Rhodium Plating

Although primarily used in industrial applications, rhodium and other PGM metals such as palladium and ruthenium are also used in jewellery plating. While this is a niche use, it remains essential in our workshop.

Rhodium plating is typically done through electroplating, a process that deposits a layer of rhodium or other metals such as gold onto a base metal using a galvanic bath. Another method is the galvanic pen, used for small surfaces or precise corrections.

There are two types of rhodium solutions used in electroplating baths: white and black. In our workshop, we favour white rhodium for its bright, silvery shine. Black rhodium, in contrast, produces a glossy, anthracite-toned finish.