What is Rhodium?
Rhodium Plating provides protection for our sterling silver jewelry and white gold jewelry, coating it to help prevent tarnish and scratches. A rhodium finish, however, is not impervious to the effects of everyday wear and abrasion. To limit wear one should avoid household cleaning, gardening, and other activities that can quickly destroy the rhodium plating, thus exposing the slightly yellow tint of the white gold underneath. Even talc, which is found in many cosmetics, is known to have an abrasive effect on jewelry items. If wear does occur, most jewelry can be re-plated with rhodium at a local jeweler for a minimal cost. The plating on pendants and earrings lasts longer than on other cubic zirconia rings, as they are not exposed to friction. Here are some tips for keeping your rhodium plated jewelry looking its best.
Rhodium is a silver-coloured precious metal from the platinum family that is highly scratch- and tarnish-resistant. It has a slightly less reflective finish than sterling silver which makes it a great compliment to antiqued silver jewelry, since antiqued finishes are darker in colour and less reflective. We use a lot of rhodium-plated components in our jewelry for both these reasons. Also, rhodium is usually safe for people with sensitive skin since it does not contain nickel (which is known to cause allergic reactions).
