Learn more about gold plating for jewelry
Many people still have doubts about how long pieces that go through gold plating will last. The method, however, is highly complex and guarantees product quality. Several chemical procedures go into creating semi-jewelry pieces that stand out just like the originals.
Gold plating on semi-jewelry is usually done by companies that specialize in it, such as FC Joias. This is because, to achieve a good result, the pieces need to come into contact with several materials, such as rhodium and varnish. Manufacturers therefore rely on these qualified companies and their materials.
This process, also known as electroplating, coats semi-jewelry pieces with thin layers of these materials and can help the jewelry become more resistant to damage. But the material that makes the pieces last longest is gold.
What are the advantages of gold plating
Even when semi-jewelry does not have a gold final color, many companies apply a thin layer of gold during the electroplating process, which can provide high resistance to corrosion.
This is because gold is much more resistant to the natural effects of time and to oxidation. Gold plating on semi-jewelry can therefore keep the material intact for many years.
The pieces are immersed in a liquid solution that deposits a layer of less than 2 microns, which is where the popular name “gold plating” comes from.
Besides the resistance and quality of gold-plated pieces, the process helps give them a high shine and strong aesthetic value.
How FC Joias uses this process
FC Joias stands out as a company specializing in gold plating for semi-jewelry. The company is based in Limeira, the capital of gold-plated jewelry, and for more than fifteen years it has been electroplating a wide range of pieces such as bracelets, chains, chokers, anklets, earrings, rings and more.