Palladium - The New Gold in Jewellery

The trends for jewellery and gemstones have witnessed a massive upheaval in recent times. While classic designs and traditional crafts continue to dominate the preference of buyers and the design process of jewellers, some of the top jewellers around the country have sparked off a new trend in jewellery making. And while some of this has to do with the rising demand for trendy jewellery, it also has to do with the innovation and experimentation in the use of new materials for the crafting of the finest jewellery for clients everywhere. And palladium, the rare platinum group metal that has been classified as a precious metal, has become one of the most sought after new materials for making jewellery.

Makers of precious jewellery in Delhi have taken to creating some of the most exquisite designs of jewellery from palladium, which for a long while was considered unsuitable for forging ornaments. With there being available new technology which makes casting palladium for jewellery extremely easy, this precious metal has found widespread use in the crafting of modern and stylish ornaments for all occasions. In fact, the lustre, lightness, malleability, durability and bright white shine of palladium, along with its ability to retain its shape and hold the stones mounted in it over time, without the latter loosening, as is the tendency in gold jewellery studded with gemstones.

The unique white lustre of palladium as well as its affordability as compared to platinum has made it extremely popular among buyers. For wedding and engagement rings in particular, palladium has become a preferred precious metal. Because it is lightweight, it also makes for an attractive choice for wearing more intricate and ornate designs without being bogged down by the significant weight of the metal.

The popularity of palladium is also due to the fact that it can be forged into a variety of designs with the new technology which makes this metal so malleable. Geometric and minimalist designs aside, the most textured designs are being made in palladium jewellery. Also, palladium’s white sheen pairs quite well with gemstones like blue sapphires, blue topaz, quartz and even emerald and onyx which makes for modern and elegant jewellery.

For the finest jewellery in palladium, visit the showrooms of Kanjimull Jewellers, one of the top jewellers in Delhi, renowned for their fine handcrafted jewellery for decades. With a legacy that goes back to the time of the British Raj, Kanjimull Jewellers have effortlessly brought together traditional values with modern appeal for contemporary jewellery in gold, diamonds, pearls, platinum, palladium and more for every client.