THE PROS AND CONS OF WHITE METALS

Pros

Cons

Palladium

• cool light gray

• most affordable of the precious metals

• 95% pure

• lightweight

• great for larger, bulkier designs

• 95% wear resistance
  ("very good" wear resistance)

• requires expertise in repairs

• lightweight/low density not ideal for delicate designs

• Vicker's hardness 125
  (140 special treatment available for additional cost/time)

Platinum

• cool light gray color

• best all around metal

• great for lightweight designs

• excellent for repairs

• "excellent" wear resistance
  (won't lose weight over time)

• Vicker's hardness 130
  (150 special treatment available for additional cost/time)

• 95% pure

• most expensive

• high density: heavy for bulky designs

14k White Gold

• more affordable than platinum

• very good for repairs

• Vicker's hardness 150

• our 14k white gold is nickel-free

• not actually white

• needs rhodium plating

• "good" wear resistance

  (wears down over time)
• only 58.5% pure