Platinum Items We Buy
We buy platinum in all forms: American Platinum Eagles, Canadian Platinum Maple Leafs, and other government-issued platinum coins. Platinum bars from PAMP Suisse, Valcambi, and other refiners in sizes from 1 oz to 10 oz. Platinum jewelry including wedding bands, engagement ring settings, bracelets, and necklaces. Platinum scrap and industrial platinum.
Platinum is denser than gold, which means platinum items feel heavier than gold items of similar size. Many people own platinum jewelry without realizing it is platinum rather than white gold. If you are unsure, bring your items in and we test them for free.
How Platinum Is Valued
Platinum is priced based on weight and purity, referenced against the live platinum spot price. Common purities for platinum jewelry are .950 (95% platinum) and .999 (99.9% platinum, typically used in bullion coins and bars).
Platinum spot prices can be volatile and have historically been both above and below gold prices. At certain market points, platinum trades at a discount to gold, which can make it a less favorable time to sell. We show you the live spot price during your visit so you can make an informed decision. Platinum wedding bands and engagement ring settings are the most common platinum items we see from Kansas City sellers. These are typically .950 purity and can contain 5 to 15 grams of platinum depending on ring size and design.
Platinum vs White Gold
Platinum and white gold look similar but are very different metals. White gold is a gold alloy (usually 14K or 18K) mixed with white metals like palladium or nickel, then plated with rhodium for a bright white finish. Platinum is a naturally white metal that does not require plating.
The value difference is real. Platinum is rarer than gold and the spot price per gram can be higher or lower depending on market conditions. A platinum ring typically contains more precious metal by weight than a comparable white gold ring because platinum is denser.
If you are not sure whether your ring or jewelry is platinum or white gold, look for a stamp on the inside. Platinum items are typically stamped PLAT, PT, 950, or 999. White gold items are stamped 14K, 18K, or 750. We test everything with an XRF spectrometer to confirm exact composition.
Sell Your Platinum Today
Call 816-439-4653 to schedule an appointment at our Main Street location. Bring your platinum coins, bars, or jewelry. We test and weigh everything in front of you and make a same-day cash offer. All evaluations are by appointment only.