Precious Metals - Tones/Swatches

This article is all about the various colours/tones that can be produced using our precious metal electroplating solutions. We have also included copper as this is a very popular finish. Please see the below colour swatches to view the tones to expect.

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A subtle, elegant shade of gold, very pale in tone. Suits wedding bands, engagement rings and other jewellery such as bracelets, pendants, earrings and more.

For more information/to order: G.S.P 14K Gold Plating Solution

Another lightly toned gold, with a lovely brightness, 18K Gold strikes a nice balance between the cooler tones of 14K gold and the warm richness of 24K gold.

Used for plating all types of jewellery and hugely popular for the plating of watches and watch cases, 18K is a well-loved, classic tone of gold.

For more information/to order: G.S.P 18K Gold Plating Solution (Gold Strike)

Our 24K Gold brings a rich, deep, buttery golden tone with a luxurious aesthetic.

Universally popular for finishing jewellery of all types and as a decorative plate on a huge variety of other plating applications.

Our 24K gold plating solution is cobalt hardened for increased durability.

For more information/to order our 6.25 gram per litre solution: G.S.P 24K Gold Plating Solution

Or, for a more cost-effective alternative with a lower gram per litre content, suitable for full tank plating up to 1 micron maximum, please see: G.S.P 24K Tank Gold Plating Solution

Our 18K Rose Gold brings a dusky peach/pink hue and is ideal for plating rings, bracelets, pendants, earrings and more. 

Rose gold makes a refreshing and vibrant change to yellow gold and suits any jewellery collection. Rose gold is also popular for the plating of decorative and ornamental items.

For more information/to order: G.S.P 18K Rose Gold Plating Solution

Traditionally used for finishing white gold jewellery, our rhodium plating solution brings a sparkling, bright-white hue that compliments and enhances the luminosity of precious stones.

A firm favourite for plating wedding bands, engagement rings and other items of fine jewellery.

For more information/to order: G.S.P Rhodium Plating Solution

Unlike other platinum plating solutions which produce a greyer tone to rhodium, our platinum has been specially formulated to bring a near identical finish to rhodium at a more cost-effective price. This product is now one of our best-sellers, producing a radiant bright-white tone, ideal for finishing white gold jewellery. 

For more information/to order: G.S.P Platinum Plating Solution

The neutrality of silver makes it a great choice for plating all types of jewellery. Our silver plating solution is also used to plate antiques, kitchenware, coins and more.

For more information/to order: G.S.P Silver Plating Solution

Rising in popularity as a finish for jewellery, palladium has a slightly darker grey tone, almost identical to nickel. 

Whilst palladium is gaining traction as a final finish when plating jewellery, it is more commonly used as a barrier plate in place of nickel, to allow certain precious metals such as gold to deposit over silver. Palladium is allergy-free which makes it ideal for the job as an interim solution for plating over silver jewellery, unlike nickel which is highly discouraged due to the fact that it commonly causes allergies.

For more information/to order: G.S.P Palladium Plating Solution

Not a precious metal, but very popular for the plating of jewellery, our G.S.P Copper Plating Solution plates to a deep red tone, complimenting jewellery in many styles.

This solution is commonly used for electroforming jewellery in a boho style. Copper plated jewellery is often made from organic/found objects for a rustic vibe.

Our copper can be plated to a fresh, bright tone or with the use of a patina/natural oxidisation, can produce an antique style finish with multi-tonal flecks.

For more information/to order: G.S.P Electroforming Copper Plating Solution 

If you'd like more information on the tones produced by our precious metal plating solutions, you can view the full range and read more on each solution by visiting our shop.

You can also contact us with any questions and we'll be glad to help.