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Gold plating is a process where a thin layer of gold is bonded onto a base metal. Plating is quite common in the jewelry world, with gold and rhodium being two popular types. This process was invented by an Italian chemist, Luigi Brugnatelli in 1805, the first person to plate a thin coat of gold onto silver. Gold plating is commonly used for costume jewelry or to mimic more expensive pieces. It is almost impossible to tell apart expensive pieces of gold jewelry from inexpensive gold plated imitations. gold plating is real gold but because of how little gold is used, such jewelry doesn’t hold the value of gold. The purity of the gold used in gold plating ranges just like solid gold.

Gold-filled jewelry is jewelry composed of a solid layer of gold mechanically bonded to a base of some base metal. high-quality gold-filled pieces have the same appearance as high carat gold, and gold-filled items, even with daily wear, can last 5 to 20 years though the layer of gold will eventually wear off exposing the metal underneath.

Rhodium is a rare and precious element that can be 10 to 25 times more expensive than gold. Rhodium is a member of the platinum group of metals and is silver-hued, highly reflective and does not tarnish or corrode. It is harder than gold and is highly durable. Rhodium plating wears off over time and will need to be re-plated. Typically, a ring would need to be re-plated once every 12 to 18 months, but this can vary depending on the wear and tear the piece sustains as well as the thickness of the plating and the color of the base metal. Dalbit New York better to use Rhodium Plating than only sterling silver Jewelry because, - Rhodium Plating Jewelry is much shinner than silver so it's more visible. - you have to clean sterling silver Jewelry each time own your self. If you don't clean then it color change to matt quickly. - Rhodium Plating does last long without any cleaning. - But If you like Matt jewelry than shine jewlery, recommand to buy sterling jewelry.

Gold plating can fade and tarnish over time, losing its initial luster and brightness. This is common and can happen regardless of the quality of the piece. However, many people wonder why gold-plated jewelry tarnishes. After all, isn’t gold an inert metal that doesn’t rust or corrode? The problem is often not with the plating itself but with the base metal which is prone to corroding and oxidizing. Over time, the molecules of the base metal eventually move into the gold layer, affecting its appearance. If the gold plating is very thin, it will discolor and start to look like tarnish quickly. As mentioned above, this leeching can be avoided if the jewelry is first plated with nickel, which keeps the base metals from affecting the appearance of the gold. If this is done during the plating process, the gold is unlikely to tarnish or face.

- Remove your jewelry before you swim in chlorine or salt water. - Remove your jewelry before participating in activities that will cause you to sweat a lot. - Wait to put on your jewelry until after you have applied lotion, makeup or perfume. - Remove jewelry if you will be bringing it into contact with something hard. (For example, take off your ring before lifting weights.) - Store your plated jewelry where it won’t rub against other hard substances (a soft bag—one per piece of jewelry—is ideal). Wipe your gold plated jewelry after each use, using a soft cloth to remove any dirt or debris. You may also soak it for a few minutes in warm, soapy water and dry it with a soft cloth as needed (or a soft toothbrush to clean small cracks and crevices). Dalbit New York does re-plate most of jewelry. If you bought the Jewelry from Dalbit New York and want to re-plate, DM, email or visit our store. It will cost money but it depends on which color and size.