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JCK 2013 PLATINUM INNOVATION AWARD 

                   WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Who:        Platinum Guild International USA

What:       PGI-USA announces the winners of the 4th annual JCK 2013 Platinum Innovation Awards. Winners were chosen in 7 different design categories.  An “Editor’s Choice” and “Buyer’s Choice” were chosen in each design category, as well as  “Best in Show” Award which was selected as a culmination of all votes.

Platinum Engagement Ring

Editor’s Choice: Gabriel & Co. platinum Victorian Halo Engagement Ring $2055

Buyer’s Choice: Designs by Vatche platinum and diamond engagement ring $3200

Entry Platinum Engagement Ring (semi-mounts under $2500 retail)

Editor’s Choice: Mercury Ring “Halo Twist” platinum -diamond engagement ring $2500

Buyer’s Choice: Sylvie Collection platinum -diamond floral halo engagement ring $2170

Platinum Wedding Band

Editor’s Choice: Parade Designs platinum milligrain-etched art deco inspired wedding band with marquise-shaped diamonds $$5225

Buyer’s Choice: Dora International Spartan Collection platinum men’s band with laser-edge designs $3289

Platinum Men’s Jewelry

Editor’s Choice:Tacori platinum men’s band with milligrain details $2540

Buyer’s Choice: Novell platinum cufflinks $3144

Entry Platinum Fashion Jewelry (under $3500 retail)

Editor’s Choice:Erik Stewart platinum and colored diamond Hollein earrings $3500

Buyer’s Choice: Harout R. platinum and diamond “cupcake” earrings $1859

Platinum Red Carpet Jewelry

Editor’s Choice: Uni-Design Jewellry “Dew Drops” platinum and diamond ring

Buyer’s Choice: Lazare Kaplan “110^th Anniversary” platinum and diamond necklace $883,120

Platinum and Colored Gemstone Jewelry

Editor’s Choice: Simon G platinum earring with round white diamonds and emerald cut green tourmaline

Buyer’s Choice: Oscar Heyman platinum, colored diamond and unheated colored sapphire necklace $300,000

Best in Show - Went To Sylvie Collection

  

Where:      Winners were awarded at their booths by the PGI-USA “Prize Patrol” team which was broadcasted by JCK TV.  

PLATINUM GUILD INTERNATIONAL USA ANNOUNCES A CALL FOR ENTRIES

IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN!

PLATINUM GUILD INTERNATIONAL USA ANNOUNCES A CALL FOR ENTRIES

 FOR THE FOURTH ANNUAL

JCK 2013 PLATINUM INNOVATION AWARDS

Platinum Guild International (PGI-USA) in conjunction with JCK Las Vegas announces a call for entries for the third annual JCK 2013 Platinum Innovation Awards, held at JCK Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay, May 31 through June 3, 2013. The deadline to submit design images is April 10, 2013 and final product submissions are due April 25, 2013. Exhibitors from JCK, as well as the LUXURY, Elite Enclave and AGTA Shows are welcome to submit designs. The competition acknowledges innovation and skill in platinum design in both bridal and fashion jewelry and will designate awards in the following categories:

• Platinum Engagement Ring
• Entry Platinum Engagement Ring (semi-mounts under $2500 retail)
• Platinum Wedding Band
• Platinum Men’s Jewelry
• Entry Platinum Fashion Jewelry (under $3500 retail)
• Platinum Red Carpet Jewelry
• Platinum and Colored Gemstone Jewelry

The call to entry coincides with the relaunch of PGI’s trade-facing website:

 www.platinumguild.com.  

The revamped site offers a more enticing new look and user-friendly navigation.  

On platinumguild.com, visitors can browse platinum news and press,  marketing materials and sales support. Entrants for the Platinum Innovation Awards can log on to the site at http://platinumguild.com/en-US/news-press/platinum-innovation-awards to submit.   

