[Jewelry making - Article 00023] - Re: [Orchid] Palladium alloy for 18K white

[Neilthejeweler]

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About rhodium....

    context is everything. The original post in this thread was seeking a
    less costly alternative to platinum. So if its any of the white gold
    alloys, its just not going to be the color of platinum, hence
    rhodium. Rhodium being a hard plate, it resists the fine scratches
    that turn metal dull.

    Even platinum rings age. They get dull and steely grey rather fast
    given any appreciable wear. So the customer brings it back for
    refinishing. I don't see a functional difference between refinishing
    a platinum piece and refinishing a white gold piece(except that the
    PT is more laborious). Either way the worn piece's finish is
    restored and the customer leaves happy once again.
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