Rhodium plating is the process of coating silver jewelry with a thin layer of rhodium — a rare, noble metal from the platinum group.

Thanks to it, jewelry:
✔ gains a cool, mirror-like shine
✔ is more resistant to scratching
✔ tarnishes (darkens) more slowly

👉 A popular solution in jewelry, especially in mass-produced pieces.

Why doesn't MARAI rhodium-plate jewelry?

Because we believe in the authenticity of the material.

Non-rhodium-plated sterling silver 925:
✔ has a natural, brighter tone
✔ gives a soft, subtle shine
✔ looks more "noble" and organic
✔ isn't covered by any extra layer

It's the colour of real silver — not a filter, not a coating.

Rhodium-plated vs. non-rhodium-plated silver — the differences

Rhodium-plated silver	Non-rhodium-plated silver
cooler, darker	brighter, more luminous
mirror-like effect	soft, natural shine
an outer layer	pure material
tarnishes less	can naturally darken

At MARAI we choose the second — because it ages with you.

Does silver have to tarnish?

Yes — and it's completely natural.

Silver reacts with:
– air
– moisture
– skin

It's a process of oxidation — proof of its authenticity.

Good news:
✔ silver is easy to clean
✔ it gets its shine back
✔ it doesn't lose quality

Can I order rhodium plating?

Yes — if you prefer a cooler, mirror-like effect, rhodium plating is available on request.

But by default, we leave silver in its truest form.

The takeaway

Rhodium plating is an aesthetic choice.
We choose authenticity.

Because we believe jewelry doesn't have to be perfect —
it has to be real, lasting and yours.

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FAQ

Is rhodium-plated silver better?
No — it's different. More resistant, but less natural visually.

Why does silver tarnish?
It's a natural chemical reaction with air and moisture.

Is non-rhodium-plated silver worse?
No — it's pure silver, with no extra layers.