Polishing And Plating
Learn about Polishing and Plating
Polishing & Plating · Milford, Ohio
Bring back that first-day shine.
Years of daily wear can dull a piece’s finish or wear down its plating. Our jewelers polish and re-plate pieces right here at our Milford location, restoring that just-purchased shine.
- Polished by hand
- Rhodium re-plating for white gold
- Done in-store in Milford
Why Kirk & Company
Why Choose Kirk & Company for Polishing & Plating
Every polish is done by hand by our in-house team, not sent out to a third-party finishing shop, so we can control exactly how much metal is removed and how your piece comes back to you.
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A careful look
We will always tell you if a piece has been polished enough times that it needs reinforcement instead.
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Polished by hand
A light hand polish removes very little metal and restores the shine.
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Re-plated
White gold pieces get a fresh rhodium plating for that bright white finish.
What’s included
A finish that looks just purchased.
Hand polishing
Rhodium re-plating for white gold pieces
Finish restoration on worn edges and surfaces
All polishing and plating is done in-store at our Milford location.
Simple care
Keep the shine. Keep the finish.
12 to 18 months
White gold re-plating
Most clients re-plate white gold rings every 12 to 18 months, depending on wear.
Any metal
Hand polishing
Yellow, rose, and white gold can all be hand polished. Rhodium plating is specific to white gold.
In-house
Milford
Never sent out to a third-party finishing shop.
Serving Milford and Greater Cincinnati. We provide polishing and plating for clients throughout Milford, Indian Hill, Mason, Loveland, and the greater Cincinnati area.
Related services
More ways we care for your jewelry.
Frequently asked questions
Good questions. Honest answers.
Still wondering about something? Call or text us at (513) 575-5475.
Why does my white gold ring look yellow?
White gold is often plated with rhodium for a bright white finish. Over time and with daily wear, that plating wears down and the ring’s natural warmer color shows through. A re-plating brings back the original shine.
How often should I re-plate my ring?
It depends on how often you wear it, but most clients re-plate white gold rings every 12 to 18 months.
Does polishing wear down my ring over time?
A light hand polish removes very little metal. We will always tell you if a piece has been polished enough times that it needs reinforcement instead.
Can yellow or rose gold be polished too?
Yes, all metals can be hand polished to restore their shine. Rhodium plating is specific to white gold.
Next step
Ready to bring back the shine?
Stop in, or request an appointment using the form below.
117 Main St · Historic Downtown Milford, Ohio
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