PLATINUM GUILD INTERNATIONAL USA ANNOUNCES A CALL FOR ENTRIES<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/b><\/div>\n
FOR THE FOURTH ANNUAL<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/b><\/div>\n
JCK 2013 PLATINUM INNOVATION AWARDS<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/b><\/div>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\nPlatinum 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 <\/span>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:<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n
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- Platinum Engagement Ring<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/li>\n
- Entry Platinum Engagement Ring (semi-mounts under $2500 retail)<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/li>\n
- Platinum Wedding Band<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/li>\n
- Platinum Men\u2019s Jewelry<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/li>\n
- Entry Platinum Fashion Jewelry (under $3500 retail)<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/li>\n
- Platinum Red Carpet Jewelry<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/li>\n
- Platinum and Colored Gemstone Jewelry<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\nThe call to entry coincides with the relaunch of PGI\u2019s trade-facing website:<\/span><\/div>\nwww.platinumguild.com<\/a>. <\/span><\/div>\n
<\/span><\/div>\nThe revamped site offers a more enticing new look and user-friendly navigation. <\/span><\/div>\n
<\/span><\/div>\nOn platinumguild.com<\/a>, 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-<\/wbr>US\/news-press\/platinum- <\/wbr>innovation-awards<\/a> to submit. <\/u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\nEntrants are welcome to submit one product per category and will instantly become \u201cnominees\u201d into this year\u2019s competition. All nominees will have their designs professionally photographed and featured on PGI-USA\u2019s consumer website, www.preciousplatinum.com<\/span><\/a>, and press website, www.pgi-press.com<\/span><\/a>, as they await the chance to win the Platinum Innovation Awards\u2019 prize package. Awards will be granted twice in each category, based on one Editor\u2019s Choice and one Buyer\u2019s Choice Award. One special Best in Show Award will be given as a culmination from all votes. Judging will begin on May 7th<\/sup> at an exclusive Editor Preview Event in New York City. Editor\u2019s choices will not be revealed until <\/span>after the buyers have voted at the shows.<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\u201cThe Platinum Innovation Awards have created an infectious buzz within the platinum jewelry industry for the past three years,\u201d says PGI-USA CEO Huw Daniel. \u201cWith 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.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nWinners in each of the seven categories will be announced on June 2, 2013, and will receive a generous promotional benefits package.<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nFor complete details and to submit your best platinum designs, please visit www.platinumguild.com<\/span><\/a>. The deadline for all entries is April 4, 2012. <\/u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\nAbout PGI-USA:<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/i><\/b><\/div>\nPlatinum 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 <\/span><\/i>www.platinumguild.com<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n
IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN!<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/b><\/div>\nPLATINUM GUILD INTERNATIONAL USA ANNOUNCES A CALL FOR ENTRIES<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/b><\/div>\nFOR THE FOURTH ANNUAL<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/b><\/div>\nJCK 2013 PLATINUM INNOVATION AWARDS<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a><\/div>\nPlatinum 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 <\/span>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:<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n- \n
- Platinum Engagement Ring<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/li>\n
- Entry Platinum Engagement Ring (semi-mounts under $2500 retail)<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/li>\n
- Platinum Wedding Band<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/li>\n
- Platinum Men’s Jewelry<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/li>\n
- Entry Platinum Fashion Jewelry (under $3500 retail)<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/li>\n
- Platinum Red Carpet Jewelry<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/li>\n
- Platinum and Colored Gemstone Jewelry<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/div>\n<\/a><\/div>\nThe call to entry coincides with the relaunch of PGI’s trade-facing website:<\/span><\/div>\nwww.platinumguild.com<\/a>. <\/span><\/div>\n
<\/span><\/div>\nThe revamped site offers a more enticing new look and user-friendly navigation. <\/span><\/div>\n
<\/span><\/div>\nOn platinumguild.com<\/a>, 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<\/a> to submit. <\/u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n
<\/span><\/div>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\nEntrants 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<\/span><\/a>, and press website, www.pgi-press.com<\/span><\/a>, 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 7th<\/sup> at an exclusive Editor Preview Event in New York City. Editor’s choices will not be revealed until <\/span>after the buyers have voted at the shows.<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n“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.”<\/span><\/i><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nWinners in each of the seven categories will be announced on June 2, 2013, and will receive a generous promotional benefits package.<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nFor complete details and to submit your best platinum designs, please visit www.platinumguild.com<\/span><\/a>. The deadline for all entries is April 4, 2012. <\/u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n - Entry Platinum Engagement Ring (semi-mounts under $2500 retail)<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/li>\n
- Entry Platinum Engagement Ring (semi-mounts under $2500 retail)<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/li>\n