What does rhodium plated over 925 silver actually mean?

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Vera Novak New Contributor

Asked May 2, 2026

A listing says rhodium plated sterling. What am I paying for?

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Pete Nguyen Active Member

Handmade sterling silver silversmith. 10 years at the bench, 925 is my daily metal. 21 answers · 4 selected

For daily wear, stainless steel wins on zero maintenance, silver wins on look and value. Stainless never tarnishes and never turns skin green. Silver tarnishes but is beautiful and can be refurbished. If you never want to think about jewelry, pick steel. If you like the silver look, pick 925.

May 2, 2026