Did You Know: Platinum is 35 times more rare than gold! And is 95% pure. Platinum is naturally white. It will aquire a natural patina over time. Some people prefer the patina over the shiney high polished look. Platinum is also much heavier than gold. Platinum is a very stable metal. Platinums melting point is 3215 degrees Fahrenheit. Platinum derived its name from the Spanish "platina", meaning, little silver. Platinum is mined in South Africa and Russia. most comes from Russia. It is also a rare metal. And there is less of it mined every day. Contributing to the higher cost of Platinum. Japanese consumers buy approximately 48% of the worlds platinum jewelry each year. As an investment, platinum coins hold there value very well. Unlike gold which fluctuates dramatically. And platinum is used in about 20% of consumer goods. From electronics to fashion jewelry. Have a great day!
Posted on: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 16:10:27 +0000
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