Repairs / Rhodium plating
Rhodium plating & polishing
White gold that’s turned warm hasn’t worn out. It’s worn through its plating. We re-plate in bright rhodium at our Diss workshop, returning the crisp, cool white finish. Replating is a service we offer on-site here in Diss.
All white gold is plated in rhodium to give it that bright, cool-white shine. With daily wear it gradually thins and the warmer gold beneath shows through. A quick re-plate puts it right.
Bright, even and white. We clean and polish the piece first, then re-plate it so that the colour is uniform, No warm patches where the old plating has worn thin.
More than white gold. Rhodium also brightens and protects silver and refreshes worn settings. Ask us if you’re not sure whether your jewellery would benefit.
How much does rhodium plating cost?
A single ring re-plate and finishing starts from £64. Larger or more intricate pieces, and full sets, cost a little more, typically up to about £90. As our prices move with the variation in rhodium we’ll always confirm before any work begins.
How often does white gold need re-plating?
Rhodium plating does gradually wear over time, therefore we offer a loyalty service. All we need is your contact details and we’ll get in touch replate your jewellery annually at a reduced fee to provide a hard wearing protective uniform coating that improves durability, resists tarnishing and wear and helps preserve the elegant finish of your jewellery.
My white gold ring looks yellow. Is it damaged?
Not at all. The rhodium plating has simply worn thin and the natural gold colour is showing through. A replate restores the white finish as white gold has a naturally subtle warm tone, rhodium plating enhances the bright white appearance, helping to protect the gold surface from everyday wear and extends the durability and beauty of your piece.
Can you re-plate around stones?
Yes.We mask and protect stones as needed, though very porous delicate gems are assessed first so nothing is put at risk. We are always happy to advise if you are considering this service.
Bring back perfection.