Rhodium Plating: What It Is and Why Jewellery Needs It

Rhodium plating gives white gold its bright white finish, and it is a skilled, chemical process.

Why it is done

White gold is naturally slightly yellow. Rhodium makes it white and harder-wearing.

It wears off

Re-plating every one to two years is normal. Telling customers this upfront prevents complaints later.

The role

Plating technicians work with electrolytic baths and need to understand cleaning, current and timing. Trained on the job in most units.