Entrants are welcome to submit one product per category and will instantly become “nominees” into this year’s competition. All nominees will have their designs professionally photographed and featured on PGI-USA’s consumer website, www.preciousplatinum.com, and press website, www.pgi-press.com, as they await the chance to win the Platinum Innovation Awards’ prize package. Awards will be granted twice in each category, based on one Editor’s Choice and one Buyer’s Choice Award.  One special Best in Show Award will be given as a culmination from all votes. Judging will begin on May 7^th at an exclusive Editor Preview Event in New York City. Editor’s choices will not be revealed until after the buyers have voted at the shows.

“The Platinum Innovation Awards have created an infectious buzz within the platinum jewelry industry for the past three years,” says PGI-USA CEO Huw Daniel. “With each contest, we see innovation in design reach a new level, highlighting the extraordinary versatility of platinum. We anticipate that this year will raise the bar even higher.”

Winners in each of the seven categories will be announced on June 2, 2013, and will receive a generous promotional benefits package.

For complete details and to submit your best platinum designs, please visit www.platinumguild.com.  The deadline for all entries is April 4, 2012. 

About PGI-USA:

Platinum Guild International is dedicated to promoting platinum and its, pure, rare and eternal qualities to the consumer and the jewelry trade.  PGI has offices in each of the world's major jewelry markets, providing information, assistance and education on all aspects of platinum jewelry. For more information please visit www.platinumguild.com

PLATINUM INNOVATION AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED #JCK

JCK 2011 PLATINUM INNOVATION AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Platinum Guild International USA Awards Eight Outstanding Platinum Designs at JCK Las Vegas 2011

WHO:  Platinum Guild International USA, the worldwide marketing arm for the platinum jewelry industry

WHAT:  PGI-USA announces the winners of the 2nd annual JCK 2011 Platinum Innovation Awards. Winners were chosen in six different design categories, as well as two overall categories – “Best in Show” and “Editors’ Choice.” To select the winners, an impressive 180 entries were first reviewed by editors from the nation’s leading bridal and fashion publications and then voted on by retailers during the JCK Las Vegas Show. Entries were up more than 200% over last year's competition.

PGI awarded each winner with a prize package valued at approximately $50,000.

WHERE: Winners were announced at an official press conference on Sunday, June 5 at JCK Las Vegas

Entry Platinum Engagement Ring 

(semi-mounts under $2,500 retail):
§ UNEEK FINE JEWELRY COLLECTIONS: Platinum engagement ring featuring a diamond halo and shank (.21 ct. tw)

Retail Price: $2,495; Price does not include center stone

Modern Platinum Engagement Ring
§ STULLER: Platinum engagement ring with diamond melee (.625 ct. tw)

Retail Price: $3,666; Price does not include center stone

Vintage-Inspired Platinum Engagement Ring
§ LIEBERFARB: Platinum engagement ring featuring a double-halo design and pave diamonds (.31 ct. tw)

Retail Price: $3,710; Price does not include center stone

Platinum Wedding Band
§ CARLEX BY CROWNRING: Platinum 11 mm band with 100 diamonds

Retail Price: $10,000

Platinum Fashion Ring
§ JOHN APEL: Platinum flower ring with rose-cut, old miner and full cut micro-pave diamonds from the Fleurette Collection

Retail Price: $22,000

Platinum Fashion Earrings
§ A JAFFE: Platinum floral motif earrings with diamonds

Retail Price: $15,000

Editors’ Choice
§ PARADE DESIGNS: Platinum engagement ring featuring a cushion cut diamond center stone with interlaced diamonds (.30 ct. tw)

Retail Price: $2,495; Price does not include center stone

Best in Show
§ STULLER: Platinum engagement ring with diamond melee (.625 ct. wt)

Retail Price: $3,666; Price does not include center stone

 About Platinum Guild International:

Platinum Guild International is dedicated to promoting platinum and its pure, rare and eternal qualities to the consumer and the jewelry trade.  PGI has offices in each of the world's major jewelry markets, providing information, assistance and education on all aspects of platinum jewelry. For more information please visit www.platinumguild.com