Creed Turquoise Color 6MM Crystal Rosary Rhodium Finish

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Creed Turquoise Color Cut Crystal 6MM Rhodium Finish Rosary. This is a very high and bright silver called rhodium and is found on a few rosaries, but the process is very unique. WHAT IS RHODIUM? Rhodium is a member of the platinum metals group. It is used in jewelry to resist oxidation that causes discoloration. The primary sources for rhodium are in Russia, South Africa & Canada. from a decorative standpoint, the use of Rhodium in jewelry making is very desirable. Among numerous other physical characteristics such as hardness, and high reflectivity, rhodium has an extraordinary resistance to most acids and corrosive substances. It is one of the few "white" metals that will remain bright and reflective under all atmospheric conditions at ordinary temperatures. As a result, surfaces that utilize rhodium plating remain scratch resistant, bright and attractive for years. Among the "white" decorative platings, rhodium is considered "best in class" in terms of toughness and wear resistance. Only about 9-10 metric tons are produced annually worldwide. Mixed with other metals such as platinum, silver, and nickel, the seperation and refinement of rhodium ores are quite expensive. The costs per troy ounce of rhodium range between $400.00 - $1100.00. The story on rhodium I found in an advertisement regarding the rosaries that I was purchasing read more

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