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PatrickL September 27, 2010

What is more shiny: Platinum, Palladium or White Gold?

Just wondering :)

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abc October 23, 2010

Depends on the alloy used in the mix (e.g., white gold by definition is not a pure metal).

What do you mean with shiny? Reflectivity? Typically if you look at 'white' metal finishes, pure silver is the most reflective, then rhodium (typical coating of white gold), then white gold, then platinum and then finally palladium.

SaraL September 28, 2010

White gold would definitely be the most shiny and bright. But please note that after a certain amount of time and wear white gold will need a recoating of rhodium, which we of course will be happy to provide free of charge. Platinum usually comes with an iridium coating that provides a substantial shine as well, but does not reach the reflective brightness of a white gold piece with a good layer of rhodium. Palladium is very similar to platinum in appearance.What is more shiny: Platinum, Palladium or White Gold?