subject: What is Palladium? And Does It Make Great Jewelry? [print this page] What is Palladium? And Does It Make Great Jewelry?
Over the past few years, consumer interest in palladium has increased considerably. However, there seems to be a lack of quality information about palladium available on the Internet today. To help solve this problem, this article will address the following question (which more and more consumers seem to be asking) what is palladium?
Palladium is a white precious metal that is a member of the platinum group metal family. It is mined in some of the same places as platinum and shares similar scientific qualities with the other metals in this group. It stays white, is durable, and as time goes on, even more new jewelry applications for this metal are inevitable. Yet, the most exciting thing about palladium is that it is precious and pure. Jewelry created from palladium will stand the test of time.
Here are some additional facts about palladium:
Palladium is one of Earth's great white precious metals.
Palladium jewelry offers some of the finer qualities of platinum but currently costs less. It even costs less than gold.
While platinum will always remain the hallmark for white metal jewelry, palladium is a close relative that can step in and get the job done.
Palladium is hypo-allergenic.
Palladium is naturally white, so rhodium plating is not necessary.
Palladium is durable, so wedding rings made of palladium will last.
Palladium's purity and preciousness make it an extremely attractive value when compared to the lesser non-precious jewelry metals, like titanium and tungsten.
Palladium is a better choice over white gold when platinum is not an option for your jewelry purchase.
Perhaps this cansum up the key benefit of palladium palladium is a better choice over white gold (which is not really naturally white) if platinum is just not an option. Feel free to ask your local jeweler about palladium, although it is really a great plan to already have an idea about palladium in your mind before you visit a jewelry store.
For additional help with choosing the right metal for your jewelry, download the free online PDF brochure Choosing the Right Metal for Your Bridal Jewelry (http://www.novelldesignstudio.com/choosing_your_metal/index.php).
