Palladium White Gold
What You Need to Know
- Gold is naturally yellow. In order for gold to have a white appearance, it is infused with a metal that is naturally white. Typically, white gold is made with nickel.
- Palladium is a white metal that is in the same group as platinum and rhodium. This shiny metal is mostly extracted as a byproduct of mining other metals such as platinum and nickel. It is more rare than gold, which is reflected in the price. On the market, it is one of the most valuable metals.
- Palladium white gold is made with 15% palladium and is nickel-free. It is great for avoiding the concerns regarding nickel sensitivity.
- Gray with a warm undertone. Can be rhodium plated to achieve a bright white color with no warm undertone.
How does it look compared to rhodium plated white gold?
The top two rings are 14k palladium white gold and the bottom two rings are the same silver color of rhodium plating.
If the color tone of 14k palladium white gold isn't for you, you can have your jewelry rhodium plated for the silver color finish. Please contact me to have your piece rhodium plated.