Swiss Watch Exports Dip In June (21/07/09)

The Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH has confirmed that exports of platinum watches from the country fell by 22.7 per cent on a year-on-year basis in June.

Awarded Platinum Design from Hans D Krieger Fine Jewellery (22/07/09)

Renowned German firm Hans D Krieger Fine Jewellery won the Basel Platinum Design Award in the male category of this year's Baselworld trade fair.

The winning item was a sword-shaped platinum pendant featuring 194 white and black diamonds and known as 'Cold Sword'.

IGem Corporation and Tri Electronics Partners to Launch Exclusive Jewelry Testing Kits for Non-destructive Diamond and Gold Testing (17/07/09)

Electronics company iGem Corporation has launched a new kit for testing platinum jewellery, featuring the Tri Electronics GXL-18 Professional Electronic Gold Tester.

Platinum bridal jewellery shines at UK Awards (20/07/09)

Platinum jewellery enjoyed more success than expected at the recent 2009 UK Jewellery Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.

Nicholas James picked up the Independent Retailer of the Year award, while there was also a victory in the Multiple Retailer of the Year category.

Periodic Table Jewelry For The Science Freak Within You (22/07/09)

Itsno has launched a new periodic table-themed platinum cygnet ring, featuring the precious metal's chemical symbol (Pt) and costing $6,000.

AJDC project to kick off with a bang (23/07/09)

A host of leading designers offered platinum-based pieces for the American Jewelry Design Council's 2009 Design Project, which focused on the theme of 'explosion'.

Jewellery from the project was on show at the recent JA New York Summer Show.

PGI offers recession-beating platinum sales tips (23/07/09)

Platinum Guild International (PGI) USA has outlined its top ten recession-busting tips for buying and selling platinum jewellery, the National Jeweler Network reports.

Among the suggestions are 'enter the bridal customer's parallel universe', 'treat bridal customers like they are your last' and 'don't think of platinum as just another white metal'.

PreciousPlatinum.com Unveils Fresh New Look Now Featuring More Platinum Bridal and Fashion Jewelry (27/07/09)

PGI has also reinvented its preciousplatinum.com website as an educational resource, including a wider range of designs, shopping tips and a customisable platinum jewellery 'dream-list'.

Buoyant demand surprises Chengdu retailers (22/07/09)

Moving to China, jewellery retailers in Chengdu, Sichuan Province have been pleasantly surprised by demand since the start of the year, Jewellery Net Asia reports.

"Having been in this industry for so many years, it's the first time ever for me to experience a shortage in supply," Tu Daosheng, Manager of wholesaler YD Jewellery, told the news provider.

Vacheron Constantin Quai de l'Ile Watch For Only Watch 2009 (17/07/09)

Vacheron Constantin has launched a bespoke new timepiece, known as the Quai de l'Ile Watch 2009, which features a seven-part case whose flanks are made from palladium.

Meanwhile, a host of celebrities were spotted in platinum jewellery at various red-carpet events during July.

Carla Gugino - PLATINUM jewelry at Entourage season premiere (10/07/09)

Carla Gugino selected a pair of large chandelier earrings, bangles and a ring for the season premiere of Entourage in Los Angeles on 9th July.

Rashida Jones and Hannah Cornett - PLATINUM jewelry at ESPY Awards (16/07/09)

Rashida Jones and Hannah Cornett attended the 17th Annual ESPY Awards on 15th July, with the former wearing platinum drop earrings and cuff bracelet, and the latter opting for seven-carat diamond drop earrings.

Whitney Houston, Demi Lovato, Jennifer Lopez, and Georgina Chapman in PLATINUM jewelry (28/07/09)

Whitney Houston wore drop earrings and a bangle at the I Look to you CD Listening Party on 23rd July in Los Angeles, while Demi Moore wore earrings, a ring and a pendant for appearances on The View and GMA in New York.

Amy Adams - PLATINUM jewelry at Julie & Julia Screening in Los Angeles (28/07/09)

Amy Adams sparkled in platinum and diamond flower drop earrings and three platinum and diamond bracelets at the Los Angeles screening of Julie & Julia on 27th July.

Jenna Dewan + Channing Tatum Wed in PLATINUM jewelry (13/07/09)

Jenna Dewan tied the knot recently wearing platinum earrings, brooch and bracelet, plus a custom-designed wedding band which was also sported by groom Channing Tatum.

Mark Wahlberg Gets Married! (01/08/09)

Finally, Mark Wahlberg also got married to model girlfriend Rhea Durham, who showed off a diamond-and-platinum cushion-cut ring complemented by a diamond bracelet and earrings.

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