Hello,

Why do Mom and Pop Jewelry stores have a problem with Palladium. A lot of
them don't know about them or don't want to be bothered with it. I
personally like it and would like to see more of it. It looks the same as
platinum without the cost. Palladium is in the platinum family and is a
strong enough metal. Moreover, it is hypo-allergenic. Unlike white gold, it
doesn't need to be rhodium plated on a regular basis, which might I add is a
pain.

Most jeweler's I have come across find it to be a difficult metal to work
with. I would like to know from bench jeweler's who have worked with
Platinum and Palladium, exactly what is the difference in working and
handling these two metals. Why do some jeweler's have an issue with it?

Thanks in advance,
Ravi K.
www.AdamasIndia.com
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