Watches Scale Down for a New Era of Stealth Wealth

The maxim about skirt lengths and the state of the economy—otherwise known as the “Hemline Index,” or the idea that shorter hemlines mean a...

From Bridal to Everyday: Platinum Jewelry Sales Accelerate

Platinum jewelry sales continue to gain momentum, with more than three-quarters of the retailers polled by Platinum Guild International (PGI) USA...

S&P Downgrades Pandora’s Outlook, Citing Sales Struggles

S&P Global Ratings on Monday downgraded its outlook on Pandora from “stable” to "negative," noting that the company was facing a “highly...

Pandora Goes Platinum to Escape Rising Silver Costs

It's not just Tiffany that's moving away from silver. (more…)

Pure Magic: 9 Platinum Jewels for a White Christmas (& The Year Ahead)

Long before we were told that we’d soon be seeing Cloud Dancer—Pantone’s Color of the Year—everywhere, the pendulum was already starting to...

The Enduring Glamour of Platinum Brooches

Retailers take note: the brooch is back—and platinum is leading the charge. In light of growing interest in both vintage and contemporary brooch...

Menē Reimagines Platinum as Wearable Wealth

One of the many things that distinguish fine jewelry from other luxury goods is its ability to serve as portable wealth. Should the need arise,...

Atelier Wen Brings a Full Tantalum Watch to Regular Production

As jewelry and watch metals go, tantalum boasts a complicated allure. It has an attractive blue-gray color, but a reputation for being exceedingly...

PGI: Why Retailers Should Bet Big on Platinum Now

One of the most striking things about the metals market this year is the degree to which the traditional pricing relationship between platinum and...

Platinum Opportunities Beyond the Bridal Aisle

In the world of fine jewelry, platinum is often thought of in terms of its appeal to brides and grooms on the hunt for wedding rings that are pure,...