[Jewelry making - Article 00088] - Re: [Orchid] Working with Palladium

[LSHancock]

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Beth,

>     My  question is why is it not used as much in jewelry, for chains
>     in particular since it is lighter weight as well?

    Palladium is pretty cool isn't it? There's always resistance to the
    new, still, recent reports I've read on metals activity have noted a
    higher demand from jewelers for palladium. 

    If the price doesn't remain low in relation to platinum and gold, I
    think it'll be just a bit player. The major source for palladium is
    Russia and they have had a rather spotty history supplying steady
    amounts to the market. That plays into metals natural price
    volatility. Right now it's in the low $200's but do you remember when
    it was over $800/oz? 

    I made several fabricated pieces in the beginning of October and got
    a good response both from the metal and the gallery. I just got back
    the first cast piece last week for a custom job that I'm setting some
    stones in. I'll be interested to see how things work out from here in
    the market. 

Larry Seiger

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