Fashion! Forward! Future!  Palladium is the new metal. Well maybe not so new, but still withholding a lot of qualities: inexpensive, hypoallergenic, naturally white, light and hard; simply just a great alternative to platinum or white gold. JR Jewelers has a wide variety of Palladium wedding bands and engagement rings.

Angelica Pave’ Palladium Engagement Ring

Graceful design is made in this elegant fully pave’ comfort fit engagement ring that contains 0.75 carat of round full cut diamonds, G-H color grade, SI clarity grade. It is now available in palladium, 14Kt (two-tone or white) gold, 18Kt white gold, and platinum. The ring is available for different size center stones, namely 0.40ct; 0.50ct; 0.75ct; 1.00ct (as shown); 1.25cts; or 1.50cts. Due to its rounded design, it is made for a round diamond only. The center stone is not included in the price shown. For your convenience we carry a wide assortment of loose diamonds of high quality at affordable prices in our online Loose Diamond Collection.

Belina Diamond Palladium Engagement Ring

A unique and elegant look illuminates this comfort fit semi-mount engagement ring with an array of round full cut diamonds aligned beautifully in a leaf design as a shimmering accent. Total diamond weight is 0.33 carat, G-H color, SI clarity. It is now available in Palladium, 14Kt White Gold, 18Kt White Gold, and Platinum. The ring is available for different size center stones, namely, 0.50 carat; 0.75 carat; 1.00 carat (as shown); 1.25 carats; 1.50 carats. It is also designed for a round brilliant or princess cut diamond. The center stone is not included in the price shown. For your convenience we carry a wide assortment of loose diamonds of high quality at affordable prices in our online Loose Diamond Collection.

Caprise Diamond Palladium Engagement Ring

Delightful design is found in this engagement ring featuring a row of superior princess cut side stones along each side of the band, and it also features three small princess cut diamonds on the lateral faces too! Total weight of diamonds is 0.50 carat, H color grade, VS2 clarity grade. It is now available in palladium, 14Kt (yellow or white) gold, 18Kt white gold, and platinum. The ring is available for different size center stones, namely 0.75ct; 1.00ct (as shown); and 1.25cts. It is also designed for either a round diamond or a princess cut diamond. The center stone is not included in the price shown. For your convenience we carry a wide assortment of loose diamonds of high quality at affordable prices in our online Loose Diamond Collection.

Dahlia Solitaire Palladium Engagement Ring

Exquisite design is found in this cathedral style solitaire engagement ring featuring stylish double prongs. It is now available in palladium, 14Kt (yellow or white) gold, 14Kt white with platinum setting, 18Kt white gold, and all platinum. This classic ring is available for different size center stones, namely 0.40ct; 0.50ct; 0.75ct; 1.00ct (as shown); 1.25ct. The center stone is not included in the price shown. Please visit our loose diamond collection to select the perfect center stone from our wide assortment of loose diamonds.

Debbie Diamond Palladium Engagement Ring

The breathtaking effect of this 4mm wide matte scroll vintage motif engagement ring is captured by round full cut diamonds. These brilliant accents total 0.10 carat, G-H color, SI clarity. It is now available in Palladium, 14Kt Yellow Gold, 14Kt White Gold, 18Kt White Gold, and Platinum. The ring is available for different size center stones, namely, 0.50 carat; 0.75 carat; 1.00 carat (as shown); 1.25 carats; 1.50 carats. It is also designed for a round brilliant or princess cut diamond. The center stone is not included in the price shown. For your convenience we carry a wide assortment of loose diamonds of high quality at affordable prices in our online Loose Diamond Collection.

Hayley Diamond Palladium Engagement Ring

Exquisite design is found in this engagement ring featuring a sporadic array of brilliant shimmering diamonds along the band and three round diamonds on each side of the center stone. Total weight of the round full cut diamonds is 0.20 carat, G-H color, SI clarity. It is now available in Palladium; 14Kt Yellow Gold; 14Kt White Gold, 18Kt White Gold, and Platinum. The ring is available for different size center stones, namely, 0.40 carat; 0.50 carat; 0.75 carat; 1.00 carat; 1.25 carats (as shown). It is also designed for a round or princess cut diamond. The center stone is not included in the price shown. For your convenience we carry a wide assortment of loose diamonds of high quality at affordable prices in our online Loose Diamond Collection.

Blaine Diamond Wedding Band

This practical tapered channel style comfort fit wedding band features 0.38 carat of round full cut diamonds, G-H color grade, SI clarity grade. It is now available in palladium, 14Kt (yellow or white) gold, 18Kt white gold, and platinum.

Fanciful Large Diamond Palladium Wedding Band

Beautiful diamond wedding ring capturing the essence of a free-flowing design set sporadically with brilliant round diamonds and a row of five shimmering diamonds along the center of the band. Total weight of the round full cut diamonds is 0.59carats, G-H color, SI clarity. It is now available in Palladium; 14Kt Two-Tone Gold; 14Kt White Gold, 18Kt White Gold, and Platinum.

