The rise of Palladium Jewellery
CURRENTLY REGARDED AS THE ‘NEW SHINING STAR’ OF THE JEWELLERY WORLD, PALLADIUM HAS HAD A METEORIC RISE IN POPULARITY OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS WITH JEWELLERY DESIGNERS.
Palladium can offer an excellent alternative to Platinum. It is from the same family as Platinum and shares many of the same properties; it is very hard wearing and has the same bright white appearance, whilst being noticeable lighter because it is less dense.
For wider rings and especially mens Wedding Bands it can be a great alternative to Platinum or White Gold. A 7mm wide Platinum Wedding Band, for example, would be very heavy, and for men who are often not used to wearing any jewellery this can be quite off putting. A Palladium Wedding Band however, will be much lighter and yet still has the same durability of Platinum.
CELEBRITY STYLE JEWELLERY
Vivienne Westwood’s ‘Get a Life’ Palladium jewellery collection – a range of one-off couture pieces and ready-to-wear designs – crafted from palladium, has an underlying message – to respect the planet. The pieces – which represent Westwood’s first serious foray into precious jewellery – are inspired by nature and pagan symbols, representing strength, luck, power and hope.
Kelly Osbourne and jewelry designer Todd Reed check out palladium designs at the PAI’s booth at the Couture show.
Kelly Osbourne and Pamela Anderson have become Palladium Alliance International (PAI) ambassadors.
AFFORDABLE LUXURY
Palladium is a bright and naturally white precious metal which is lighter, more durable and more affordable than platinum. It is low density, which means it weighs less than platinum – allowing bigger and bolder jewellery designs to be created and competively priced.
Palladium is from the same family of precious metals as platinum and shares its strength. Plus, since it’s naturally white, there’s no need for rhodium plating and it is hypoallergenic which gives it universal appeal.
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