Rose gold plating holds all the benefits of traditional gold plating with the added bonus of a rosy hue. Whether you’re looking for a fresh new aesthetic for jewellery or an ornament to compliment your latest interior redesign, this style offers a wide array of qualities to take advantage of.
If you’re interested in this style or want to know about all the benefits of decorative metal plating, check out this useful guide.
The Benefits Of Rose Gold Plating & How It Works
Rose gold plating is created via electroplating, much like its gold counterpart. Shavings are combined with an object in a vat of ionized water. Using positive and negative charges the object is coated in gold to create a smooth, decorative finish. The difference, however, is that rose gold uses 75% gold, and 25% copper to create that red hue.
Furthermore, this style of plating creates a decorative finish that’s extremely resistant to corrosion and rust. Gold is an aesthetic standard that a lot of us strive to take advantage of. Unfortunately, it has a price tag that most cannot afford. Plating in rose gold requires a fraction of the material while maintaining that high-end look. Not only this, but the addition of copper makes it even more versatile as a functional metal plating.
Decorative Electroplating Alternatives
Rose and gold plating are not the only metals used for decorative purposes. There’s a multitude of different options available to complement all manner of situations. Whether it’s a copper roof or chrome exhaust you can find a metal finish that matches your needs.
Bronze Plating
Bronze can provide a versatility that rose gold plating may lack. It’s moderately resistant to a lot of tarnishing and rust but its best quality is the number of styles you can take advantage of. Decoratively, it’s a highly versatile metal, it offers finishes such as aged, brushed, matte and oiled to complement a variety of design situations.
Copper Plating
Much like rose gold, copper is becoming more and more popular as a decorative feature. Additionally, it’s cheaper than other precious metals, whilst offering a contemporary and rustic appeal too. It’s used in ornaments, bathroom fittings, and even roofs to take advantage of the green tarnish appeal.
Chrome Plating
This style can be just as decorative rose gold plating, but for different situations. Chrome is often chosen for automotive purposes. As a result, they’re a fantastic product for motorcycle exhausts and aftermarket bumpers amongst a variety of other applications. Chrome is reflective, rust-resistant and aesthetically appealing whilst boasting an extremely robust quality. Perfect for the rough world of motoring.
Contact Broadway Brass For High-Quality Rose Gold Plating
Get in touch with Broadway Brass for professional gold plating. If you’re interested in any decorative metal finish, we have over 45 years of combined experience to ensure quality products at competitive prices.