White gold jewellery
Rhodium Plating in Glasgow
White gold ring looking dull or yellow? Cleaning, polishing and rhodium plating bring back its bright white finish.
- Cleaning, polishing and replating
- Glasgow jewellery workshop
- Jewellery bought elsewhere welcome
- Established in 1993
Rhodium plating
What is rhodium plating?
Rhodium is a hard, bright white precious metal. A very thin layer of it is plated onto white gold jewellery to give the bright, reflective finish you see on a new white gold ring.
With normal wear the layer gradually wears away. It shows most on jewellery worn every day, such as wedding and engagement rings. Replating restores the bright white appearance.
A common question
Why is my white gold ring turning yellow?
White gold is a mix of gold and other metals. Underneath its plating it has a slightly warm, pale yellow tone.
As the rhodium wears, that natural colour starts to show through, usually first on the palm side of a ring and along its edges. This is normal wear and does not mean anything is wrong with your ring.
What is involved
Cleaning, polishing and replating
A full refinish usually has three stages:
- Cleaning to remove everyday dirt and residue
- Polishing to reduce surface scratches and marks
- Rhodium plating to restore the bright white finish
We explain the work recommended for your piece when we inspect it.
Wedding and engagement rings
Have your settings checked at the same time
Wedding and engagement rings take the most everyday wear, so they are the pieces most likely to need replating.
A replating visit is also a good time to check the claws and settings. Worn claws can put a diamond or gemstone at risk. If we spot anything while examining your jewellery, we will discuss it with you.
How it works
Rhodium plating in four steps
Bring in your jewellery
Call into our Gallowgate shop with the pieces you want refreshed.
We inspect it
We check the finish, the metal and any stone settings.
You approve the price
We explain the work and the cost before anything starts.
Cleaned, polished and replated
Your jewellery is ready to collect from the shop.
Visit us
Visit our Glasgow shop
Bring your jewellery into the shop and we will examine it and talk you through the options.
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Wilson Craig Jewellers
245 Gallowgate
Glasgow G4 0TP
Directly opposite the Barrowland Ballroom - 0141 552 6266
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Monday to Saturday: 9:30am to 5:30pm
How do I know if my ring needs rhodium plating?
A loss of the bright white finish, or a warm yellow tone showing through on the areas that get the most contact, usually means the rhodium layer has worn.
How long does rhodium plating last?
It depends on how often the piece is worn and what it comes into contact with. Rhodium plating is a surface finish, so it does not last forever. Rings worn every day wear fastest. Earrings and pendants see less contact and usually keep their finish much longer.
Can you rhodium plate engagement and wedding rings?
Yes. Bring your white gold rings into the shop and we will assess them and advise on the right treatment.
Will my jewellery be cleaned as well?
Cleaning and polishing are normally part of the process. We explain the work recommended for your piece when we inspect it.
Does a white gold ring need replating after resizing?
Usually, yes. Resizing and polishing can leave the finish uneven around the join. Our ring resizing page explains more.
Where is Wilson Craig Jewellers?
We are at 245 Gallowgate, Glasgow G4 0TP, directly opposite the Barrowland Ballroom. Call us on 0141 552 6266.
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