Summary for rhodium plated palladium Discussion
palladium be rhodium plated? Dana Witt asked whether a new palladium wedding ring setting could be rhodium plated to make it look brighter and less gray than her white gold pieces. The only answer in the thread came from a respondent who said there was no reason it could not be done, though the reply was brief and did not discuss prep, adhesion, or wear considerations. In other words, the discussion supports the idea that rhodium plating palladium is possible, but it offers no detailed process guidance or cautions beyond that simple reassurance.
Q. I recently got a new wedding ring setting, and per my jeweler’s recommendation I decided to go with palladium for the metal. I am happy with the new setting, but I’m not sure I’m crazy about the color of the palladium. It’s a little more greyish than my other white gold pieces. I’m wondering if it would be possible to have it rhodium plated to make it a brighter white color?
Dana Witt
buyer – Salt Lake City, Utah
July 29, 2009
A. Hi, Dana. I don’t see any reason why not. Good luck.
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Ted Mooney, P.E.
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July 29, 2009
A. It’s a little tricky compared to rhodium plating onto white gold because of palladium’s affinity for hydrogen but it certainly can be done with the very same set up.
Neil Bell
Albuquerque, New Mexico
July 30, 2009
