Platinum and Jewelry Information

Here are some facts about platinum and jewelry:

Platinum

Platinum is a chemical element with the symbol Pt and atomic number 78. It is a dense, malleable, ductile, highly unreactive, precious, silverish-white transition metal. Platinum is used in jewelry, laboratory equipment, electrical contacts, dentistry, and automobile emissions control devices.

Jewelry

Jewelry consists of decorative items worn for personal adornment, such as brooches, rings, necklaces, earrings, pendants, bracelets, and cufflinks. Jewelry may be attached to the body or the clothes.

Platinum Coins

Platinum coins have been used for commerce for many years. Some of the most famous platinum coins include:

• American Platinum Eagle
• Canadian Platinum Maple Leaf
• Australian Platinum Koala
• Isle of Man Noble
• Chinese Platinum Panda
• Russian Ballerina
• British Platinum Britannia

Most Expensive Design of Platinum Jewelry

The most expensive design of platinum jewelry is currently the "The Winston Blue" diamond, which is set in a platinum ring and valued at $23.8 million.

Most Productive Country of Platinum

The most productive country of platinum is currently South Africa, which produced 110 metric tons of platinum in 2020.