The platinum watch case and bracelet are paved with 568 baguette-cut diamonds and 234 baguette-cut royal blue sapphires.

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In the case of platinum, prices have fallen back to the cost of production for many mines.

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South Africa, in other words, is the best bull case for platinum short-term.

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In the case of platinum, money managers cut their net long by 16% to 14, 402 lots from 17, 122 the previous week.

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This is especially the case in platinum group metals since they are more expensive than most, said John Mothersole, senior principal with IHS Global Insight.

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In the case of Platinum Group Metals Ltd.

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