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#530096 - 11/16/09 04:03 PM Rhodium plating a WG ring but YG basket
MrsGotRocks MrsGotRocks Connoisseur Registered: 03/27/09 Posts: 2205	Can it be done? Right now my ring is brand new so no issues but for the future, can jewelers rhodium plate my ring if all is WG except the YG center basket? TIA. It's my first ring with two tones of gold. _________________________ "Lucky I'm In Love With My Best Friend" - 16 wonderful years on 11/13/09! I love my kids!
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#530100 - 11/16/09 04:30 PM Re: Rhodium plating a WG ring but YG basket [Re: MrsGotRocks]
Emily Emily Smitten Registered: 02/24/05 Posts: 46	I think so, but I'm pretty sure that the yellow gold shows up more quickly when the rhodium plating starts to wear off. I had a yellow gold band rhodium plated a few years ago and I have to say that it didn't seem to last as long as when I've had white gold rings plated, but I don't know if it's just because yellow gold shows up more because of the contrast?
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#530106 - 11/16/09 04:49 PM Re: Rhodium plating a WG ring but YG basket [Re: Emily]
Europa Europa Ashaholic Registered: 09/20/08 Posts: 290	If I remember correctly (I think it was feydakin) anywho, apparently some stuff is painted on the areas that you do not want plated to protect it and then it is put in a 'bath' the plating is attracted to the metal and and leaves the 'other' alone shrug, who knows i could have been drinking... you can always try and look up the post. rach
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#530107 - 11/16/09 04:56 PM Re: Rhodium plating a WG ring but YG basket [Re: Europa]
MrsGotRocks MrsGotRocks Connoisseur Registered: 03/27/09 Posts: 2205	Originally Posted By: Europa If I remember correctly (I think it was feydakin) anywho, apparently some stuff is painted on the areas that you do not want plated to protect it and then it is put in a 'bath' the plating is attracted to the metal and and leaves the 'other' alone shrug, who knows i could have been drinking... you can always try and look up the post. rach That sounds like it would make sense. But if you're wrong, can you give me some of what you were drinking! I could use me some of that sometimes. lol _________________________ "Lucky I'm In Love With My Best Friend" - 16 wonderful years on 11/13/09! I love my kids!
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#530111 - 11/16/09 05:35 PM Re: Rhodium plating a WG ring but YG basket [Re: MrsGotRocks]
Mike_C Mike_C Connoisseur Registered: 02/09/07 Posts: 1218 Loc: The Great US of A	Originally Posted By: MrsGotRocks Can it be done? Right now my ring is brand new so no issues but for the future, can jewelers rhodium plate my ring if all is WG except the YG center basket? TIA. It's my first ring with two tones of gold. Many jewelers use finger nail polish to cover the yellow gold portions so that it is not rhodium plated too. Therefore, yes, it can be done and shouldn't be too difficult since 2-tone pieces (white gold head, yellow gold shank) are quite common. _________________________ http://www.MoissaniteCo.com http://AshaDiamonds.com
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#530118 - 11/16/09 06:09 PM Re: Rhodium plating a WG ring but YG basket [Re: Mike_C]
MrsGotRocks MrsGotRocks Connoisseur Registered: 03/27/09 Posts: 2205	Thanks, Mike. I'm asking with regard to the gorgeous Trinity 3-stone you guys just made and sent last week. $\:\)$ _________________________ "Lucky I'm In Love With My Best Friend" - 16 wonderful years on 11/13/09! I love my kids!
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#530166 - 11/17/09 05:23 AM Re: Rhodium plating a WG ring but YG basket [Re: MrsGotRocks]
Emily Emily Smitten Registered: 02/24/05 Posts: 46	So sorry - it seems that I completely misunderstood the question. I thought you were asking if the yellow gold part of the ring could be plated successfully. I guess that's what you get when answering at about 2am (UK time)! $\:\($
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#530335 - 11/18/09 05:03 AM Re: Rhodium plating a WG ring but YG basket [Re: Emily]
Feydakin Feydakin Connoisseur Registered: 05/23/06 Posts: 1616 Loc: In a Pit with Pitt	As mike said, we use fingernail polish to cover anything we don't want plated.. I prefer red polish.. And after years of paint small, delicate, rings in thick red nail polish I think I would make an awesome nail tech $\:\)$ _________________________ Steve Animal Charms Animal Jewelry that gives back
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#530474 - 11/18/09 01:58 PM Re: Rhodium plating a WG ring but YG basket [Re: Feydakin]
MrsMike_C MrsMike_C The Pink Orchid Registered: 06/10/07 Posts: 3494 Loc: LV, NV	I need my nails done, are you free this afternoon, Steve? _________________________ http://www.fashionettes.com http://www.moissaniteco.com http://www.ashadiamonds.com
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#530500 - 11/18/09 04:10 PM Re: Rhodium plating a WG ring but YG basket [Re: MrsMike_C]
Feydakin Feydakin Connoisseur Registered: 05/23/06 Posts: 1616 Loc: In a Pit with Pitt	I am 'available' this afternoon, but never 'free' $\:\)$ _________________________ Steve Animal Charms Animal Jewelry that gives back
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