Palladium Engagement Rings - Inexpensive and Superior
Posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2010
by Vasco Kirov
Kirov Jewelry Studio
The lack of proper information on palladium jewelry and the stubborn ignorance among some members of the jewelry trade is really remarkable. Many of the so called "specialists", offering advice on jewelry related forums are probably too busy composition posts, to spare some time and learn about this amazing metal. Another fact which is rarely mentioned is the incredibly low present-day cost of this rare metal compared to the well known big ones in the jewelry market - gold and platinum. Palladium is rarer than gold and platinum and only at the end of 2001 was by far more expensive than both of them. Whether the retail sector likes it or not palladium in gaining momentum and is fair to inform the client ahead of the prices surge.
I was working with palladium as bleaching metal for white gold alloys for many years. The first time I tried it as solo media was in 2009 and that induced total change of my white metal preferences. I found the metal that features all the adequate qualities and never looked back. I have always liked working with platinum, mainly because this metal allows great articulation of detail and it is possible to attain truly crisp finish, impossible for any other precious metal alloy. It was however not so easy to sell, since the quotation caused potential clients to scratch heads and go home to think about it. I can`t blame them for that. Platinum is remarkable but ridiculously expensive. With palladium I`ve got metal with exactly the same properties at about a quarter of the price. It gets even better: palladium is 40% lighter than platinum and you get more ring for your gram. While inexpensive, palladium engagement rings offer unmatched value for money. With this in mind, white gold vas no longer viable alternative as I was able to offer far better product for less.
Why are palladium engagement rings superior to any other white precious metal?
Palladium is a noble metal from the Platinum Group of Metals. It is bright white in color, hypoallergenic, scratch resistant and very tough. It is remarkably similar to platinum mechanically and even chemically. It is a fantastic metal for stone setting, providing strong hold with minimum thickness. It has the extraordinary articulation of platinum, rendering it perfect for detail intensive pieces like antique style engagement rings and it is seriously underpriced. As for the white gold, there is no single point where palladium does not bear huge advantage except one; the fabrication process of this metal is far more complicated and need proper knowledge and technology. The good news is that this does not in any way reflect on the final product because once it is completed it is trouble free.
Palladium engagement rings are great looking with 100% noble metal ( palladium +ruthenium ) content, low in maintenance, strong, hypoallergenic, long lasting and unquestionably the top value for money presently on the market.
Vasco Kirov is an experienced designer and master goldsmith with vast knowledge in every aspect concerning fine jewelry. He has been awarded many prestigious design awards for excellence in diamond jewelry design. Vasco recently launched the first palladium only jewelry website where you will find additional information about wedding bands in palladium and plenty of industry insider's tips on “how to" in today’s jewelry market. For quality selection of remarkably well priced palladium rings visit http://www.palladiumdiamondring.com
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