Research and Markets: Indian Jewellery Market - Booming Sector and World's Largest Importer/Exporter of Gold (07/10/11)

Platinum jewellery has gained momentum in the past few years around the globe and especially in India, a key market for jewellery.

The number of outlets selling platinum jewellery increased from 12 in 2000/01 to over 300 in the present day, according to Platinum Guild International (India).

India's appetite for jewellery and its potential as a centre for platinum jewellery can be shown by the fact it is already the world's largest consumer of gold.

Meanwhile, 2011 is forecast to see a five per cent rise in jewellery and gem exports.

JA’s 2012 CASE Awards Will Sparkle With New Palladium Jewelry Category (06/10/11)

Jewelers of America (JA) has added an additional design category to its 2012 CASE Awards through a sponsorship by Palladium Alliance International (PAI).

The Palladium Jewelry category, sponsored by PAI, will be open to custom designed palladium jewellery of any type or style, where 95 per cent palladium alloy is the principal precious metal design element.

David Peters, JA director of education and member services, said: "The addition of the Palladium Alliance International design category adds yet another relevant design category to Jewelers of America's always-evolving retailer design competition."

It comes shortly after a platinum category was added to the awards.

London Jewellery Week moves to Somerset House (13/10/11)

London Jewellery Week is moving to Somerset House in 2012 for its fifth edition.

"The new venue will enable us to expand Essence, the ethical jewellery pavilion, further and create other specialist pavilions, alongside the exciting introduction of the trade days," said Della Tinsley, director of London Jewellery Week.

Next year's event will feature exclusive launches, designer showcases, jewellery fashion shows, emerging designers, open workshops and talks by some of the most famous names in the British jewellery industry.

Other News

Actress Freida Pinto sparkled in platinum jewellery by Chopard at the London premiere of Trishna on October 22nd, wearing a platinum and 60-carat diamond cuff bracelet.

Meanwhile, Jessica Biel opted for platinum jewellery by Fred Leighton at the Fashion Group International's 28th Annual Night of Stars in New York on October 27th.

She wore platinum and diamond "wheat spray" earrings from the 1950's and platinum and diamond bracelets, including a twisted ribbon motif bracelet. Biel also donned an antique platinum and old mine diamond cluster ring and platinum and marquise cut diamond ring from the 19th century.

Uma Thurman looked stunning in platinum jewellery by Chopard at LACMA's Art and Film Gala in Los Angeles on November 5th.

The Kill Bill star chose platinum and 22-carat diamond chandelier earrings. 

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