Platinum Takes Center Stage
At Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong 2025 (17–21 September, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre), Platinum Guild International (PGI) is making a strong case for platinum as the future of jewellery metals. With gold prices at record highs, PGI argues that platinum’s durability, rarity, and ethical credibility are increasingly resonating with consumers beyond traditional bridal segments.
Panel Talk: Beyond White Gold—Market Edge & Innovation
On 19 September, PGI CEO Tim Schlick will moderate “The Platinum Advantage: Markets, Business and Innovations,” featuring global experts from China, USA, Australia/SE Asia, Japan, and India. Topics include how platinum may outperform white gold, emerging segments (like men’s jewellery), and product innovations that incorporate sustainable practices. But in a world where lab-grown diamonds vs natural diamonds debates and demand for ethical jewelry are rising, will platinum’s appeal alone be enough?
Exhibition, Metal Innovation & New Audiences
PGI’s “Sublime Shine: Metal Innovation in the Art of Jewellery” exhibition (430 sq m) highlights platinum’s role not just in jewellery, but in clean energy and medical devices. The Platinum Pavilion returns with exhibitors like B.N. Jewellers India, Jewelex India, Kingli Jewelry, and ORO Precious Metals. The show also includes a dedicated men’s jewellery zone, targeting young consumers who care about ethics, sustainability, rarity, and material traceability. [内链：Lab-Grown Gemstones Guide]
Ethical Credibility or Just Marketing Shine?
Schlick says platinum offers young consumers rarity, purity, and ethical credibility. But critics may ask: in an era of sustainable gemstones and consumer emphasis on traceability and impact, is promoting platinum enough to classify as ethical jewellery? Will transparency about sourcing, environmental impacts, and mining practices match the increasing standards set by lab-grown alternatives?