Milgrain Sleek Line Pave - WF

[w3ss]

While I was looking at pictures for setting ideas i came across a Custom Milgrain Sleek Line Pave.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/milgrain-or-not-on-sleek-line-pave-in-platinum-by-white-flash.89713/

I really like the look. I went ahead and asked WF for a quote of in WG and Platinum but if anyone who ordered it before can tell me the cost that would be great.

Platinum might push my E-ring budget so if I get milgrain should I go for 14K instead of 18K so that its more durable?

Thanks!

 

[neatfreak]

You might want to ask for a palladium quote too..usually a mid price between platinum and WG and doesn''t need to be plated.

 

[w3ss]

Date: 12/15/2008 10:07:16 PM
Author: neatfreak
You might want to ask for a palladium quote too..usually a mid price between platinum and WG and doesn''t need to be plated.

I got my quotes. The difference between White Gold 18K and Palladium is about $100. Now...which to choose?

Appearance wise can I really tell the difference? Palladium will be more durable?

 

[neatfreak]

Date: 12/16/2008 2:15:53 PM
Author: w3ss

Date: 12/15/2008 10:07:16 PM

Author: neatfreak

You might want to ask for a palladium quote too..usually a mid price between platinum and WG and doesn''t need to be plated.

I got my quotes. The difference between White Gold 18K and Palladium is about $100. Now...which to choose?


Appearance wise can I really tell the difference? Palladium will be more durable?

They are different colors-so you should try to see both in person. WG will also need to be plated periodically to keep it''s white color, which I think is a PITA.

 

[stone-cold11]

Palladium, no need to re-plate, hypoallergenic. And probably safer for the stone as it has similar properties to Pt, less likely for a snap prong, similiar wear characteristics as PT.

 

[w3ss]

Found some color comparisons: http://www.krikawa.com/info/metal-info.htm

Are Palladium and Platinum really the same colour?

 

[neatfreak]

Date: 12/16/2008 2:47:54 PM
Author: w3ss
Found some color comparisons: http://www.krikawa.com/info/metal-info.htm


Are Palladium and Platinum really the same colour?

No, but the differences are subtle. Palladium is a bit grayer IMO. I have a palladium ring and I often wear it with my platinum wedding band and the visual difference is minimal.

 

[w3ss]

Anyone know of Canadian Jewlers that sell palladium? Specifically in Toronto?

I'm in Syracuse, NY till thursday so I can check it out here too if anyone knows a place.

Thanks!