22/05/2025
PALLADIUM—THE MISUNDERSTOOD METAL ✨️
Once hailed as platinum’s quieter twin, palladium carried the same noble strength and a bright silvery beauty at a softer price.
For a few years, the price of palladium went through the roof, and a 950 palladium ring would have cost more than platinum while offering less in longevity and luminosity. But, since 2023, pricing has returned back to normal.
By now, with the gold price at an all-time high, palladium jewellery has become fashionable, again amongst those who want a white metal for their wedding or engagement rings.
There are two faces of this elusive element:
950 palladium, radiant and durable, is a completely legit alternative to palladium-white gold or platinum at a reasonable price point. And, it does not need any plating since it’s already so bright and white.
500 palladium, however, is a different beast entirely: half silver, half palladium. Dark in hue, stubborn in nature, and not made to be cast. Not every “palladium” ring tells the whole truth.
My favourite, from years at the bench and hours beside the flame, will always be 950 platinum 🖤 🖤 🖤
I just love its weight, eternal shine, and the dark grey tone. But if you're drawn to the bright side of the cool-toned metals, 950 palladium will be your friend 🩶🩶🩶