Palladium Jewelry Information
Palladium jewelry started becoming popular in 2006. This was the year that Palladium Alliance International was formed with the intent of promoting palladium as a luxury metal to the jewelry industry. The material is part of the "white metal" family. Does this Spark an idea?
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Weight
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Palladium is a good material for making intricate pieces of jewelry, like chain necklaces, because it's lightweight and easy to work with. It is also popular for earrings because the pieces will rest more comfortably on your ears.
Wedding Jewelry
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Palladium has become a popular choice for engagement rings and wedding bands. This is because palladium has the elegant look and shine of platinum, but it costs less and is whiter than platinum.
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Benefits
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Jewelry made from palladium is durable. The metal is also hypoallergenic and won't tarnish. To keep it clean on a day-to-day basis, it can be washed in warm water and a mild soap.
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References
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