Platinum and palladium
The platinum-group metals: platinum, palladium and rhodium.
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Techniques
Electroplating: gold, silver and rhodium baths
Electroplating coats a piece with a thin layer of another metal by electrolysis: gold, silver and rhodium baths; steps, thicknesses and care.
Materials
Palladium
Palladium is a white precious metal of the platinum group, light and hypoallergenic, used pure and in white-gold alloys.
Materials
Platinum
What platinum is, its hardness (4-4.5 Mohs), why it is used in jewelry, how it differs from white gold, care and common questions.
Materials
Rhodium
Rhodium is a bright, very hard white metal of the platinum group, used as a plating on white gold and silver to add shine and protection.