Electroplating is a general name for processes that produce a metal coating on a solid substrate through the reduction of cations of that metal by means of a direct electric current.
What is electroplated jewelry?
Electroplating is the process of adding a thin metal coating on top of another metal through electric current. This can be done on chains, jewelry components & findings or finished pieces. Adding a thin layer of precious metal over your jewelry designs can increase the value of a piece or improve the finish.
What is electroplated material?
Electroplating involves using an electrical current to create a thin layer of metal over-top another type of metal, usually a less expensive metal. Electroplating is typically done to give cheaper metals a more luxurious finish and to add certain properties, like anti-corrosion and anti-rust.