How to take care of Rhodium Plated Jewelry?
Rhodium-plated jewelry is simply dazzling!
Rhodium is one of the most expensive precious metals in the platinum family.
Rhodium-plated jewelry prevents the wearer from getting allergy reaction on the skin and protects the jewelry from tarnishing and allow the jewelry to keep its shine longer.
Nonetheless, after years of wearing the jewelry, the rhodium-plated jewelry will start to turn dull and seems to lose its shine.
If you want to take good care of your jewelry, here are some ways you can consider for your Rhodium-plated jewelry!
CARING FOR RHODIUM PLATED SILVER
Rhodium Plated Silver is one of the best fine Jewelry you can find in the jewelry industry. Not only does the Rhodium plating provides the jewelry with a protective layer that prevents the jewelry from turning black, but it is also safe to wear for people with silver allergy. Cleaning Rhodium Plated jewelry is simple and easy to do.
What you will need:
- Some soft 100% cotton cloth or flannel cloth.
- Cup of warm water (approx 40 Degrees Celsius) for rinsing, avoid adding any form of soap.
- A pair of gentle hands to treat each jewelry with love and care
Steps:
- Soak your Rhodium Plated Jewelry in the warm water for approx 15 minutes.
- Dab your jewelry dry with a clean 100% cotton cloth.
- Gently rub off any dirt and excess makeup from the jewelry with the clean 100% cotton cloth.
- Rinse your jewelry with warm water.
- Dab your jewelry dry with a clean 100% cotton cloth to avoid any mineral residue from leaving on the jewelry.
- Your Rhodium Plated Jewelry should look nice and shiny
Note: Although rhodium platting helps to prevent the jewelry from getting scratched as easy as sterling silver due to its hardness.
Never use any polishing cloth or coarse cloth that will remove the rhodium plating protective layer. If the rhodium plating is removed, the jewelry will turn dark (tarnish) and losses its shine. You may need to ask a jeweler to help you do a re-plating of rhodium on the jewelry which can cost up to $60 – $80.
Always remember to be gentle with your jewelry, like the tender skin of a baby you can scratch it if you aren’t careful so don’t rub it too briskly.
Warning: Never use silver dips or any chemical agent to remove oxidation from your silver jewelry. These chemicals will leave small tiny pits that will cause your jewelry to turn dull and darken faster.
Don’t ever place your Rhodium Plated Jewelry in an ultrasonic cleaner! You will uncoat the protective later and damage the Jewelry!
Do not allow your jewelry to be in contact with ammonia-based products as it will remove the protective layer.
Good Practice: Preventative care is the key to ensuring your Precious Jewelry stays sparkly as long as possible. Storing your jewelry in a closed box or dry cabinet is always good. Most metals, including precious metals such as silver and gold, will turn back over time (tarnish) when exposed to air and water.
