When buyers choose their precious metal, one of the considerations is always durability, and scratch resistance. Like most other precious metals Palladium does scratch. Despite being harder than Platinum, it will nevertheless pick up scratches.

Is palladium hard wearing?

It is now cherished for its lustrous silvery-white finish and because of its similar properties to platinum. Palladium is resistant to corrosion and will not tarnish in air. It is relatively hard-wearing. One of its best attributes is being a low maintenance ring as it does not require plating.

What is the most scratch resistant metal?

Tungsten. Pros: Tungsten is the most scratch resistant metal and has a very affordable price.