Rhodium Plating for White Gold That Looks Brand New
If you have a white gold ring, you may have noticed it starting to look a little yellow over time. This is completely normal. White gold is actually yellow gold mixed with other metals and given a rhodium coating to make it look bright white and shiny. Over time, that coating wears away and the natural color starts to show through.
The fix is simple. Rhodium plating restores that bright, white finish and makes your ring look brand new.
We do rhodium plating right here in Durham. The process involves cleaning the piece, preparing the metal surface, and then applying a fresh coat of rhodium through an electroplating process. The result is a hard, white, mirror bright surface that looks stunning.
Rhodium is also one of the hardest metals there is. A fresh rhodium coat does not just look great, it adds a protective layer that helps resist scratches.
How often you need replating depends on how much you wear the piece and where on the ring the plating tends to wear. For most people, replating every one to two years keeps white gold looking its best.
We can also apply rhodium to other pieces like earrings, pendants, and bracelets that have lost their bright white finish.
Bring your white gold jewelry in for a look. We will assess the plating, give you an honest recommendation, and have it looking brilliant again in no time.