Rhodium plating – processing of a surface of metal products a thin layer of rhodium. Thanks to this procedure the corrosive wear resistance of a product increases, its hardness increases, there is dazzling gloss giving to a product appeal.
Rhodium - the solid metal of silver-gray color relating to platinum group. It possesses besides effective appearance, high chemical resistance. In the jewelry industry rhodium is used as a covering for products from silver. The covering rhodium much more improves esthetic properties of silver products, protects them from scratches and environmental impact.
The rhodium-plated silver products perfectly are combined with amethyst, topazes, turquoise, rubies and garnets, and in appearance are very similar to expensive platinum.
Rhodium much more slowly than silver, thanks to the hardness wears out therefore ornament for a long time keeps primitive beauty. The rhodium-plated silver will not darken as usual. Distinguish three types of rhodium plating: color, black and white. The protective coating protects jewel from darkening and has the excellent polishing effect.
Usefulness of the rhodium-plated silver
Except attractive appearance, the rhodium-plated products have medicinal properties: - destroy more than 600 species of pathogenic microorganisms; - prevent infection of scratches; - strengthen heart; - have the light cooling effect. Sometimes the rhodium-plated silver products serve as the indicator of a condition of the person. At malfunctions in an organism of ornament change the color. Very seldom happens that the rhodium-plated silver products do not suit the person. There can be a headache, the increased nervousness, lobes of an ear can inflame. In such cases recommend to refuse products from silver.
Jewelry of silver looks very originally and beautifully. They emphasize identity and distinguished taste of their owner.
Care for jewelry
Rhodium plating gives to jewelry high wear resistance, but, despite this, careful leaving is necessary for products. It is necessary to follow the following rules: - to take off jewelry for the night, at housework, at sports activities, campaigns in a bath or a sauna; - to put on products after putting lotions or spirits, it is necessary to make sure that liquid was absorbed completely; - not to apply amiakosoderzhashchy means, toothpaste or powder to cleaning of products; - for washing it is enough to wash ornament with warm water and to wipe a flannel napkin; - if jewel with gemstones, it is possible to clean them the Q-tip moistened in cologne and to polish with a napkin. If to observe all recommendations, a jewelry will serve for a long time, keeping the dazzling appearance.