4 Advantages of Applying Plating to Jewelry

When searching for silver jewelry, you may have come across the option to add 18k gold plating, white gold, or black rhodium plating to the accessories. But do you know the advantages of applying plating to your jewelry? That's what we'll talk about in today's post.

What is Plating?

The process of electroplating, popularly known as plating, is a technique that involves applying a layer of noble metal (18k gold, white gold, or black rhodium) onto the surface of the jewelry. This technique is widely used in jewelry making to bring various benefits and prolong the beauty of your jewelry.

What is the Quality of Plating?

To better understand, the durability of the product depends on the thickness of the gold/rhodium plating in thousandths of an inch.

Here's the relationship between the thickness and the duration of the plating:

At Loft Masculino, all the platings applied to the jewelry are 20 thousandths thick, offering the highest quality and durability in the jewelry market. The 20-thousandth plating is commonly used in high-end jewelry.

Advantages of Plating

Now that you know what plating is and how to differentiate quality by thickness, let us introduce you to the incredible advantages of applying plating to your Loft jewelry.

1. Protection & Durability

One of the main advantages of applying plating to your jewelry is to protect it against the effects of time such as scratches, stains, and dirt. A jewelry piece with plating applied will remain clean and protected, enhancing its beauty for a longer period.

2. Shine

If you love shine, go for platings! Platings enhance the brilliance of the jewelry, making the colors more vibrant and sparkling, giving extra prominence to your jewelry piece.

3. Value

By applying plating to your jewelry, you can further enhance its value, giving it the unique beauty of a gold piece, but with excellent cost-effectiveness.

4. Personalization

Platings are an excellent option to personalize your jewelry with your favorite color. Apply gold plating to the Anel Trois to enhance the beauty of the Tourmalines or black rhodium plating to the Colar Esmeralda for a super unique jewelry piece! Your creativity is the limit!

There you go! Now that you know all about plated jewelry, simply select your favorite piece on our website and customize it your way.