950 on white jewelry usually means platinum 950: 95% pure platinum.
PT950, 950PT, PLAT, PLATINUM
The most common platinum standard for engagement rings and wedding bands in the US and Europe. Some silver, especially from Mexico, is also stamped 950.
| Platinum 950 | Melt value |
|---|---|
| 2 gram piece | $108.61 |
| 5 gram piece | $271.53 |
| 10 gram piece | $543.06 |
Weigh your piece in grams on a kitchen or jewelry scale. Set stones add weight, so the real figure is a little lower. A buyer pays less than melt to cover refining and profit. Melt value calculator
Stones, a known maker or antique design can be worth far more than the metal. Photograph your piece and GemstoneAI identifies it and estimates what it is worth. Your first scan is free.
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A stamp is a claim, not proof. Fake jewelry is sometimes stamped with real-looking marks. In the US, a purity mark is supposed to sit next to a maker's trademark, so a purity stamp on its own deserves a closer look.
More checks: how to tell if gold is real and the 5-question ring checker.
Usually platinum, especially when marked PT950 or PLAT. Plain 950 on a piece that tarnishes is silver.
About $54.31 per gram at melt today.
No. Stamps are easy to fake. Back a stamp up with a magnet, a look at worn edges, or a jeweler's test before you rely on it.