Comparisons
Palladium vs gold hardware
Same brass base, different plating.
Hermès says its hardware is usually brass, polished by hand and plated with fine gold, palladium or permabrass, so the difference between palladium and gold hardware is the plating and colour, not the metal underneath. Christie's calls gold and silver-toned the typical options, with brushed versions available on custom or limited bags.
| Palladium hardware | Gold hardware | |
|---|---|---|
| Base | Brass | Brass |
| Plating | Palladium | Fine gold |
| Colour | Silver-toned | Yellow gold |
| Availability | Standard; brushed version on custom/limited bags | Standard; brushed version on custom/limited bags |