Tiffany to Open Second Boutique at London's Heathrow Airport (25/09/09)

Tiffany and Co has confirmed that it intends to open a second boutique at Heathrow Airport in London in December.

The outlet, which will be located at Terminal Three, will cover approximately 86 square metres and is set to be the luxury jeweller's eighth store in the capital.

"We have seen that visitors travelling through Heathrow are delighted by the presence and convenience of a Tiffany airport boutique," said Melvyn Kirtley, the company's Group Vice-President for Europe.

GIA platinum exhibit to feature pieces new to US (02/10/09)

Four platinum pieces from two celebrated jewellery collections will appear in the US for the first time at a special exhibit in November.

The designs, which are taken from the 'Aqua Collection' and the 'Plat Africa' assortment, will be on show at the Gemological Institute of America's (GIA) 'Best of Platinum' offering.

"Each of these pieces capture the intrinsic beauty and versatility of platinum and showcase talented designers across the world," said James Courage, Chief Executive of Platinum Guild International, which is sponsoring both collections.

GIA Open House to include red-carpet necklace (05/10/09)

Meanwhile, the GIA has also held its annual Jewellery Career Fair and Open House at its worldwide headquarters in Carlsbad.

The star attraction was a necklace called 'Shibuki', which contains 5.52 carats of diamonds set in 158g of platinum and is one of the four items that comprise the Aqua Collection.

In addition, the piece made an appearance at this year's Primetime Emmy Awards.

Expensive Items for The Rich: Most Expensive 'Kitty' (02/10/09)

A new doll featuring platinum and worth $167,000 (£101,967) has been displayed at an exhibit in Tokyo, ABC News reports.

The 'Super Hello Kitty Jewel Doll' contains a one-carat diamond on its ribbon, 403 pink sapphires, a citrine for its yellow nose, black spinels for its eyes and a total of 1,939 pieces of white topaz for its head on a platinum body.

Standing at 10.5cm tall, the doll was created by luxury crystal maker Swarovski, Japanese jeweller IK and toy firm Sanrio to mark the 35th anniversary of the Hello Kitty character.

Online boutique Studio Edge becomes new stockist of men's jewellery brand OSARE (05/10/09)

Online jewellery boutique Studio Edge is set to debut a new collection of palladium pieces for men.

OSARE, which is designed by Gary Thompson, features 15 offerings - including pendants, rings, cufflinks and bracelets - all with a hidden black diamond.

Mr Thompson said: "OSARE is a collection of jewellery that was designed to celebrate the strength of men; not just physical strength, but emotional strength too.

"Physically, palladium may be light in weight, but it's immensely durable and doesn't tarnish, leather has a raw power to it and the black diamond symbolises authority and power."

Gold Prices Impact 'Festival of Lights' (17/10/09)

With gold prices reaching record highs this month, consumers are now turning their attentions to precious metals such as platinum, VOA News reports.

"There is change in some people traditionally expecting platinum to be an expensive metal, people are looking at it in the same terms as gold values," Vikram Santilal, a Store Manager, told the news provider.

Swiss Watch Exports Fall Further In September (22/10/09)

The value of exports of watches manufactured from platinum in Switzerland declined by 28.5 per cent on a year-on-year basis in September.

However, according to the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry, platinum fared better than gold and silver, which recorded falls of 34.9 per cent and 58 per cent respectively.

Beyonce, Jenny McCarthy - PLATINUM jewellery on the red carpet this week (03/10/09)

Meanwhile, a number of celebrities have been spotted wearing luxury platinum jewellery at various red-carpet events.

Beyonce Knowles selected a platinum and 25-carat diamond four-finger ring, and a pair of platinum earrings with black and white diamonds for the Billboard's Fourth Annual Women in Music event in New York.

Jenny McCarthy opted for a pair of platinum and diamond earrings, a bracelet and a ring at UCLA's 2009 Visionary Ball in Los Angeles on 1st October.

Demi Moore, Hillary Swank - PLATINUM Jewellery at Middle East Film Festival (09/10/09)

At the Middle East International Film Festival, Demi Moore sported a platinum necklace with coloured diamonds, a pair of earrings, a ring and a bracelet.

Hillary Swank also attended the event in Abu Dhabi and looked glamorous in a pair of platinum and diamond earrings and a cocktail ring.

Jenna Elfman, Kelly Osbourne - PLATINUM jewellery at events this weekend (12/10/09)

Elsewhere, Kelly Osbourne chose a pair of platinum and diamond earrings and stacked bracelets for her appearance at the Fifth Annual GLSEN Respect Awards in Los Angeles.

Hayden Panettiere, Samantha Harris - PLATINUM jewellery at Hollywood Style Awards (13/10/09)

Hayden Panettiere wore a bangle and stacked diamond rings, and Samantha Harris showed off a diamond ball necklace and stacked bracelets - all set in platinum - at the Sixth Annual Hollywood Style Awards on 11th October.

Mary J. Blige - PLATINUM jewellery at Stepping Out Event (14/10/09)

R'n'B star Mary J Blige arrived at the Stepping Out and Stepping Up event in New York wearing platinum earrings with 22 carats of diamonds.

Anna Paquin, Megan Fox, Julie Benz, Rhona Mitra - PLATINUM at Spike TV's Scream Awards (19/10/09)

True Blood star Anna Paquin selected a rock crystal and diamond bracelet set in platinum, and a pair of platinum and diamond studs for Spike TV's Scream Awards.

Also in attendance at the Los Angeles event were Megan Fox, who wore a platinum and diamond cocktail ring, and Rhona Mitra, who sported a platinum link bracelet with black diamonds.

Celebs To Ask 'Will You Marry Me?' This Holiday Season (19/10/09)

Finally, Hollywood stars are also known to favour platinum engagement rings and the next few months could be popular, with a third of proposals normally occurring between Thanksgiving and Valentine's Day.

Designs vary depending on the style of bride, with rings tending to be the most expensive for vintage brides, followed by their modern, classic and boho-chic counterparts.

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