Moissanite Engagement Rings: The Glamor of Gold Plating

Moissanite Engagement Rings: The Glamor of Gold Plating

ICE ZEUSMoissanite
06-12-20235 minute read

Moissanite Engagement Rings

The beauty of a moissanite engagement ring lies not only in its gemstone, but also in its gold plating on the ring band. Gold plating is a process of coating metal on the surface of an object, this process can make the surface of the object smoother, and at the same time can improve the metal's abrasion resistance, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic appearance, the following will introduce you to moissanite engagement ring with gold plating information.

In this blog, we will describe:

  1. What is the gold plating process for moissanite rings.

  2. Demystifying gold plating process of moissanite rings.

  3. Can Moissanite Get Wet?

  4. Is moissanite ring gold plated harmful to the body?

  5. How to Clean Moissanite Ring.

  1. What is the gold plating process for a moissanite engagement ring?

Gold plating is a relatively common jewelry process on the market that uses electroplating or chemical electrolysis to coat the surface of other metals with a layer of gold. Gold-plated materials are generally divided into two kinds, one is on the surface of gold jewelry for gold plating, in order to improve the luster of the jewelry: a silver, copper, alloy and other jewelry, gold plating to improve the luster. But the plating layer is generally very thin, gold-plated jewelry is bright, but easy to wear and tear, color loss.

Gold-Vermeil is considered a higher level than gold-plated jewelry because the outer layer of gold is much thicker and must be more than 2.5 m. The coating is usually 14k-22k gold. The inner core is usually made of 925 sterling silver (precious metal), which is a hypoallergenic metal and safer than nickel, brass or other alloys.

This type of jewelry is more suitable for everyday wear, it not only retains its color for a long time, but it is also hypoallergenic and more affordable than karat or sterling gold jewelry.

  1. Introduction to the production of gold plating process for moissanite engagement ring with gold plating

 

An electric current is applied to the plating solution with the base material. This causes the gold ions to migrate from the anode to the cathode (base material) and successfully bond with the metal surface. The thickness of the gold is controlled by this process. Gold plating is measured in microns. The thicker the plating, the more expensive the plating and the longer the plating will last.

3.Can Moissanite Get Wet?

 

Gold-plated jewelry can be touched by water, which will not make it lose its color. However, after all, it is only a very thin and thin layer of gold plated on the surface, so for gold-plated jewelry, long-term contact with water will still become dull and have a certain effect. Prevent friction with other hard objects or friction is very necessary, otherwise, this kind of jewelry is easier to make the surface plating damage to reveal the original shape due to friction, and then wear it will not play a decorative role. The length of fading time mainly depends on the gold-plated technology and each person's wearing situation. If the wearer is easy to sweat and not properly maintained, may be a month or two will begin to fade; if there is a better protection, then almost in half a year to a year or less will begin to fade.

Overall, silver gold-plated ring is not completely can not touch water, but need to pay special attention to maintenance and cleaning. Proper use and care of silver-plated gold rings can keep them beautiful and wearable for a longer period of time.

  1. Are moissanite engagement gold plated rings harmful to the body?

 

The answer is that moissanite engagement rings with gold plating are not harmful to the body. Gold and silver with high purity are less allergenic than other metals, so they are better for people than other alloys. The plating is a layer of precious metal plated on through the electroplating process, even if it comes off, the bottom layer is also the base layer of other metals, which will not have much effect on the skin.

  1. Moissanite engagement gold-plated ring maintenance rules

 

 1, generally speaking, once gold-plated stuffs lose luster or gold corrose layers, there is no way  to restore the luster by  the gold wash or other ways. So when you wear it, you must be more careful and please remember to take it off when you are doing the housework or laundry, so as not to be corroded by the laundry detergent and other chemical substances.

 

 2, if your ring style is relatively more complex, it is best to do a regular professional cleaning and maintenance every six months, to keep it lasting and new.

 

 3, You canuse a cotton cloth or absorbent tissue gently wipe the surface, remove the necklace of water and dirt, it will be placed in a sealed bag or jewelry box, avoid contact with the air in the daily life.

 

 4we highly recommend  to take off the gold-plated ring, or after the hot water or sweat soaking, when you are , in the bath or do heavy work. Otherwise, It will make moissanite engagement ring gold-plated color darkening, and even accelerate the situation of color loss.

 

Gold-plated jewelry offers a cost-effective way to enjoy the luxurious look of gold without the hefty price tag attached to the same design made with solid gold. Choosing gold-plated jewelry is perfect for those who don't want to pay more for a current trend or a design they don't wear often and expect it to last longer than solid gold jewelry.

     Overal the gold plating process is a way you can save money to enjoy the luxurious look of gold without having to put a hefty price tag on the same design made with solid gold. Choosing gold plated jewelry is perfect for those who don't want to pay more for a current trend or a design they don't wear often and expect it to last longer than solid gold jewelry. To shop around, we have professional gold plating experts for your jewelry, so contact us today.

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