Palladium 500 is a jewelry-grade alloy containing 50% pure palladium and 50% other metals like silver and copper. It visually resembles platinum or 950 palladium but costs significantly less. Its magnetic properties depend on the alloying metals – non-magnetic with silver/gold, but magnetic with iron/nickel. The alloy may or may not be hypoallergenic depending on … Read more

14k gold is a gold alloy containing 58.3% pure gold mixed with 41.7% other metals like copper, silver, or nickel. This composition makes it stronger and more durable than higher-karat gold, making it ideal for everyday jewelry. It’s generally hypoallergenic but may cause reactions in people allergic to its alloy metals. 14k gold isn’t magnetic … Read more

950 palladium is an alloy containing 95% pure palladium and 5% other metals (typically silver or ruthenium). This durable, tarnish-resistant white metal offers a platinum-like appearance at lower cost and weight, making it popular for wedding bands and jewelry. It’s naturally hypoallergenic and non-magnetic (though becomes weakly magnetic if alloyed with ferromagnetic materials). Most palladium … Read more

10k gold is a gold alloy containing 41.7% pure gold and 58.3% other metals like silver, copper, and zinc. This composition makes it more durable, scratch-resistant, and affordable than higher-karat golds, but results in a paler color and potential allergy risks. 10k gold is generally not magnetic unless mixed with ferromagnetic metals, and it’s not … Read more