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Platinum and Gold Price Gap Widens

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  A gap increased by an average of 63% in Q2’25    Recently published Platinum Quarterly Q2 2025 by World Platinum Investment Council [WPIC] reviewed 2025 second quarter Platinum market review-Jewellery demand. According to the review, global platinum jewellery demand increased by 32% year-on-year [YoY] in Q2’25 to 668 koz, the highest since Q4’17.    This in turn contributed to the highest first half total since 2015. Jewellery fabrication in Europe is estimated to have risen by 7% in Q2’25. The widening price differential between platinum and gold , which increased by an average of 63% in Q2’25 versus Q2’24, has helped platinum outperform the broader weakness in the jewellery sector.  In certain markets, we have seen platinum gain market share against the yellow metal. Meanwhile, a higher share of platinum in the bridal market, combined with relative price insensitivity for high-end branded jewellery, provided a degree of price inelasticity, limi...