Sell Platinum – Understanding the Ins And Outs

 



There are many websites on the Internet that sell platinum but a consumer’s job is to find the one that is most reliable in its business. Online websites, reviews, feedback's and comments from the customers are a great way to know the credibility of a website or any source from where you might be thinking of purchasing platinum. Platinum is rare, in fact the rarest of all precious metals and it has its own elegance and distinction. Owning a jewelry item made from platinum is something to boast as it amazes people with its luster.

If you are online or in the market to sell gold, you will see a lot of gold buyers but the case with platinum might be a bit different. Platinum is not only rarer than gold but it usually costs more than gold jewelry as well. It has more weight and a special connection with diamond rings. Jewelers consider it the best metal that goes with the luster and shine of a diamond. While you will not be able to find platinum at 100% purity it is readily available at purities of 90-95% - much better than gold and silver (14ct Gold = 58.3%).

Our world is a funny place and funny things are happening here all the time. With all the “believe it or not” stuff going on it is pretty much possible to be deceived by someone when purchasing platinum. Some con artist might even try to sell silver to you, calling it the most precious form of silver. At the same time, people who don’t have much knowledge of how platinum looks might also get confused in identifying and distinguishing white gold from platinum. There are various online platforms that provide ample information on the subject.

If an online individual wants to sell platinum and has his/her advertisement posted online, you must do all the necessary checks to buy only the authentic platinum jewelry. The most important thing to be checked is the hallmark that says “850”, “900”, “950”,  “pt”, “plat”, “irid plat” or “950plat”. All these hallmarks signify the content of platinum in an item and other metals that are present in these platinum items for giving them certain qualities include iridium, ruthenium and cobalt. An item with absolutely no hallmark is suspicious and must be verified before you make a purchase.

Companies that sell diamonds and diamond jewelries often provide platinum jewelry as well. Most of the times you will find diamond jewelry with diamonds mounted on top of platinum casings. Why platinum is most preferred with diamonds is because it is the only metal that can still proudly boast itself against the fire-like and eye-squinting effects of diamonds. Credentials, background and reputation of a person or company must be checked that wants to sell platinum to you. The first advantage of buying platinum jewelry is of course its splendor but what makes it even more popular is its viability for men and women both. For example, gold is most preferred by women than men.

By, Kevin Robbins

Gold Solutions, LLC