Gold has broken above $3,000 and appears poised to push even higher. Meanwhile, platinum seems to be watching from the ...

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But when it comes to picking the ultimate metal of romance, is gold the champion, or does platinum reign supreme ... Gold, on the other hand, is softer. Pure 24k gold is too malleable for jewelry ...