Belina Diamond Palladium Wedding Band

This fascinating 3mm comfort fit leaf design wedding band features round full cut diamonds totaling 0.11 carat, G-H color, and SI clarity. It is now available in Palladium, 14Kt White Gold, 18Kt White Gold, and Platinum.

Gossimer Diamond Palladium Wedding Band

Stylish design is found in this comfort fit wedding band beautifully sprinkled with white shimmering diamonds. Total weight of the round full cut diamonds is 0.02 carat, G-H color, SI clarity. It is now available in Palladium; 14Kt Two-Tone; 14Kt White Gold, 18Kt White Gold, and Platinum.

Marquetta Diamond Palladium Wedding Band

The captivating refinement of burnished set diamonds is expressed in this single row comfort fit wedding band with a total diamond weight of 0.25 carat, G-H color, SI clarity. It is now available in Palladium; 14Kt Yellow Gold; 14Kt White Gold, 18Kt White Gold, and Platinum.

Rosina Diamond Palladium Wedding Band

Intricately beautiful and glowing with sophistication, this ring with shared-prong round full cut diamonds gives a dazzling effect. It is now available in 14Kt Yellow Gold, 14Kt White Gold, 18Kt White Gold, and Platinum.

Cortini Palladium Comfort Fit Wedding Band

The Parrish palladium wedding band is the New-Age metal that is durable and stays white! This unusual wedding band features a satin finished concave center section with beaded trim and bright edge, measures 6.0 millimeters in width, and is comfort fit. Palladium is rarer than gold, 95% pure, hypo-allergenic, and does not tarnish! This wedding ring is expertly fabricated by ArtCarved who have been making weddings special since 1850.

Parrish Palladium Comfort Fit Wedding Band

The Parrish palladium wedding band is the New-Age metal that is durable and stays white! This distinguished wedding band features a hammered center section with beaded trim and bright edge, measures 6.0 millimeters in width, and comfort fit. Palladium is rarer than gold, 95% pure, hypo-allergenic, and does not tarnish! This wedding ring is expertly fabricated by ArtCarved who have been making weddings special since 1850.

Bailey Palladium & Platinum Wedding Band

The Bailey wedding band is a new creation of the rarest of metals, platinum, combined with the durability of palladium, the New-Age metal that stays white! This manly band is 7.0mm wide, comfort fit for wear-ability, has a interior matte finish section that is further enlightened by a half-round bright border.

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When determining a diamond’s quality and value four major components are to be considered  They are known as the Four C’s.  Understanding color, clarity, cut, carat weight and how they interact can help you select a diamond that suits your taste and your pocketbook.

Color: Refers to the degree to which a diamond is colorless.

Diamonds are graded on a color scale which ranges from D (colorless) to Z. For settings in yellow gold warm colored diamonds (K-Z) are desirable and for settings in platinum, palladium or white gold icy winter whites (D-J) look their best. It is difficult to see the difference between two close shades of white. Therefore, colors are graded under controlled lighting conditions and are compared to a master set for accuracy. Truly colorless stones, graded D, are treasured for their rarity. Color, however, ultimately comes down to personal taste.

Carat: Refers to the standard measurement of a diamond weight.

It is important you do not confuse a gemstone’s carat with gold karats. Although the pronunciation of the two words is the same, the meaning and the writing is different. While “carat” is used when referring to a gems weight, karats are pointing to the gold purity in gold alloys. Also people often confuse carats with size even though it is actually a measure of weight.

• 1 carat = 200 milligrams
• a 0.75 carat diamond is the same as a 75-points or 3/4 carat diamond
• a 1.00 carat diamond does not cost exactly twice the price of a half-carat diamond because larger diamonds are found less frequently in nature which makes them rare.

Clarity: Refers to the clarity of a diamond.

Inclusions are natural identifying characteristics such as minerals or fractures, appearing while diamonds are formed in the earth. They may look like tiny crystals, clouds or feathers. A magnifying loupe allows jewelers to see a diamond at 10x its actual size so that inclusions are easier to see. The position of inclusions can affect the value of a diamond and the very few flawless diamonds found in nature are very valuable. Inclusions are ranked on a scale of perfection, known as clarity. The clarity scale, ranging from FL (Flawless) to Included (I), is based on the visibility of inclusions at a magnification of 10x.

Cut: Refers to the angles and proportions of a diamond.

Cut is very important in the evaluation of a diamond because only well-cut stones will produce the perfect luster and beauty. Physics help the experimented cutters to get the best from a rough diamond, to add light to it and to avoid the dull appearance. Based on scientific formulas, a well-cut diamond will internally reflect light from one mirror-like facet to another and disperse and reflect it through the top of the stone. This results in a display of brilliance and fire, thereby being more sought after than deep or shallow-cut diamonds.

Note: Cost and Certification are two additional but lesser known C’s that can greatly impact your search for the right diamond.

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