Gold, platinum or palladium - which precious metal suits your piece of jewelry?

Choosing the right precious metal is one of the most important decisions when making or selecting a piece of jewelry. Gold, platinum and palladium differ not only in price, but also in color, weight, suitability for everyday use and craftsmanship. From the jewelry workshop's point of view, there is no general "best" precious metal - the decisive factor is which material suits your wearing habits and the planned piece of jewelry.

Gold - the versatile classic

Gold is almost exclusively alloyed in jewelry. This results in different colors such as yellow gold, white gold or rose gold. Gold alloys are very easy to shape and repair, which makes them particularly suitable for many pieces of jewelry.

In the workshop, we value gold for its versatility and long tradition. The hardness and therefore suitability for everyday wear varies depending on the fineness.

Platinum - durable and particularly resistant

Platinum is a very dense and resistant precious metal. It is usually processed with a high fineness (e.g. 950) and is ideal for jewelry that is worn every day.

Signs of wear on platinum usually appear as a fine patina, not as a loss of material. From a technical point of view, platinum is more difficult to work with, but offers exceptional longevity.

Palladium - a light-colored precious metal from the platinum group

Palladium belongs to the platinum group and is often used in jewelry as an alternative to white gold. It has a natural, light color and is lighter than platinum.

Whether palladium is the right choice depends heavily on the specific alloy and the desired design. Expert advice is particularly important here.

Knowledge from the workshop

Gold, platinum and palladium each have their own strengths. The best choice results from the interplay of design, wearability, budget and craftsmanship.

In our overview of precious metals in the jewelry trade , you will find the most important basics on materials, properties and processing.