Platinum over Sterling Silver
 

Hi

Can anyone give me any info on how well this combination works in terms of
aesthetics, and hardness?
Is the platinum likely to come off (rings and other such jewellery) in constant
wear,
and if so are we talking months? years?

Also, does the platinum plating have the look of real platinum, or is it even
duller?

I've been told that Rhodium is the most hardwearing, and most light reflective
of the
platinum metals, when used in plating, but I doubt many jewellers use/can use
this
method.

Thanks in advance.
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I've been told that Rhodium is the most hardwearing, and most light
reflective
of the
platinum metals, when used in plating, but I doubt many jewellers use/can use
this
method.

To tell you the truth I've never plated with platinum or heard of it being
done. I assume you can, but I'm not sure why you'd want to, with Rhodium being
so easy to use and available. Most of us can/do use Rhodium when we plate. A
fair amount of Sterling comes pre-plated with Rhodium to prevent (short term)
tarnishing. If you are trying to get sterling plated you may have your work cut
out for you because of contamination issues with the bath and cost. Why are you
asking the question?

I am just asking - how expensive is rhodium and how durable is it?

Thanks

I am just asking - how expensive is rhodium and how durable is it?

Last I bought Rhoduim I think it was $90 or so for a solution containing 1
gram of Rhodium. Price can vary depending on metal costs. How durable it is
depends greatly on whose wearing it. In high wear places on the ring, it will
wear off. In no wear places it won't.

"bizenya" wrote in message
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Hi

Can anyone give me any info on how well this combination works in terms of
aesthetics, and hardness?
Is the platinum likely to come off (rings and other such jewellery) in constant
wear,
and if so are we talking months? years?

Also, does the platinum plating have the look of real platinum, or is it even
duller?

I've been told that Rhodium is the most hardwearing, and most light reflective
of the
platinum metals, when used in plating, but I doubt many jewellers use/can use
this
method.

Thanks in advance.


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of middle and low end jewelry. Silver plated with platinum is
beginning to be common. Purchase an example ...

Cheers,

Ned