Why Rhodium-Plated?
Our products are made with our unique Alloy Steel (grade 316L), with SGS certification. White pieces have a rhodium finish, while yellow and rose pieces are 18k gold plated.
Rhodium-plated alloy steel jewelry combines the high strength and corrosion resistance of alloy steel with a ultra-reflective, protective outer layer of rhodium.
8 Advantages of Rhodium-Plated Alloy Jewelry
1. True Appearance
Rhodium provides a high degree of light reflectivity (up to 80%), giving the steel a crisp, cool-toned, and luxurious silver-white finish.
2. Non-Oxidation
Rhodium-plated with alloy steel will not oxidize or tarnish on the rhodium surface itself, because rhodium is a chemically inert, platinum-group metal that does not react with air, moisture, or skin oils.
3.Enhanced Scratch Resistance
Rhodium is one of the hardest precious metals in the platinum group. Plating it over alloy steel adds an extra protective shield against minor scuffs and surface scratches.
4. Corrosion and Tarnish Protection
Rhodium does not react easily with air, moisture, or common chemicals. This prevents oxidation or dulling on the outer surface.
5. Hypoallergenic Shield
Rhodium is naturally nickel-free and skin-friendly. It creates a physical barrier between your skin and any reactive or base metals hidden within the underlying alloy steel.
6. Cost-Effective Luxury
Because solid rhodium is too brittle and expensive to craft into whole pieces, plating an alloy steel base gives you the high-end look and durability of a platinum-family metal at a fraction of the cost.
7. Temporary Plating
The rhodium layer is very thin (typically a few microns) and can slowly wear down over months or years depending on friction, sweat, and exposure to perfumes or harsh soaps.
8. Underlying Durability
Unlike softer metals like sterling silver, alloy steel is already quite rigid and rust-resistant on its own, meaning the steel core will retain its structural integrity even if the rhodium layer eventually thins out.