Glossary on the subject of jewelry gilding and processing

Gilt:
The process of applying a thin layer of real gold to a piece of jewelry or other objects. This is done using electroplating techniques, in which the gold is applied to the base material using an electrical charge.

Galvanization:
A method in which a metal coating is applied to an object using electrochemical processes. This process is primarily used for applying gold, palladium, or silver to jewelry, emblems, and other objects.

Hard gold plating:
A particularly thick and robust gold plating that is more durable and suitable for jewelry that is worn regularly. Typically, the thickness is between 3 and 6 microns.

Color gilding:
A special form of gold plating that uses not only classic yellow gold but also other shades such as rose gold, white gold, or green gold. These adjustments allow us to reflect our customers' individual style.

Palladium diffusion barrier:
A protective layer applied to materials such as silver or copper before the actual gold plating process. It serves to prevent a reaction between the base material and the gold layer and ensures a uniform and long-lasting gold plating.

Polish:
The process of removing scratches, imperfections, and dull spots on a piece of jewelry by grinding and polishing to restore it to a high-gloss finish.

Antique restoration:
A special service that restores old and antique jewelry, performing both aesthetic and structural repairs to preserve the piece's original character.

Layer thickness:
Refers to the thickness of the applied gold layer. Typical gold plating thicknesses in our country are 2-3 microns for occasionally worn jewelry and 5-6 microns for frequently worn jewelry. Costume jewelry is typically plated with up to 0.3 microns. The thicker the coating, the more durable your gold plating will be.

Cost estimate (KVA):
A detailed breakdown of the estimated costs for gilding, polishing, or restoration, based on the individual condition and requirements of the piece of jewelry.

Emblems:
Decorative elements, usually found on vehicles, can be enhanced with gold plating. These include logos, lettering, and trademarks, which are given an exclusive look by the gold coating.

Protective coating:
An additional coating applied after gilding to protect the gold layer from wear, scratches, and weathering.

Order process:
The process ranges from initial inquiry to delivery of the gold-plated piece. This includes consultation, cost estimate, shipment of the piece of jewelry, processing, and insured return shipping.

This glossary provides an overview of the most important terms and processes relevant to our service.