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Need help with scratches on matte finish 10K ring

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I have a 10K white gold ring. It is polished on the ends but matte finish in the middle. The matte finish is all scratched up and I've had it only 4 months! Is there a way to polish the matte finish back? Any suggestions?

Kevin Methvin
- Pleasanton, CA

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A matte finish is what I like to refer to as a "soft" finish, not too terribly reflective. Most matte finishes are done by bead/sand blasting (at least on my work). You have a few choices, one get someone to sandblast the part of your ring you want to have that matte finish then get it rhodium plated (will keep the scratches away a bit and keep the bright bits bright). Or you can have a jeweler polish the matte part to a high shine. Either way I do suggest getting the ring plated to protect it.

Marc Banks
- Elizabeth City, North Carolina

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