4 Benefits of Plating Your Jewelry

When shopping for silver jewelry, you have probably come across the option to add Yellow Gold, White Rhodium or Black Rhodium plating to your pieces. But do you know the benefits of jewelry plating? That's what we'll cover in today's post.

What Is Jewelry Plating?

Electroplating, commonly known simply as plating, is a technique that applies a layer of precious metal (Yellow Gold, White Rhodium or Black Rhodium) to the surface of a piece of jewelry. This technique is widely used in fine jewelry to deliver a range of benefits and extend the beauty of your jewelry.

How Is Plating Quality Measured?

Put simply, the more thousandths of a millimeter (microns) of gold or rhodium used in the plating, the longer the piece will last.  

Here is how plating thickness relates to durability:

At Loft Masculino, all plating applied to our jewelry is 20 microns thick and offers the best quality and durability on the jewelry market. 20-micron plating is the standard used in high jewelry. 

Benefits of Jewelry Plating

Now that you know what plating is and how to tell quality apart by thickness, here are the incredible benefits of plating your Loft jewelry. 

1. Protection & Durability

One of the main benefits of plating your jewelry is protecting it from the effects of time, such as scratches, stains and dirt. A plated piece stays clean and protected, showcasing its beauty for much longer.

2. Shine

If you love shine, go for plating! Plating enhances the brilliance of your jewelry and gives it more vibrant, lustrous color, making your piece stand out even more.

3. Added Value

Plating lets you elevate your jewelry even further, giving it the distinctive beauty of gold jewelry with excellent value for money.

4. Personalization

Plating is a great way to style your jewelry in your favorite color. Choose Yellow Gold plating on the Trois Ring to bring out the beauty of its tourmalines, or Black Rhodium on the Emerald Necklace for a truly distinctive piece! Your creativity is the only limit!

That's it! Now that you know all about plated jewelry, just pick your favorite piece on our website and customize it your way.