Rhodium plating (replating)
Restore a bright white finish on white gold, platinum, or sterling silver when the surface looks yellow, dull, or uneven. Ideal after everyday wear has worn the coating thin or the metal has lost its crisp look.
Jewellery care · Hamilton Mountain
Rhodium plating & polish on Hamilton Mountain
If your jewellery looks dull or worn — yellow gold that’s lost its glow, white gold that’s turned yellow, or platinum or sterling silver that needs a brighter finish — bring it to Rudix Jewellery on Upper James Street, on Hamilton Mountain. We bring pieces back to life with professional polish, and restore a bright white finish with rhodium plating when white gold, platinum, or sterling silver needs it — for rings, wedding bands, chains, bracelets, earrings, and other fine pieces — and explain what’s realistic before we start.
Professional polish
Clean and polish yellow gold, white gold, platinum, sterling silver, and other fine jewellery to revive shine, soften light surface wear, and help pieces look closer to new again — and prepare metal for rhodium plating when needed.
Gold, platinum, silver & more
Dull yellow gold that needs life brought back; white gold, platinum, or sterling silver that needs a brighter white finish; rings, bands, chains, bracelets, earrings — tell us how it looks now and we’ll recommend polish, rhodium plating, or both.
A family jeweller on Hamilton Mountain
Clear advice. Careful finishing. Local service.
Rudix is a Hamilton Mountain showroom for fine jewellery and everyday care. We look at the piece properly, use everyday language alongside the correct terms (rhodium plating, replating, polish), and only proceed with your OK.
- Upper James showroom on Hamilton Mountain — easy for Hamilton and nearby communities
- Professional polish for dull jewellery, plus rhodium plating for white gold, platinum, and sterling silver — not rings only
- Honest guidance: polish vs plating explained before work begins
- Same trusted place for repair, sizing, watch batteries, and custom design
What to expect
From drop-off to a brighter finish
- Bring it in Walk in during open hours or book ahead. Describe what you notice (yellowing, dullness, uneven colour).
- We assess We check the metal and finish, explain whether polish, rhodium plating, or both make sense, and quote before work starts.
- Finish with your approval Once you approve, we polish and/or replate carefully. You collect the piece from the showroom when it’s ready.
Straightforward pricing
Cost depends on the piece and the work — size, metal, how much finishing is needed, and whether polish alone or polish plus rhodium plating is right. We quote before proceeding. Call (905) 318-3456 or bring the jewellery to 1595 Upper James St #3 on Hamilton Mountain.
FAQ
Questions before you visit
Quick answers about jewellery polish, rhodium plating, and restoring shine at our Hamilton Mountain showroom.
What is rhodium plating?
Rhodium plating is a thin, bright white precious-metal coating. It’s most often used on white gold, and is also used on platinum and sterling silver when you want a crisper white finish or (for silver) help against everyday dulling. Over time wear can thin that coating; replating restores the finish.
Why does my white gold (or plated piece) look yellow or dull?
White gold isn’t naturally bright white — when the rhodium coating wears, the warmer gold alloy underneath can show through. Platinum and sterling silver can also look duller as a finish wears. Polish can revive shine; rhodium plating restores the bright white look when that’s what’s needed.
Is polish the same as plating?
No. Polish cleans and refreshes the surface on yellow gold, white gold, platinum, silver, and more. Rhodium plating (replating) renews the bright white coating — commonly on white gold, and also on platinum or sterling silver when appropriate. Many pieces benefit from polish first, then plating.
Do you only plate white gold rings?
No. We assess jewellery more broadly — rings, wedding bands, chains, bracelets, earrings, and similar pieces — in white gold, platinum, and sterling silver for rhodium plating, and yellow gold and other metals for polish. We’ll tell you what’s practical for your item.
How long does rhodium plating take?
Timing depends on the piece and current workload. If you need it by a certain date, call ahead so we can plan your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-ins are welcome during open hours. A quick call or booking helps if you’re on a deadline or want to confirm we can assist before you come in.
How much does rhodium plating cost in Hamilton?
Price depends on the jewellery and the work required. We quote before proceeding — call (905) 318-3456 or visit 1595 Upper James St #3 on Hamilton Mountain.
Rudix Jewellery · Hamilton Mountain
Ready to restore the brightness?
Visit Rudix Jewellery on Hamilton Mountain for professional polish and rhodium plating. Call the showroom or send a short note about your piece — we’ll help you plan the next step.