Platinum Guild International (PGI) has unveiled a significant breakthrough in platinum jewellery manufacturing with the commercial debut of the first-ever 3D-printed platinum collection.
In its ongoing commitment to advancing technology in platinum jewellery design and production, PGI introduced the Tùsaire collection, a trailblazing line created by Scottish-American designer Maeve Gillies. Named after the Scottish Gaelic word for “pioneer,” the collection combines platinum and titanium to produce striking necklaces, earrings, rings, and bracelets that showcase the potential of 3D printing in fine jewellery.
Unveiled at the 5th ORIGINALLUXURY Roundtable in Geneva in May 2025—an event attended by 150 stakeholders from luxury, technology, and finance sectors—PGI CEO Tim Schlick emphasized the need to rigorously test 3D printing with platinum to unlock its design possibilities and commercial applications. “Additive manufacturing will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in the future of jewellery, opening doors to entirely new creative expressions,” Schlick stated.
While 3D printing has already made inroads in jewellery making, the Tùsaire collection highlights the untapped aesthetic and structural capabilities of platinum. Techniques like laser powder bed fusion have allowed the creation of intricate latticework, hollow forms, and detailed textures that were previously unachievable with traditional methods.
According to Schlick, the initiative is only the beginning of exploring how platinum can add both emotional and practical value to 3D-printed jewellery—not just in appearance, but in how pieces are crafted, owned, and experienced.
Margot Stuart, co-founder of ORIGINALLUXURY, described this milestone as a transformative moment for platinum in the luxury space, made possible through cross-industry innovation and creative experimentation.
Gillies, whose expertise lies in diamond bridal jewellery, said her deep understanding of platinum helped her adapt the metal for use with advanced printing technologies. “Platinum’s durability and compatibility with diamond design gave me the tools to push the boundaries of what’s possible in modern jewellery,” she explained.
The manufacturing was handled by Italy-based ProGold, known for using cutting-edge metal laser powder bed fusion to produce high-precision parts in precious metals across industries.
Tai Wong, Director of Innovations and Product Development at PGI, praised platinum’s technical merits—such as high strength, thermal stability, and low reflectivity—as ideal for energy-efficient, high-fidelity laser printing. “Direct metal printing optimizes platinum’s natural strength and brilliance,” he said.
This innovation repositions platinum as a dynamic, accessible material in jewellery. Its heavier weight and higher density once limited its use for larger designs, but 3D printing has eliminated those constraints. Moreover, platinum’s current affordability compared to gold adds to its appeal.
Gillies concluded by noting the convergence of tradition and technology in the jewellery world: “While innovation is accelerating, craftsmanship remains essential in understanding how materials like platinum can evolve through new forms of expression.”