Although Arizona platinum buyers will pay you well for the jewelry or raw material you have, it is always a plus to determine the value of it yourself first. Then you will be able to go to these buyers and really understand what kind of deals they can offer to you, as well if you are wanting to buy from them. There are many great deals to be had in the world of jewelry, and some can make you a fortune.

The biggest concern when buying or selling jewelry is the item's worth. Even if you see a piece that looks fantastic, you have to know whether or not it's real and what the weight of the material is. For platinum, there are various things one needs to look for in order to determine whether or not it's the real deal.

• Markings - Platinum often has letters stamped on it. Some pieces of jewelry spelling out "PT" or "PLAT" many times.
• Weight - Silver weighs almost half of what platinum does. If the jewelry is very light there's a good chance it's not platinum.
• Burn Method - If you put a piece of platinum jewelry over a typical flame, such as a candle, it will not have any issues retaining its color or shape. Metals like silver, on the other hand, will change color.
• Chemicals - Hydrogen peroxide can help you see if a piece of jewelry is indeed made of platinum. This is because silver will react to it, while platinum has no real reaction in alkalis or acids.

When you go to see Arizona platinum buyers to sell or buy platinum, you now know what to do to identify what you have so you can be sure you are buying it at the proper value. Of course, the value will fluctuate with the market, so be sure you look up the value of platinum and any other materials/stones that are part of your piece before agreeing to sell your jewelry.