Rhodium Wedding Ring Set

Will bleach and other household cleaning items effect a heavily plated rhodium wedding ring?

Hello. Rhodium is highly resistant to acids, chemicals and chlorine, but it is generally best not to expose your ring to bleach and household chemicals.

As the rhodium plate begins to wear, the bleach can begin to attack the gold underneath - and especially the prongs. With time, the prongs could eventually fail and the settings could be lost.

And while rhodium is highly resistant to chemicals, it is not resistant to wear. If you wear your rings while you wash dishes or perform household chores without gloves - the rhodium will wear at an increased rate.

Keep in mind too that most wedding rings receive a similar plate of rhodium - which is less than the width of a human hair. The plate cannot be too thick, or it will actually become brittle.

Jewelers and manufactures of wedding and engagement rings recommend removing rings before swimming in chlorinated pools or hot tubs - as well as limiting the rings' exposure to household chemicals.

I hope this answers your question - and do write back again if you have any additional questions!

Suzanne Gardner