Palladium wedding rings – what is palladium?

Palladium is an extremely rare and precious metal first discovered in 1803. It is commonly used to ‘plate’ other precious metals and is used in the manufacture of ‘white gold’. A member of the platinum metal family, its rarity means that it commands very high prices and in its pure form is used almost exclusively for high-end, top quality jewellery. Palladium wedding rings are a relatively modern development in the use of this metal, but are becoming more readily available and at prices that most people can now afford.

Palladium is quite a soft metal, but has the same qualities as platinum. It is tarnish-resistant, can be easily re-polished to restore its lustre and resists chemical erosion and even intense heat very well. So despite being quite soft, it is rugged enough to put up with the everyday knocks that a wedding ring has to endure!

Special techniques are required to work palladium, which means that palladium wedding rings are normally only available from specialist outlets. As with all precious metals, its rarity increases its value, making palladium wedding rings ideal family heirlooms to pass on through the generations. Although platinum is still holding its position in the market, palladium wedding rings are becoming more sought after by those who want something unique and completely different from the run of the mill wedding ring.

Palladium is a unique metal. It is ‘warmer’ than some harder metals, giving it a depth and a tactile quality that appeals to many people. The market availability of palladium can fluctuate, which means that the limited quantities of palladium are usually given over to producing very exclusive bespoke and limited edition designs. So investing in palladium wedding rings almost certainly guarantees you that nobody else will have the same design of wedding ring as you. It is this exclusivity that attracts people to palladium wedding rings.

So if you’re looking for something exclusive, precious and unique, why not consider palladium? This rare and precious metal captures everything that a wedding ring should mean, and its unique properties make palladium wedding rings the most desirable rings for those with a little more flair and style.