Goldman Welcomes Another White Metal in Bridal.(Frederick Goldman's ArtCarved division's products)(Brief article)

Jewelers Circular Keystone, August, 2006 by Heebner, Jennifer

Edited by Jennifer Heebner

Frederick Goldman's ArtCarved division recently unveiled four bridal lines in palladium, a member of the platinum family. The jewelry includes the Floral, Petite, Surprise, and Geometric collections of solitaire and three-stone engagement rings and anniversary and wedding bands. Retail prices for wedding bands start at $250; engagement ring semimounts start at $450.

According to ArtCarved, palladium is a lot like platinum, except in price. It's the same color as platinum, shares durability qualities with platinum, is hypo-allergenic, and contains no nickel or cobalt. Also, unlike white gold, palladium isn't rhodium-plated and is kissing cousins with the priciest metal on the market. And with platinum prices near $1,300 an...