[Jewelry making - Article 01173] - Re: [Orchid] Platinum vs Palladium for engagement rings

[jericcoleman]

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    Working with Palladium and platinum on a every day basis. I have
    come to these conclusions.Some with trial and error. Solder for
    Palladium I use 1500 Platinum. No line. The Palladium solders do not
    work that the Manufactures sell. 

    Often times Palladium prongs Break easier then Platinum. 

    You can not Rhodium Plate Palladium. The metal polishes very well to
    a bright White. 

    I prefer palladium over white gold because Palladium does not turn
    yellow. 

    Platinum pushes down on the prong easier and does not tend to spring
    back as much as Palladium. 

    On sizing Palladium I charge the same as Platinum, generally. except
    for adding sizes. 

    I prefer Platinum over Palladium over long term. Plus Value. 

    Try using the 1500 Plat solder you will have no line. 

Thanks Johneric
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