A lightweight and hypoallergenic metal that is a member of the platinum family. It is used as an alloy in platinum jewelry as well as used to create palladium jewelry. It is a true white metal which means it maintains its white color forever. Palladium bands are stamped with "Pall 950." Palladium is similar to platinum, but weighs and cost much less.
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