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Is rhodium a toxic material?

A couple of weeks ago we received a comment on Instagram , which said how could we use Rhodium in our pieces if it was a toxic material? Imagine our faces of astonishment at the thought that someone could think we sell something that is harmful to people.

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We have to say that not everything we read is true.

Ultimately, someone who isn't immersed in this world may not have the experience to draw their own conclusions, and in this blog, we want to explain a little about rhodium plating . It's a finish we use at Sibela on many of our white jewelry .


Rhodium is a precious metal that is more expensive than gold and silver and is used to give silver and gold pieces a white finish. Rhodium plating is an increasingly popular and widely used technique in jewelry , which whitens pieces and makes them shine with a very special shine . This material is perfect for people with allergies as it is one of the least allergenic materials.

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But we're getting into a bit of a muddle and focusing on what we're all thinking when we read the introduction: Is rhodium a toxic material?
Yes, rhodium is a toxic material, but only if it's used as a base material to create a piece of jewelry . Therefore, it's only used to give it the final finish, and just as gold or silver oxidize, rhodium is much more resistant and keeps the piece looking new for much longer.
We achieve the final rhodium finish by immersing the piece in a chemical solution containing small grains of rhodium. Through an electrolytic process, the rhodium microparticles adhere to the immersed jewelry, forming a layer.
All these processes are certified by a laboratory that certifies their quality.



— Isabel Peña
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