White Gold Or Palladium Ring

Because of the metal s rarity however you won t find many options whether you search in store or online.

White gold or palladium ring.

Palladium white gold has an enchanting light gray color and some may notice the slightest hint of yellow because it is in fact gold. A palladium ring with hammered finish. Although it doesn t look exactly the same a rhodium plated white gold engagement ring or wedding band has a similar shine to palladium or platinum jewelry. As i mentioned earlier in the article palladium is naturally white and doesn t require plating or re plating during the course of its lifetime.

In terms of pricing white gold is significantly more affordable than either metal. Palladium white gold jewelry is a wonderful option for those sensitive to. Unlike white gold both platinum and palladium are not rhodium plated since they are naturally a bright white color. White gold has a similar appearance to palladium and platinum.

This is a great feature of both metals because it means much less maintenance than a white gold ring which could develop a yellow tinge without regular re plating. Also because both palladium and platinum rings develop a patina. For example right now on blue nile there are only 3 palladium ring designs but over 90 white gold and over 65 platinum designs. In contrast white gold rings may require a rhodium replating once every few years to maintain its white shiny appearance.

18k palladium white gold boasts a brighter whiter hue than 14k palladium white gold. It will not look like rhodium plated white gold.