Palladium Gold Jewellery: What It Is, Purity & Resale Value in India

Palladium Gold Jewellery: What It Is, Purity & Resale Value in India

Palladium-alloyed gold (often called 'palladium white gold') is a premium white gold alloy that uses palladium instead of nickel to achieve its white colour. It is used in high-end jewellery and is increasingly common in imported European and Japanese pieces.

If you have palladium gold jewellery and want to know its resale value in India, this guide explains what it is and what to expect.

At a Glance

Palladium Gold vs Nickel White Gold vs Rhodium-Plated White Gold

What Palladium White Gold Is Worth at Resale

At a gold buyer, palladium-alloyed gold is assessed for its gold content - not its palladium content. The XRF machine will show:
• Gold: ~75% (for 18K palladium white gold)
• Palladium: 12–15%
• Other metals: balance

You are paid for the gold content only:
Payout = Weight × 0.750 × ₹15,250/g = ₹11,438/g for 18K

For a 10g palladium white gold ring:
10 × 0.750 × ₹15,250 = ₹1,14,375

Note: Palladium itself is a precious metal. For very large quantities, a specialist precious metals refiner may offer a better total return by valuing both metals.

Is Palladium White Gold BIS Hallmarked in India?

BIS hallmarking covers gold alloys at 14K (585), 18K (750) and 22K (916). Palladium white gold at 18K carries the 750 hallmark - the same as any other 18K gold. The BIS hallmark does not specify whether the alloy uses palladium or nickel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is palladium gold jewellery?

Gold alloyed with palladium to create a natural white colour. Common in 18K white gold - 75% gold and 12–15% palladium.

Is palladium white gold worth more than regular white gold?

The additional palladium has value, but standard gold buyers pay for gold content only. For large pieces, a specialist refiner may pay for the palladium separately.

Can I sell palladium white gold at Attica Gold?

Yes - XRF testing confirms the gold content, and you are paid the IBJA rate for 18K gold.

How do I know if my white gold has palladium?

XRF testing identifies the exact alloy composition. You cannot tell visually whether a white gold piece uses palladium or nickel.

Is palladium white gold better than nickel white gold?

Palladium white gold is hypoallergenic (no nickel allergy risk) and naturally white. It is considered superior but more expensive.

What is 18K palladium gold worth today?

₹11,438/g based on the gold content. A 10g piece = ₹1,14,375.

Is palladium the same as platinum?

No - palladium (Pd) and platinum (Pt) are different precious metals. Platinum is heavier and more expensive. Do not confuse platinum jewellery with palladium-alloyed gold.