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