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* Platinum melt value

PT850 1 g melt value today

1 g of PT850 platinum (85.0% pure platinum) is worth about $44.16 in melt value as of July 13, 2026 — a scrap buyer typically pays ~85% of that ($37.54) after refining and margin. That weight is typical of ear studs, thin chain links, small platinum charms.

Published July 11, 2026 · Updated July 13, 2026

PT850 · 1 g — live estimate

Melt value
$44.16
Realistic scrap (~85%)
$37.54
Pure platinum content
0.850 g
Per-gram melt
$44.16/g
Purity
85.0% (PT850)
As of
July 13, 2026

The calculation

melt = spot/g × purity × weight(g)
     = $51.96 × 0.85 × 1
     = $44.16

Scrap buyers typically deduct ~15% for assay and refining, landing near $37.54. Designed or branded pieces can sell for more intact than melted.

What usually weighs about 1 g?

At 1 g, you are usually looking at ear studs, thin chain links, small platinum charms. Confirm the hallmark matches PT850 before you accept a scrap offer — plated lookalikes are worth far less.

Before you sell

  1. Confirm the PT850 stamp (or equivalent fineness mark).
  2. Weigh in grams on a jewelry scale; exclude stones and non-platinum parts.
  3. Compare at least two scrap offers against the $37.54 ballpark above.
  4. Not sure of the metal? Scan it in the Jewelry Identifier app first.

* Frequently asked

FAQ

Q. How much is 1 g of PT850 platinum worth today?
A. About $44.16 in pure melt value as of July 13, 2026. A realistic scrap offer is near $37.54 (~85% of melt) after refining and margin.
Q. How much pure platinum is in 1 g of PT850?
A. PT850 is 85.0% platinum by weight, so 1 g contains about 0.850 g of pure platinum.
Q. How do I calculate PT850 value myself?
A. Multiply today's platinum spot per gram ($51.96) by the purity (0.85) and by the weight in grams (1). That is $51.96 × 0.85 × 1 = $44.16.
Q. Is 1 g a normal weight for PT850 jewelry?
A. Yes for ear studs, thin chain links, small platinum charms. Weigh only the platinum — exclude stones and non-platinum findings — before using this estimate.

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