When it comes to creating jewelry that truly shines — both literally and figuratively — few steps are as crucial as galvanization. This process, often hidden behind the beauty of the final product, plays a vital role in defining a piece’s color, durability, and resistance to tarnish. Yet, despite its importance, galvanization remains one of the most technically demanding and sensitive stages of jewelry production.

What Is Galvanization?

Galvanization (or electroplating) is the process of coating a metal surface — usually silver, copper, or brass — with a thin layer of another metal, such as gold, rhodium, or palladium. This is done through an electrochemical reaction, where the jewelry piece acts as a cathode in an electrolytic bath, and metal ions deposit evenly on its surface.

In simple terms: galvanization gives jewelry its final luxurious appearance — whether it’s a warm gold glow, a cool rhodium sheen, or a durable protective layer.

Why It’s a Challenge

The process may sound straightforward, but in reality, galvanization demands precision, experience, and perfect conditions.

A few microns too thin, and the layer won’t protect the metal underneath. A few too thick, and the color or texture can change. Even small factors like water purity, temperature, or current density can affect the outcome.

Moreover, each metal behaves differently — titanium, silver, and gold alloys all require unique parameters and bath compositions. Achieving consistent, flawless plating that lasts requires not only advanced equipment but also years of know-how.

The Advantage of In-House Galvanization

In many jewelry factories, galvanization is outsourced to external workshops. While that may seem convenient, it often leads to longer lead times, inconsistent quality, and higher production costs.

At our workshop, we’ve chosen a different path — we perform galvanization entirely in-house.

This decision brings several key advantages:

Full control over quality: Every piece can be monitored and tested immediately, ensuring a consistent shade and flawless finish. Faster production flow: No need to transport semi-finished goods back and forth between suppliers — the process happens under one roof. Greater flexibility: We can experiment with new colors, adjust thickness levels, or combine plating techniques (for example, gold with titanium accents) quickly and efficiently. Sustainability and safety: Managing our own galvanic baths allows us to apply strict environmental standards and minimize chemical waste.

Turning a Technical Process into an Art

Galvanization is often seen as a purely technical step, but we view it as an art form. It’s where craftsmanship meets chemistry — where the raw brilliance of silver transforms into the soft glow of gold or the deep tone of titanium.

By keeping this process in-house, we not only protect our quality but also preserve the soul of our jewelry — every color, every shine, every reflection is a result of our own work.

In a world where many brands outsource production, we believe that true value lies in mastery.

Having full control — from raw material to final plating — ensures that each piece leaving our workshop reflects the same standards our clients have trusted for generations.