[Jewelry making - Article 00146] - Re: [Orchid] Is rhodium plating a common practice?

[David E.Barzilay]

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    I felt that I HAD to add my 2 cents worth to this. I have been
    selling jewelry since 1983. I am a G.G. and have been a buyer for a
    chain of Department Stores. I think I am fairly experienced in our
    field.  I have NEVER, repeat, NEVER seen "unsightly flaking and
    wear" on a piece of white gold (or platinum) jewelry which was
    rhodium plated. I have seen both good and not-so-good rhodium plating
    done, and I have seen the slightly yellowish cast of SOME white gold
    alloys begin to show after rhodium has worn off the bottom of a ring
    shank. If we're gonna point fingers and RANK the sins that are
    committed by jewelers, this lack of disclosure of a ROUTINE cosmetic
    treatment is a very minor sin, if it is even a sin at all. (And while
    I am a 'true believer' in 'full disclosure,' rhodium plating doesn't
    require it,IMHO. David Barzilay, Lord of the Rings

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