Jewelry finish, or jewelry texture refers to the exterior surface treatment applied to a jewelry piece.  These kind of finishes can transform ordinary jewelry  into something extraordinary.  The different finishes  can be applied to a variety of  different metals  gold, platinum. sterling silver or stainless steel. Here are some of the most common finishes can be applied to jewelry.

1. Polishing.  One of the most common.  It involves polishing the surface of the piece by rubbing with pads or specific rollers and using polishing waxes to make glassy the surface of the metal.

2. Matte. The matte finish is used to highlight the color of the metal compare to the shine. There are different types. All depends on the technique and tools used.

3. Embossing.   It consist of obtaining relief effects by hitting the back of the surface, so those protuberances are raised, refining them with an instrument called chisel.

4. Chiseling. Chiseling is a completely manual work technique that allows text or figures to be obtained in low relief  on a metal plate, hitting it on its front face with chisels that produce depressions or incisions on the metal, deforming the material without cutting it, and in this way they form the desired figure.

5.Oxidized. In jewelry, oxidative patinas are used to intentionally blacken certain parts of the piece.  This is done mainly  to contrast the polished and silver finishes with the dark ones, giving a sense of depth. The oxidative process does not damage the silver.

6. Gold Plated. Is a layer of metal that covers the corresponding part of the jewelry.

What to do if my jewelry has lost its plating? It is common for  plating to end up disappearing  over time (specially in pieces where the friction is more continuous, such a ring).  That is why it is important that the interior metal  is good quality. A piece of gold-plated Sterling Silver will not lose its quality once the first layer is consumed, leaving the silver color on the surface.  In addition, we will have the opportunity to have it plated again.

7. Rhodium Plated. Rhodium is a metal that shares the characteristics of Platinum, since it is part of its group (as a clarification, platinum is rarer and therefore more expensive metal than gold). Rhodium is an easy metal to work with in jewelry, and when alloyed with Sterling Silver, the result is that gives the jewelry greater shine. They barely have to be cleaned and their resistance increases. The appearance of  jewelry  made from 925 silver and rhodium alloy is very similar to white gold.

8. Granulation. Granulation is a decorative finish that consist of joining balls of gold, silver or other metals together or on a precious metal surface.

9. Hammering. Hammering is the favorite of many. Recognized for its incredible silhouette  and unusual aesthetic, reminiscent of jewelry from the Middle Ages, the hammered finish was used to a well-defined texture to the precious metals.  Using a ball hammer on the outer surface of the jewel, creating a textured look, achieving striking and unique piece through this technique, since as it is handmade  process. No two pieces will share exactly the same  pattern.

The combination of these techniques is very common in our pieces, generating innovative styles, great workmanship jewelry with striking designs  that will not go  unnoticed by the eye.