Hi SJE, you're still into gold I see.

18ct white as commonly sold is rather grey like steel and I find it unattractive. I have read that Betts sell a lighter version containing palladium, but I have been unable to verify this on their site. http://www.bettsmetals.com/.

9ct white is more like silver in colour, with a slight yellow cast, which I like. It works much like silver and is very hard wearing.

Regards Dennis.