In the realm of fine jewelry, palladium casting occupies a very high place due to multiple reasons. People and especially jewelers had been on constant search for naturally white, hypoallergenic and at the same time tarnish-resistant and precious alloy of metal that would virtually replace the white gold.
Palladium happens to be one of the best and exciting alternatives for white gold since it is light weight, permanently white and at the same time affordable. No rhodium plating is required to maintain palladium.
Palladium is of somewhat recent origin among the precious metals. It was discovered in the platinum ores in the beginning of the nineteenth century. It is a rare silver metal that comes in the noble group of metals. Jewelers find casting palladium quite convenient due to its lowest melting point and low density. The specific gravity stands at close to that of the 14 carat white gold.
Russia is the highest producer of palladium followed by South Africa, US and Canada. Popularity of palladium gained momentum with the advent of fine and designer jewelry. Palladium to day is one of the hottest items in the field of fine jewelry.
Bridal lines casted in palladium are in high demand due to its extremely desirable characteristics. There are numerous designs of jewelries that have white gold foreground and palladium background. The best part of it is that palladium does not require regular plating and polishing unlike many other metals.
