Rhodium Plating

The process of covering gold or silver with a thin layer of rhodium. Rhodium is a precious metal from the platinum group. It has a silvery, metallic color. It is more valuable than gold and platinum, which is why jewelry after rhodium plating is more expensive than that which is not covered with a layer of rhodium. Rhodium is applied using an electroplating method – with the use of direct current. Rhodium-plated jewelry gains a bright silvery, dazzling white color. As a result, it becomes resistant to tarnishing and gains a beautiful, desirable shine.

White gold is gold with a slightly yellow hue, which gains a white color as a result of rhodium plating. Rhodium plating brightens the set stones and enhances their brilliance – diamonds appear whiter. Unfortunately, rhodium plating is not permanent. Depending on usage, the layer of rhodium lasts from a few months to a maximum of a few years. To maintain the beauty of rhodium-plated jewelry for as long as possible, it is recommended to remove it for household chores and regularly refresh it at a jeweler, so it regains its original shine.