If you haven't heard of palladium, don't worry you will.  As platinum pricing spirals out of control, palladium is poised to become the premier white metal.  It will soon be in stores everywhere.  It is very similar to platinum in looks and characteristics, but costs less because there is a larger supply available.  Palladium doesn't tarnish or have the slight yellow appearance of white gold.  This ring has a 1mm inlay of palladium 950 and is shown in a polished finish and 8mm width.