PLATINUM 2011 - PLATINUM JEWELLERY DEMAND FELL BY 14% IN 2010 AS HIGHER PRICES ...
Posted on 05.02.13
However, demand in China was robust compared with historical levels: purchases of platinum were substantially higher than in 2008, when platinum traded at similar price levels to 2010. Partly offsetting this, a narrowing of the price difference between platinum and gold helped lift purchases of platinum at the high-end of the market. Purchasing of platinum by the jewellery sector in North America strengthened by 40,000 ounces to 175,000 ounces in 2010 as the economy recovered and consumer confidence began to return. As the trade responded to elevated metal prices by offering lighter weight pieces, total platinum purchased by the Japanese jewellery industry softened by 10,000 The launch of lighter-weight platinum pieces by some retailers to meet key price points also helped to lift demand. Some larger manufacturers raised production levels, and medium- to high-end retailers introduced new platinum product lines in stores.
Wedding Bands - Gift Advice For Women
Posted in Wedding Bands - Gift Advice for Women
The major classifications of wedding bands will include stylish or traditional wedding bands. With all flavors, wedding bands are designed out of gold, platinum and silver. Wedding bands always attains the best and closest attention, as they are considered to be the precious wedding gift that solemnizes the marriage custom. As we all know diamonds are the best friends of girls, most of them prefer choosing wedding bands that are made out of diamonds. In case, if you love to be traditional, you can right away purchase traditional wedding bands. The jeweler will design the most exclusive wedding band, which was ordered as per your choice. When it comes to wedding bands, you must be keen to choose the best variety matching your choice and desires.
Wedding Band Platinum News
PGI contest calls attention to entry platinum
Posted on Jun 10, 2010 in National Jeweler Network
Also in the bridal arena, True Knots won in the entry platinum wedding bands under $1500 category for its 5-millimeter platinum men's wedding band retailing
PGI announces platinum jewellery competition winners
Posted on Jun 11, 2010 in Platinum today
In the entry platinum wedding bands under $1500 category, True Knots was honoured for its 5mm men's wedding band, which can be snapped up for $998.
RETAIL: Jewelers coping with gold-bugs' bite
Posted on Jun 13, 2010 in North County Times
Tekin said they sell tungsten carbide wedding bands for $199, well under the $499 to $800 the store charges for a gold band.
Firenze Jewels Expands Unique Wedding Band Designs to Growing Online Collection
Posted on Jun 07, 2010 in PR Web (press release)
The wedding band line expansion comes as the direct diamond importer recently doubled their inventory of loose diamonds, now boasting over 50000+ GIA and
Trading up: Wives look to ratchet up rings
Posted on Jun 06, 2010 in MiamiHerald.com
As a wedding band, she actually got two rings with small diamonds all around them, to sandwich her solitaire. ``I really loved it, but what happened was