Platinum Guild International USA (PGI USA) has launched the digital Platinum Source Book, an online resource to help manufacturers, designers, retailers, and service providers find platinum-related products and services. Part of PGI USA’s Platinum Learning Center, the Source Book serves as a directory for industry professionals.
Categories and Features
The Platinum Source Book allows users to search by category or company name to locate suppliers of platinum materials and services. The directory includes:
- Chain Suppliers – Companies providing platinum chains as raw material, pre-made links, or finished necklace chains.
- Findings Suppliers – Suppliers offering components such as clasps, connectors, and embellishments used in jewelry manufacturing.
- Platinum Metal Suppliers – Businesses involved in refining, fabricating, and distributing platinum for jewelry.
- Business Equipment – Suppliers of machinery and technology used in platinum-related operations.
- Tools & Machinery – Providers of tools and equipment for jewelry production, including soldering kits, polishing tools, and casting equipment.
Industry Accessibility
PGI USA Senior Vice President Kevin Reilly noted the organization’s goal in creating this resource:
“We are regularly fielding inquiries for recommendations for a myriad of platinum-related products and services. By building this new, easily searchable reference platform, we hope the industry is able to access a wealth of platinum information at their fingertips whenever and wherever needed.”
The resource is available at platinumlearning.com/sourcebook. For inquiries or recommendations, industry members can contact Kevin Reilly at kreilly@pgiglobal.com.