[Jewelry making - Article 00073] - Re: [Orchid] Platinum vs Palladium for engagement rings

[daniel spirer]

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Teresa,

    Never had a problem with polish or finish (although getting the blue
    coloring that happens with soldering out of some of my detail was
    problematic). Just the soldering issue, sizing too as there is no
    solder I found that wouldn't show a seam. I don't do my own casting,
    but none of my casters seemed to be able to consistently produce
    pieces that I was entirely happy with. Maybe I'm just too fussy
    about some things. Plus ultimately it's just basically a cheap
    platinum substitute, so if it's the least bit problematic for me, why
    should I cheapen my work in general by offering it instead of
    platinum? But then my market supports those thoughts...I know it's
    not for everyone. 

Daniel R. Spirer, G.G.
Daniel R. Spirer Jewelers, LLC
1780 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02140
www.spirerjewelers.com
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