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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 $49.98 in melt value as of August 29, 2026 — a scrap buyer typically pays ~85% of that ($42.49) after refining and margin. That weight is typical of ear studs, thin chain links, small platinum charms.

Published July 11, 2026 · Updated August 29, 2026

PT850 · 1 g — live estimate

Melt value
$49.98
Realistic scrap (~85%)
$42.49
Pure platinum content
0.850 g
Per-gram melt
$49.98/g
Purity
85.0% (PT850)
As of
August 29, 2026

The calculation

melt = spot/g × purity × weight(g)
     = $58.80 × 0.85 × 1
     = $49.98

Scrap buyers typically deduct ~15% for assay and refining, landing near $42.49. 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 $42.49 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 $49.98 in pure melt value as of August 29, 2026. A realistic scrap offer is near $42.49 (~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 ($58.80) by the purity (0.85) and by the weight in grams (1). That is $58.80 × 0.85 × 1 = $49.98.
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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