Is palladium as good as platinum?

Question

I have a platinum engagement ring and just want a simple band to go with it. I have to have something with out nickle because I have an allergy and platinum prices have gone up since we got engaged. I am not willing to spend that kind of money on a ring. It can be better spent elsewhere. If I buy a palladium ring:
1) Will it match my current platinum ring?
2) Will I have an allergic reaction to it?

Answer 1

"Like platinum, it will develop a hazy patina over time. Unlike platinum, however, palladium will discolor at soldering temperatures, become brittle with repeated heating and cooling, and react with strong acids"



Also I have worn Palladium before I have bad nickel allergies also, no reactions. And it looks pretty similar new.



BTW up to about a decade ago palladium was more expensive then platinum. So its not all about price for quality.

Answer 2

1. So many people are warning against white gold because it loses its luster after awhile. But, to restore that luster, all you need to do is take it to a jeweler and have it dipped in rhodium again. It costs about $5 and you will probably need to do it about once every few years. My jeweler told me that it shouldn't be done more than once a year. 2. 18k gold is softer than 14k gold and will scratch more easily. The higher the gold, the lesser its strength. 14k gold is a safe bet. 3. No one cares what metal the jewelry is so long as it holds up. My fiancee is getting a stainless steel wedding band because it's scratch resistant and incredibly strong. If I could find a stainless steel ring in my size, I'd get one too! I'd rather have something that will stay in good condition (and that has a similar appearance to platinum) than get the real thing and have to baby it. The lesson here: rare is not necessarily better. You want a wedding ring that will stand the test of time and of the above choices, you've overlooked stainless steel and tungsten, which are both scratch resistant.

Answer 3

Palladium is very similar to platinum, and you should not have an allergic reaction to it. You should talk to a reputable jeweller about the matching. The definition for palladium in WordWeb:



A silver-white metallic element of the platinum group that resembles platinum; occurs in some copper and nickel ores; does not tarnish at ordinary temperatures and is used (alloyed with gold) in jewellery.

Answer 4

I've never heard of palladium, except as a theatre in London...sorry

Answer 5

No allergic reactions, and it should match if you bring it in to a jeweler to match it up.

Answer 6

I found information on palladium at Wikipedia,



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palladium



Hope this is helpful!

Answer 7

doesn't sound like it..