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Platinum over Sterling Silver
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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. -- biz ....In a world without Walls and Fences, Who needs Windows and Gates?... |
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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? |
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I am just asking - how expensive is rhodium and how durable is it?
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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. |
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"bizenya" wrote in message
. .. 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. Watching television shopping channels will provide a great education of middle and low end jewelry. Silver plated with platinum is beginning to be common. Purchase an example ... Cheers, Ned |
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