Apr
29
Palladium: A Beautiful Precious Metal
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Previously, palladium was very difficult to cast and not suitable for jewelry manufacturing. Recent advances have produced a new alloy of palladium that is perfect for jewelry manufacturing, offering consumers an ideal substitution for platinum at reasonable cost. The most common combination of the metal is 95% palladium and 5% ruthenium, known as 950 Palladium. Palladium casting, however, still requires special knowledge and experience.
Palladium settings are preferred for extra large diamonds and gemstones, since the metal is more durable than gold and less likely to incur damage during every-day wear. Many customers who opt to wear their fine jewelry selections daily prefer the lighter feel of palladium, and larger earrings and necklaces can be worn comfortably all day.
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