Rhodium Plating is applied to all White Gold Rings to give the ring a shiny and white finish as natural white gold has a dull finish. This plating will wear off within 6 to 24 months depending on how the item is worn and how often. A bit like the wear on a cars tyre depends on how hard you drive the car. This plating can be reapplied to the jewellery item but the wearing is considered as normal wear and tear under the Guarantee.