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Re: [Orchid] Palladium white gold
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Tom Tilney Friday, August 10, 2012
   
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    I've been a fan of palladium white gold for years. The white
    appearance is an order of magnitude better than Nickel white,
    especially in 18K. I like it for its workability, able to use high
    temp solders for seamless use, its very clean casting, porosity
    free, and just the feel of it when forging and shaping. 

    It's a tougher metal to work than nickel white, but isn't prone to
    cracking when over worked. In general, it's a lot more forgiving
    metal than nickel white. About the only negative I can come up with
    is that it's harder to cast delicate pieces with it. But this is
    compensated for by higher flask and melt temps and of course,
    experience. 

    As it's a tougher metal than Nickel white, it seems to me it's also
    a lot more durable. An example is how much more prepolish work is
    required to get a perfect finish in the final polish. Not as much
    work as with platinum but a lot more than nickel white. 

Tom T

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