Caring for your Rhodium Plated Jewelry

Because rhodium is a fragile metal in the platinum family, rhodium-plated jewelry requires careful handling and maintenance. This material is used to coat white gold and sterling silver to create a shiny, sparkling finish. In addition, it’s hypoallergenic and doesn’t corrode. Eventually, rhodium plating will fade and need to be replaced. To extend its life and maintain its shine, you should use our gem & jewelry cleaner and never wear your jewelry when using household cleaners, hand cream, and perfume to prolong the life of rhodium plating. Always use the below process to clean your jewelry, and stay away from harsh chemical cleaners.

Never use harsh chemicals on rhodium-plated jewelry. The chemicals will damage the plating. In addition, do not use sonic-cleaning systems. Most sonic systems will cause the jewelry to bounce, and this could potentially damage the jewelry.

Soaking the Jewelry
Soak your rhodium-plated items in the cleaning solution. Leave the items in the solution for about 10 minutes, but do not let the jewelry sit any longer than 15 minutes. The extra time could cause damage.

Rubbing the Jewelry
Next, use your fingers to gently rub all areas of the items. Take your soft-bristled brush and gently scrub the finer parts of the jewelry.

Do not use your tap water if you have hard water, as it will create spots, just like it does on your shower door. Instead, use bottled or distilled water. Then, rinse your jewelry under your chosen water source to remove all of the solution.

Drying the Jewelry
Place your rhodium-plated jewelry on a soft, clean towel, and gently pat the excess moisture off of the items. If possible, use a hair dryer on the lowest heat setting possible to dry the jewelry. If you do not have a dryer, leave the jewelry to sit and air-dry overnight.

Storing the Jewelry
Place your rhodium-plated items on tissue paper. Gently wrap each in a separate piece of paper. The tissue will protect the jewelry and prevent it from rubbing against anything that could accidentally scratch it.

 

REMEMBER! Remove your jewelry when using household cleaners, hand cream, and perfume to prolong the life of rhodium plating. Always use the above process to clean your jewelry, and stay away from harsh chemical cleaners.