Electroplating

Methods

No-Plating No-Plating No-Plating is when the metal of the jewelry piece has no additional outer coating, and the metal is often polished to make it shiny and reflective.
Galvanic Plating Galvanic Plating Galvanic Plating is a process that uses electric currents applied to two opposite poles (negative & positive) in a tank of solution which contains the dissolved material of the coating. The product is attached to the negative pole and powered with a negative charge, while the metal dissolved in the solution is powered with a positive charge. The product then attracts the positive-charged metal in the solution, and thus, creating a thin coating of the desired material.
Vacuum/Ion Plating Vacuum/Ion Plating Vacuum/Ion Plating the product is placed in a vacuum chamber, which is pumped down to the desired vacuum pressure. The chamber is then heated to the target temperature to evaporate the material, which is sprayed onto the product, producing a thin layer of coating. It is more durable and wear-resistant than traditional plating methods.

Color Types

Single Tone Single Tone Single Tone is when a piece of jewelry has only one type/color of plating.
Two-Tone Two-Tone Two-Tone is when a piece of jewelry has two types/colors of plating.
Three-Tone Three-Tone Three-Tone is when a piece of jewelry has three types/colors of plating.

Plating Colors

Gold(14K) Gold(14K) Gold(14K) A coating of gold is deposited on the item using the galvanic method or IP process. It is mixed with other metals, usually silver or copper, to make it less expensive, harder, and longer lasting while preserving the brilliance of pure gold. 14k gold is 14/24 of pure gold, which is approximately 58.3% pure gold. MIAARTE only offers 14K gold-toned jewelry products.
Flash Gold Flash Gold Flash Gold is similar to gold coating; the difference being flash gold has a thinner layer of gold than the average gold plating and making it more cost-effective.
Imitation Gold Imitation Gold Imitation Gold is a coating of metal whose color looks like 14k-18k gold, making jewelry more affordable but at the same time keeping the good quality. Imitation gold has a tint of red, and appears to have a reddish yellow hue.
Rose Gold Rose Gold Rose Gold gets its rosy tint by mixing copper with gold. The ratio of gold to copper is usually 3:1, but varying percentages can be used as well, the intensity of the color differs according to the ratio of gold and copper. Jewelry with rose gold plating gives off a quality of elegance and femininity.
Flash Rose Gold Flash Rose Gold Flash Rose Gold is similar to rose gold coating; the difference being flash rose gold has a thinner layer of rose gold than the average rose gold plating and making it more cost-effective.
Brown Brown Brown A brown coating gives a piece of jewelry the color of chocolate (dark) or coffee (light) brown. This color of plating is not commonly seen in jewelry, and presents unique and exclusive statement pieces.
Silver Silver Silver is often coated on a base metal, such as copper, brass, white metal and nickel, to give it a silvery white, smooth and shiny finish. Silver plated jewelry often radiates purity and simplicity.
Rhodium Rhodium Rhodium is a noble metal with a whitish gray appearance, and it is typically applied to metal through electroplating. A plating of rhodium is applied over either sterling silver or alloys to give a piece of jewelry a bright, glossy and long-lasting finish.
Imitation Rhodium Imitation Rhodium Imitation Rhodium uses a similar-looking material to substitute for rhodium. It makes the jewelry more affordable, but at the same time keeps the same appearance and quality as a rhodium coating.
Black Black Black coating uses either ruthenium or TIN cobalt black to give a piece of jewelry a light black or completely black appearance. It is very durable and resistant to scratches. Black plating gives the jewelry piece a sense of masculinity and high-tech.
Special Color Special Color Special Coloris a method using tools to make marks on the surface of metal. These marks have the same length and width, giving the metal a unique and special texture.