Palladium, along with platinum, rhodium and ruthenium, is a member of a group of elements referred to as the “platinum group” or the Platinum Group Metals. Wedding ring manufacturer Wright and Lato actually named their PGM Collection after this grouping. Although it has been used in jewelry for a long time (my Grandmother had a palladium wedding ring), palladium usage really took off in the 1970s. Palladium (along with platinum) is often used in a car’s catalytic converter. In fact, over half the supply of palladium and platinum go into the production of catalytic converters. Palladium is also found in many electronic devices, including computers and mobile phones. Overall, palladium is used in much more than just jewelry; it is not a new metal, although it gained more attention a few years ago after its market value plummeted (making it very affordable). Palladium is sometimes mistakenly referred to as an alternative metal, but it is clearly not.
Palladium is naturally white, pure and hypoallergenic; it’s not man-made, so it comes from the ground white (unlike white gold, which is man-made). You also don’t have to worry about a nickel allergy associated with white gold. You know - the allergy that you didn’t realize you had until you bought an expensive gold ring? It can be said that with palladium - what you see is literally what you get. A palladium wedding ring does not have to be rhodium-plated to enhance its whiteness. It could be, but it is not necessary, so beware if a jeweler tries to up sell a rhodium finish for your palladium or even platinum wedding ring. It probably does not happen often, but I have heard of such a thing.
Palladium is less dense than most precious metals, so if you are looking for a wedding ring that may be lighter than a comparable design created in gold, then it’s a good choice. Yet there also is hardness to the metal, so you don’t sacrifice wear ability. If you are an active person that needs a durable ring, palladium won’t tarnish, chip, or fade. But if you swim in pools a lot, then you probably want to remove your palladium wedding ring. Chlorine can affect its finish.
But please keep in mind that I am not suggesting that palladium is a better metal than platinum, as I firmly believe platinum is the superior metal for wedding rings. But palladium makes great jewelry, and is another option to consider when deciding on the right metal for your wedding ring. Palladium is the definitive choice over white gold should platinum not be a reality due to its current price. Should you need to research more about the common metals used to create wedding rings, take a look at this metal comparison chart on GroomsAdvice.com.
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