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Must stones be removed to rhodium plate?

I have had a new setting made for my engagement stones, and I want to have it rhodium plated, as it is white gold and slightly yellow. Would someone be able to tell me if the stones must be removed to rhodium plate the ring, and if not, why not?

Sara Karesh
consumer - Stamford, CT
2003

2003

Hallo Sara,

You can plate rhodium without removing stone.

Dipen Pattni
jeweler/goldsmith - Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania

Sara,

Yes there is no problem Rhodium plating over stones. It is done all the time. Rhodium plating baths are pretty mild and won't effect most stones. You don't make mention of it but I assume your stones are diamonds.

Tino Volpe
Jewelry - Cumberland, RI, USA
2003

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