Rings
Refresh suitable white gold engagement rings, wedding rings and everyday rings where the rhodium finish has worn.
Jewellery Workshop · Barnet, London
Professional Rhodium Plating & White Gold Refinishing
Marcus Tempus provides professional rhodium plating for suitable white gold jewellery from our jewellery workshop in Barnet, London.
Rhodium plating gives white gold its crisp, bright-white surface finish. As that surface gradually wears through everyday use, the warmer natural tone of the white gold beneath can begin to show. We clean, prepare and refinish each suitable piece before applying a fresh rhodium finish.
White Gold Care
Rhodium Plating Services
From engagement and wedding rings to earrings, pendants and bracelets, suitable white gold jewellery can be professionally prepared and replated to refresh its appearance.
Stone-Set Pieces
Professional preparation and replating for suitable diamond rings, earrings, pendants and white gold settings.
Bracelets & Necklaces
Rhodium replating for suitable white gold bracelets, necklaces, pendants and earrings following inspection.
Cleaning & Refinishing
Jewellery is cleaned and prepared before plating, with polishing carried out where appropriate to the piece and desired finish.
Why White Gold Changes
Why does my white gold ring look yellow?
Rhodium is a bright white precious metal used as a surface finish on much white gold jewellery. It does not permanently change the metal underneath, so the coating gradually wears with contact and everyday use.
This is particularly noticeable on rings because the lower part of the band is constantly exposed to surfaces, hand washing and normal wear. Seeing a warmer tone appear does not necessarily mean anything is wrong with the ring — it can simply mean the rhodium finish is wearing away.
Before replating, we inspect the jewellery for wear, loose stones and damaged settings so any issues can be discussed before refinishing begins.
Natural WearRhodium is a surface finish and gradually wears away rather than lasting permanently.
Preparation MattersThe quality of the underlying finish affects the final appearance, so suitable pieces are cleaned and prepared first.
Settings Are CheckedStone-set jewellery is inspected for obvious wear or looseness before refinishing.
Every Piece Is DifferentHow often replating is wanted depends on wear, jewellery type and personal preference.
Our Process
How Rhodium Plating Works
01
Inspection
We inspect the jewellery, settings and existing finish and identify any repair concerns before plating.
02
Preparation
The jewellery is professionally cleaned and refinished where appropriate to prepare the surface.
03
Rhodium Plating
A fresh rhodium finish is applied to suitable white gold jewellery to restore its bright white appearance.
04
Final Checks
The finished jewellery is inspected and cleaned before it is prepared for collection.
Rhodium Plating in Barnet
White Gold Refinishing for Barnet & North London
Our Barnet jewellery workshop provides rhodium plating and white gold refinishing for suitable rings, engagement rings, wedding bands, earrings, pendants, necklaces and bracelets.
We welcome customers from Barnet, North London, Hertfordshire and further afield. Each piece is inspected before work begins so we can advise whether replating alone is appropriate or whether worn settings or other repairs should be addressed first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rhodium Plating FAQs
How long does rhodium plating last?
There is no fixed lifespan. Wear varies considerably according to how often the jewellery is worn, the type of piece and how much contact the plated surface receives.
Can you replate a white gold engagement ring?
Yes, subject to inspection. Engagement rings are commonly rhodium plated, but we first check the setting and general condition of the jewellery.
Why is my white gold ring starting to look yellow?
White gold can have a naturally warmer tone beneath its rhodium finish. As the surface plating wears, more of that underlying colour can become visible.
Do you polish jewellery before rhodium plating?
Jewellery is cleaned and prepared before plating. Polishing or refinishing is carried out where appropriate to the condition of the piece and the finish required.
Can jewellery with diamonds be rhodium plated?
Many diamond-set white gold pieces can be replated. We inspect the jewellery and stone settings before work begins.
Can I get an estimate before work begins?
Yes. We inspect the jewellery first and explain the recommended work before proceeding.
Request an Estimate
Does your white gold jewellery need refreshing?
Visit our Barnet workshop or send photographs for initial advice about rhodium plating and white gold refinishing.