Platinum is one of the most valuable precious metals in fine jewellery, and it is often mistaken for white gold or silver. If you have a platinum wedding band, an engagement ring setting, a chain or a platinum bar or coin, it deserves to be valued as platinum. At Noura’s Jewellery in Alta Vista Plaza, Ottawa, we identify and test your platinum, quote from today’s market price, and pay you on the spot when you accept. The quote is free and there is no obligation.
- Walk inNo appointment needed during opening hours.
- We sort by purityA goldsmith separates your pieces by karat or fineness.
- We weigh and testWeight and purity measured with professional tools.
- Free, clear quoteBased on today’s market price. No obligation.
- Paid on the spotAccept the offer and you are paid the same visit.
Platinum we buy
Is it platinum or white gold?
Platinum and white gold can look almost identical, especially when white gold is freshly rhodium plated. The stamp is the first clue. Platinum jewellery is usually marked with its purity in parts per thousand, often with PT or PLAT.
- Platinum feels heavier than a gold ring of the same size, because it is a denser metal.
- Platinum does not turn yellow as it wears; white gold can show a warm tone where the plating has worn away.
- Stamps can mislead, so we always confirm with testing rather than relying on the mark alone.
How platinum is valued
Platinum is valued by purity and weight at today’s market price. Most jewellery is 950 platinum, meaning 95% pure. Stones and non-platinum parts are not counted. Here are today’s platinum rates, updated from the live market:
| Metal & purity | CAD / gram |
|---|---|
| Fine platinum | 67.19 |
Prices updated: Oct 27, 2026 4:31 AM EDT.
Estimate your platinum with our calculators. Your offer is confirmed once your pieces are tested and weighed in the shop.
Why sell platinum to Noura’s Jewellery
- We know platinum. As jewellers, we work with platinum settings and can tell it apart from white gold.
- Free, no-obligation quotes based on today’s market, with no hidden fees.
- We will beat a written quote from another Ottawa buyer.
- Paid on the spot when you accept.
What happens when you visit
Bring your pieces in
No appointment is needed during opening hours at Alta Vista Plaza.
We identify the metal
A goldsmith checks the marks and separates platinum from white gold and silver.
We weigh and test
Purity and weight are measured with professional tools; diamonds are assessed separately.
A clear, free quote
Based on today’s platinum price, with every number explained.
Paid on the spot
Accept the offer and you are paid during the same visit, in cash, by e-Transfer or by another method you prefer.
Frequently asked questions
My ring is stamped PT950. What does that mean?
It means the ring is marked as 95% platinum. We confirm it by testing before making an offer.
What about the diamonds in my platinum ring?
Diamonds are assessed separately from the platinum. See selling diamonds.
Do you buy platinum bars and coins?
Yes. See selling bullion and bars.
When am I paid?
On the spot, once you accept the offer, in cash, by e-Transfer or by another method you prefer.
Sell your platinum at Noura’s Jewellery
Visit us at Alta Vista Plaza, Unit 13, 2651 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa. Open Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 613-680-8883 for a free quote.
Platinum prices change throughout the day. Rates on this page are for guidance; your offer is confirmed after your pieces are tested and weighed in the shop.