Scatchability: Platinum vs. Palladium

DDY88 · 11-14-2008, 01:23 PM

I'm deciding between two types of metals for my band and one of the things I wonder is...................Which metal is more prone to scratch? Platinum of Palladium?

rodman86 · 11-27-2008, 03:37 PM

Platinum will actually scratch easier and show more scratches than 14 karat white gold. Many people find this characteristic of platinum very desirable, as a platinum ring worn daily will develop a "patina", which is best described as a brushed, very white look.

Platinum and Palladium are both in the platinum family of metals. Platinum is significantly more dense and heavier that palladium but palladium resists scratching a bit more than platinum does.. There is also a significant difference in price between the metals.

DDY88 · 12-07-2008, 10:37 AM

Thanks. Do you think palladium would be a good alternative to 14k white gold then?

I like the whole idea of having platinum, but I'm not sure I am ready to pay for the difference in price (how big of a discrepancy is it?) and palladium sounds a little more durable from what you're saying.

11-14-2008, 01:23 PM	#1
DDY88 Diamond Rookie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Scatchability: Platinum vs. Palladium I'm deciding between two types of metals for my band and one of the things I wonder is...................Which metal is more prone to scratch? Platinum of Palladium?

11-27-2008, 03:37 PM	#2
rodman86 Regular Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Born and Raised in Houston, Texas! Posts: 82 Rep Power: 0	Platinum will actually scratch easier and show more scratches than 14 karat white gold. Many people find this characteristic of platinum very desirable, as a platinum ring worn daily will develop a "patina", which is best described as a brushed, very white look. Platinum and Palladium are both in the platinum family of metals. Platinum is significantly more dense and heavier that palladium but palladium resists scratching a bit more than platinum does.. There is also a significant difference in price between the metals. __________________ Rodney Jr. A.J.P., G.G. (GIA) [url]www.shawsrr.com[/url] Last edited by rodman86; 11-27-2008 at 03:42 PM.

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12-07-2008, 10:37 AM	#3
DDY88 Diamond Rookie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Thanks. Do you think palladium would be a good alternative to 14k white gold then? I like the whole idea of having platinum, but I'm not sure I am ready to pay for the difference in price (how big of a discrepancy is it?) and palladium sounds a little more durable from what you're saying.