Learn about Rhodium Plating

Most silver and white gold jewelry is plated with Rhodium, a metal similar to platinum. This gives it a polished luster and can eliminate tarnish in silver jewelry, as well as giving it a hypoallergenic quality for people who have nickel allergies. Rhodium plating wears off after time and heavy use, which can cause tarnish in silver and reveal a slightly yellow color in white gold pieces. However, getting your jewelry replated will restore it to its full shine for years to come! To extend the life of your silver and white gold jewelry, we recommend avoiding harsh chemicals like bleach when wearing your pieces. Always take care to remove your jewelry before getting in pools, as chlorine will quickly wear out your rhodium plating. Rhodium plating service starts at $75.