YOLI ACCESSORIES uses real gold plating at 0.25 micron and rhodium plating at 0.03 micron on applicable 925 silver styles, with clear wear expectations and piece-by-piece chain checks.
0.25 micron real gold plating
For gold-color finishes on applicable 925 silver styles, YOLI uses real gold plating at 0.25 micron thickness. This is not ordinary spray coating or a cheap color layer that only looks gold in photos.
Buyers should still record the finish clearly as gold plated 925 silver, including thickness when it matters for customer communication.
0.03 micron rhodium plating
For rhodium-color (bright white/silver look) finishes on applicable 925 silver styles, YOLI uses rhodium plating at 0.03 micron thickness.
Rhodium helps keep a bright white look and can reduce visible tarnish in normal display conditions. Buyers should still record it as 925 silver with rhodium plating, including thickness when the finish is part of the sales claim.
Color-hold expectations
Under normal daily wear, YOLI can guarantee color hold for about 1 to 3 years on applicable gold-plated styles. If the jewelry is only kept in packaging and not worn, the finish can remain stable for much longer — around 10 years without discoloration in normal storage conditions.
Harsh chemicals, seawater, heavy sweat, abrasive cleaning, or poor storage can shorten finish life. Buyers should describe wear conditions honestly to their own customers.
Chain smoothness and piece-by-piece checks
Chain comfort is a common buyer question. YOLI uses chain constructions selected for smoother movement than many ordinary market chains, which helps tennis lines and linked styles feel better when worn.
Quality control for chain styles is done piece by piece. Each piece is checked before shipment when the order plan calls for that inspection standard.
- Confirm whether the style uses rhodium, gold plating, or another finish.
- Ask for plating thickness: gold about 0.25 micron; rhodium about 0.03 micron on applicable styles.
- Check clasp action, link smoothness, and stone security on samples.
- Keep inspection photos linked to the approved item number.
Buyer FAQ
Is 0.25 micron gold plating the same as gold vermeil?
No. YOLI describes this finish as real gold plating at 0.25 micron thickness. Buyers should not assume every gold-looking finish meets a specific vermeil market definition.
What is the rhodium plating thickness?
On applicable rhodium-color styles, YOLI uses rhodium plating at 0.03 micron thickness.
How long will the gold color last?
Under normal wear, YOLI guarantees about 1 to 3 years on applicable styles. Stored only in packaging without wear, the finish can remain stable for around 10 years.
Do you check every chain piece?
Yes. Chain styles are inspected piece by piece before shipment when that QC standard applies to the order.
Contact YOLI for 925 silver product checks, wholesale records, MOQ, sampling, or finish questions.