004
• Renowned jewellery designer goes platinum 28th September 2004
• Platinum struts New York's catwalks 14th September 2004
• Russian jewellery output set to rise 06th September 2004
• Platinum thread lights up signature dress in Giovanni Cavagna’s collection 01st September 2004

August

• PGI marketing tour aims to bump up sales 10th August 2004
• $250k platinum necklace wows the crowds 03rd August 2004
• Bridal market boost for Chinese platinum jewellery 02nd August 2004

July

• Cookson keeps precious metals division 30th July 2004
• Platinum phones hit Chinese market 23rd July 2004
• Platinum jewellery trend goes microscopic 19th July 2004
• Indian platinum jewellery market set to sparkle 14th July 2004
• Havenstein favours government support for jewellery sector 12th July 2004
• India set to reduce customs duty on platinum 08th July 2004

June

• Japanese jewellery market starts recovery 24th June 2004
• Pop star goes platinum with wedding ring 16th June 2004
• Auction scramble for Hepburn's platinum brooch 15th June 2004
• J-Lo adds platinum finish to nuptial proceedings 08th June 2004
• Jewellery industry can capitalise on Chinese growth 03rd June 2004

April

• Innovative new platinum jewellery adds twinkle to the eye 08th April 2004
• Priceless platinum shoes go on display 06th April 2004
• Price rise hurting Chinese platinum jewellery market 06th April 2004

March

• Japanese platinum imports dip 30th March 2004
• Men take a shine to platinum jewellery 23rd March 2004
• Increased platinum price squeezes Chinese platinum jewellery retailers 16th March 2004
• Design your own engagement ring website launched 10th March 2004
• Hollywood men show off platinum accessories 10th March 2004
• Platinum lends lustre to Oscar night 09th March 2004

February

• New luxury phones provide platinum finish 25th February 2004
• Brits love affair with platinum jewellery continues 20th February 2004
• Platinum Hello Kitty on sale in Japan 04th February 2004

January

• Celebrities opt for platinum at Golden Globe awards 28th January 2004
• Analysts say platinum price set to rise 16th January 2004
• Chinese platinum demand to remain strong 15th January 2004

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2003

November

• Platinum ‘toaster’ could revolutionise jewellers' work 28th November 2003
• Chinese demand for platinum jewellery set to slow 18th November 2003
• MEPs back fight against jewellery directive 10th November 2003
• New platinum jewellery hub planned 06th November 2003

September

• Prince Emmanuel Filiberto of Savoy chooses Damiani platinum wedding rings 24th September 2003
• Recovery hope for jewellery following SARS 18th September 2003
• Chinese jewellery makers optimistic 18th September 2003
• New Chinese platinum policy paying off 18th September 2003
• India platinum campaign continues 15th September 2003
• PGI: platinum jewellery demand to double in India 02nd September 2003

August

• Angloplats on board as TISA targets major increase in jewellery sales 28th August 2003

July

• Hallmark plan under pressure 11th July 2003

June

• Chinese authorities enforce controls over platinum jewellery quality 17th June 2003
• Government fights to keep jewellery hallmark system intact 13th June 2003
• PGI chief launches global platinum jewellery branding strategy 10th June 2003
• Rise in American consumer confidence boosts platinum market 03rd June 2003

May

• Jewellery firm posts encouraging results 09th May 2003
• EU threatens to impose huge tariffs on US jewellery 07th May 2003

April

• Sars severely damaging Chinese platinum demand 29th April 2003
• SARS virus might hit Asian precious metal demand 23rd April 2003
• World's largest jewellery fair begins in Dubai 22nd April 2003
• British jewellery market defies sluggish retail figures 15th April 2003
• Internet set to boost demand for jewellery 09th April 2003
• Jewellery trade faces uncertain times 04th April 2003
• Global jewellery trade suffers in current climate 03rd April 2003

March

• Indian government boosts jewellery trade 31st March 2003