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Rebecca Howarth
19th May 2010 16:21

The London Assay office have changed the palladium hallmark

 

The Assay Offices are concerned that the trapezium shape surrounding the 950 mark is not different enough to the platinum mark. Both metals have a purity mark of 950 but the shapes surrounding the marks are different. The platinum mark is rectangular shape on three sides with a little peak on it so is very similar! See below for the shapes. When I first saw this I thought just the same. Both metals have a very similar colour and even though platinum is more dense so you can feel a difference in the weight it could be tricky to decipher between the two when the marks become worn. The palladium mark now has three ovals around the 950 to make this more clear.

Hallmarks

It is expected that because the palladium mark with a trapezium shape was only used for just over a year that they may come more valuable and collectable in the future.

Here are some engagement and eternity rings in our ready to wear collection that have the original mark!

Palladium and sapphire engagement ring
Palladium and diamond eternity ring
Palladium and diamond engagement ring
Palladium and tourmaline engagement ring
Palladium and sapphire engagement ring

Palladium has become increasingly popular as an option for an engagement ring. It has a lovely bright white colour to the metal which lots of people love as it really does set diamonds off very well. It is also not a metal that is plated unlike white gold often is which means it will keep this bright colour (although as all precious metals the shine will wear over time). It is a less expensive alternative to platinum allowing you to spend a little more on the stones!

Rebecca Howarth
 

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