Jessica Biel is A-Team in Tiffany's (03/08/10)

Jessica Biel dazzled in Tiffany platinum jewellery at the Berlin premiere of her new film, A-Team, at the end of July.

The actress chose a pair of Victoria diamond bracelets set in platinum, worth £12,250 and £8,800, plus a pair of diamond earrings set in platinum, valued at £2,920.

Neil Lane helps put a ring on 'Bachelorette' Ali (04/08/10)

Ali Fedotowsky, star of reality show The Bachelorette, was thrilled when finalist Roberto Martinez proposed to her with a custom-made Neil Lane engagement ring.

The ring, which boasts a 3.03-carat total weight, features a central asscher-cut diamond set in platinum and accented with 184 round brilliant-cut stones.

Ali Flashes Ring as She and Roberto Celebrate Engagement (03/08/10)

After the show, the couple made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live before being spotted at Los Angeles bar Capitol City, US Magazine reports.

Onlookers said that the Fedotowsky and Martinez, who took pictures with fans, appeared to be very "lovey dovey" and "very affectionate" towards each other.

"I'm a lucky man. I'm just looking forward to enjoying that normal life and kind of having that normalcy and enjoying each other," said Martinez on Good Morning America recently, according to the news provider.

Fedotowsky added: "He said during the proposal, 'I want every time that I'm with you to let you know that you're so, so loved.' And he does do that now, you know, outside the show."

Chelsea Clinton marries with platinum wedding band (03/08/10)

Chelsea Clinton has married long-term boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky with a platinum wedding ring at Astor Court in the New York village of Rhinebeck.

The Bride Wore Floral Earrings, Her Mother Pink Drops - The Clinton Affair (05/08/10)

In addition to her ring - a square-cut diamond set in platinum - Clinton wore diamond earrings featuring two clusters of seven diamonds, plus a matching tennis bracelet.

"While the engagement ring and wedding jewellery were modest and understated, they cost an estimated $200,000," an IDEX Online report claimed.

Liz Taylor To Wear $3M Diamond Encrusted Wedding Turban (02/08/10)

Elizabeth Taylor will wear a $3 million turban, made partially from platinum, when she ties the knot with partner Jason Winters later this year, according to BANG Showbiz.

The diamond-encrusted bridal crown, which was designed by Keith Holman, features a 30-carat centre stone and two 40-carat round yellow canary diamonds.

Anria to exhibit at IJL 2010 (05/08/10)

Indian firm Anria Ltd has revealed that it will be returning to International Jewellery London (IJL) for this year's instalment of the show.

The company imports and markets platinum chains, while its parent company, Tankaria Exim, sells manufactured jewellery pieces to more than 350 upmarket outfits in countries such as the UK, the US and India.

Mehul Lodhiya, Chief Operations Officer at Anria, told Professional Jeweller: "The primary goal to participate in IJL 2010 is to gain exposure to new clients and to strengthen existing client relationships.

"We see IJL as the premier jewellery show in the UK, and the UK as a dynamic growth market for Anria's jewellery."

India: Report On Platinum Jewellery Consumption (05/08/10)

Platinum jewellery is now available in over 300 retail outlets in India, compared with just 12 in 2000-01.

According to Platinum Guild International (India), this figure could rise to more than 1,000 in the next two to three years.

Furthermore, a report by IBEF has suggested that India's share in the global platinum jewellery market is increasing by 19 per cent every year.

Julia Roberts wears platinum on the cover of Elle (09/08/10)

Julia Roberts sported platinum jewellery in her shoot for the September edition of women's glossy ELLE.

The 42-year-old actress wore a pair of Bvlgari platinum and diamond earrings for one black and white image, and a platinum and diamond bracelet, also from Bvlgari, for another photograph.

Rising star: Katie Rowland (08/10)

Katie Rowland is planning to add a fine jewellery arm to her burgeoning range of luxury pieces, Retail Jeweller reports.

The up-and-coming designer took the decision after witnessing huge interest in her platinum piece 'Siren', which has won the Lonmin Design Innovation Award for the past two years.

"I want Katie Rowland Jewellery to become an iconic British brand," she told the news provider.

"I'm not expecting that to be in a Heinz baked beans way, but I would like to be known for producing luxury jewellery."

New Men's Wedding Rings Web Site Opens for Business (13/08/10)

A new specialist online jewellery store has opened to offer men a wide selection of wedding rings.

Mens-Wedding-Rings.com, which will include platinum designs, was established to meet demand for a more diverse collection of engagement and wedding bands for men.

Nicole Sherzinger dazzles in platinum at pre-Emmy bash (24/08/10)

Nicole Scherzinger wore a selection of platinum jewellery for her appearance at the Audi and Chopard Emmy week kick-off party.

The Pussycat Dolls singer selected a pair of 33-carat platinum and diamond earrings, a 33-carat platinum and diamond bracelet, and a platinum ring.

Same-store Q2 up a modest 4.5 percent for Signet (26/08/10)

Signet Jewelers has revealed that its same-store sales increased by 4.5 per cent in second quarter, including a rise of almost six per cent in the US.

Although the company was satisfied with the results, Chief Executive Terry Burman claimed that conditions remain "challenging" in both the US and the UK.

"The outlook for the rest of fiscal 2011 [ending 29th January 2011] is uncertain," he said.

"However, we will continue to invest in the business, increase advertising during the holiday season and expand further availability of differentiated merchandise, in an effort to continue to gain profitable market share."

Tiffany Reports Second Quarter Results; Company Posts Solid Sales and Earnings Growth (27/08/10)

Finally, Tiffany & Co has confirmed that its worldwide net jewellery sales increased by nine per cent to $668.8 million in the second quarter of 2010.

The luxury jeweller also posted worldwide net sales of $1.302 billion in the first half of the year, representing a rise of 15 per cent from the same period in 2009.

"Tiffany's financial performance in the quarter continued to demonstrate the benefits derived from a growing global presence, with roughly half of our sales now occurring outside the US," said Chairman and Chief Executive Michael Kowalski.

"In the quarter, we were pleased that sales increased in most countries and product categories." 

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