Rhodium-plated jewelry adds an extra layer of protection to the piece and produces a brighter white than sterling silver, white gold, or platinum.

Jewelry cannot be made from solid rhodium because rhodium, despite its strength, is brittle.

A layer of rhodium plating must have the exact right thickness to prevent it from cracking – 0.75-1.0 microns is perfect.

The perfect layer of rhodium enhances the appearance, quality, and durability of your jewelry.

Rhodium is non-toxic and completely safe.

Rhodium-treated jewelry is recommended for people with sensitive skin, babies, and new piercings.

Rhodium is also corrosion-resistant and does not rust.

Because rhodium is strong, it does not need to be alloyed with other metals like copper, which over time will corrode and leave marks on your skin.

What is Rhodium-plated sterling silver?

Sterling silver coated with rhodium makes the jewelry whiter and brighter. Silver is a softer metal, so rhodium protects it from scratches or wear. Solid silver is too soft to be made into jewelry, so it contains 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals like copper. The traces of copper in sterling silver cause tarnishing. An addition of rhodium plating prevents this from happening.

When a silver piece of jewelry is coated with a layer of rhodium, it becomes stronger.