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Sherbear1
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Registered: ‎08-13-2011

Need advice on plating

‎02-27-2015 10:37 AM

Thinking of ordering some rhodium plated items. Does that wear off? I don't have anything like it. TIA
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esmeraldagooch
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Re: Need advice on plating

‎02-27-2015 10:43 AM

Most white gold is rhodium plated at the manufacturer. Yes it does wear, but depending on the item can last for years. Rings and bracelets will need it more often. Jewelers can refresh the plating, but its never as thick as it was new.
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Sherbear1
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Re: Need advice on plating

‎02-27-2015 10:46 AM

esmeraldagooch, thank you so much. I am thinking about a necklace and a bracelet.
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blackhole99
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Re: Need advice on plating

‎02-27-2015 10:48 AM

I bought a rose gold plated watch from Invicta, and although I love the watch the plating is wearing off the back of bracelet band. The watch is maybe a year old and I really have not worn it with any regularity, would not buy in that brand again.

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esmeraldagooch
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Re: Need advice on plating

‎02-27-2015 10:53 AM

Is the item silver? High spots wear first and will then tarnish. When you replate check around for in house work and prices will vary. Many send this out because of the cyanide. In house is cheaper, no postage.
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Sherbear1
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Re: Need advice on plating

‎02-27-2015 10:54 AM

I am thinking about J320287. It's a 36 inch necklace.
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