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Rhodium Jewelry

I have some pieces of rhodium over sterling silver pieces of jewelry. I wanted to know that if I take care of this jewelry like my fine platinum and other gold pieces how long can I expect it to last as a "tarnish free" piece of jewelry? Thank you.

Pamela DiMase
pamelas charms - Lakeland, Florida USA
2005

It may depend more on wear than corrosion. The plating on rings, even when heavy, does not last nearly as long as the plating on necklaces and bracelets. If the rhodium is good quality and there isn't much wear, it could easily last years before replating is needed.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2005

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