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14K White Gold (palladium-based): what it's made of, its purity, and its value
Premium hypoallergenic white gold. More common in EU and for nickel-sensitive customers.
Published May 30, 2026
Quick facts
- Karat
- 14K
- Purity
- 58.5%
- Fineness
- 585/1000
- Color
- White
- Density
- 13 g/cm³
- Melting point
- 1260 °C
What it's made of
- Gold
- 58.5%
- Palladium
- 27%
- Silver
- 14.5%
The gold content is fixed at 58.5% — that's what makes it 14K. The remaining metals are what set the color: Nickel and palladium are the bleaching metals — they cancel gold's yellow to give a white tone.
About 14K White Gold (palladium-based)
Premium hypoallergenic white gold. More common in EU and for nickel-sensitive customers.
How much it's worth
The melt value of a 14K White Gold (palladium-based) piece is gold spot price × 0.585 × weight (g), because only 58.5% of the metal is gold. A buyer then deducts roughly 5–15% for refining and margin, so a cash offer lands just under that figure. Higher-karat gold packs in more gold per gram, so it carries a higher melt value — but it's also softer and scratches more easily, which is why everyday jewelry often uses lower karats.
* Frequently asked
FAQ
- Q. How much gold is in 14K White Gold (palladium-based)?
- A. 58.5% by weight. 14K means 14 parts gold out of 24, which works out to 585/1000 fineness — the rest is alloy metals added for color and durability.
- Q. Is 14K White Gold (palladium-based) real gold?
- A. Yes. 14K is genuine gold — it's 58.5% pure gold by weight, alloyed with other metals. It is not gold-plated or gold-filled; the gold runs all the way through.
- Q. Why is 14K White Gold (palladium-based) white?
- A. The color comes from the metals mixed with the gold. Nickel and palladium are the bleaching metals — they cancel gold's yellow to give a white tone.
- Q. Will 14K White Gold (palladium-based) tarnish or cause skin reactions?
- A. Solid 14K gold doesn't tarnish, and skin reactions are rare for nickel-free alloys. Surface films usually come from skin oils or lotions and wipe off with a soft cloth.
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