18k Gray Gold Grain with Palladium (Pd 13) – Alloy for Casting and Jewelry

This 18k White Gold granules enriched with 13% palladium (Pd 13) is the alloy of choice for high jewelry. Designed for lost wax casting and ingot creation, it guarantees a bright, durable, and hypoallergenic white color, superior to standard alloys.

What is Palladium and Why Use it in White Gold?

Palladium (metal) is a rare and precious transition metal from the platinum group metals (PGM), just like platinum and rhodium. Valued for its natural silvery-white color and corrosion resistance, it has become essential in jewelry making.

Unlike classic white gold (often alloyed with nickel), our Gold-Palladium alloy offers major advantages:

• Hypoallergenic properties: No morepalladium allergy or nickel allergy often found in low-end jewelry.

• Durable color: The gray palladium gives gold a deep white hue that does not necessarily require rhodium plating (although palladium rhodium is a common finish but fades over the years).

• Hardness and malleability: With a hardness of 140 Hv (annealed) to 240 Hv (work-hardened), this alloy is ideal for making a palladium ring, a palladium wedding band or any other palladium and gold jewelry .

Technical Characteristics and Usage

This product is intended for demanding jewelers and designers wishing to work with a premium palladium and gold material.

• Metal: 18k White Gold (750‰) + 13% Palladium.

• Type: Granules (for casting).

• Fineness: Guaranteed minimum 751 thousandths gold.

• Melting range: 1045-1130°C.

• Hardness: Annealed 140 Hv / Work-hardened 240 Hv (+/-10Hv).

• Usage: Ideal for lost wax casting, rolling, and creation of palladium and gold ingots.

• Condition: Product sold by weight, no returns or exchanges.

The Palladium Market and Price (Investment and Rates)

The price of palladium has experienced strong volatility in recent years, sometimes exceeding the price of gold and platinum. As a key component of this alloy, the palladium price directly influences the value of these granules.

• Palladium Investment: Although this product is an alloy, understanding the palladium market is essential. The palladium price per kg or palladium price per gram fluctuates according to industrial (catalyst) and jewelry demand.

• Palladium or Platinum? This is a common question for a palladium or platinum wedding band. Palladium is lighter than platinum (lower density), allowing the creation of large but comfortable jewelry, while being harder than standard white gold.

• Buying Palladium: Whether you are looking to buy pure palladium , a palladium coin or alloyed granules, always choose a certified supplier guaranteeing the metal's fineness.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about Palladium in Jewelry

How to clean palladium or palladium white gold?

Maintenance is simple. To clean palladium or white gold, use warm soapy water and a soft brush. Unlike silver, palladium does not tarnish (does not oxidize) in open air.

What is the difference between Palladium 500, 950 and Palladium Gold?

Palladium 950 is an almost pure metal used for palladium wedding bands. Palladium 500 is a less rich alloy. Our product is 18k Gold (75% gold) containing 13% palladium to whiten the gold, combining the prestige of gold and the whiteness of palladium.

Where to find palladium?

Palladium ore is rare, mainly mined in Russia and South Africa (palladium production). For jewelers, the question "where to buy palladium" or palladium gold is resolved with approved precious metal suppliers like us, guaranteeing origin and quality.

Are there allergies to palladium?

Although rare, palladium allergy exists, but it is much less common than nickel allergy. This Gold-Palladium alloy is considered a safe and "Nickel Free" alternative (according to standards).

Why choose our Pd 13 White Gold Granules?

• Premium Quality: Guaranteed gold and palladium content.

• Versatility: Perfect for palladium and gold jewelry (rings, bracelets, necklaces).

• Transparency: Price adjusted according to the palladium price per kilo and gold market price.

Order your granules now for your high jewelry creations.