An example of gold plated jewelry.For platinum, gold, and silver jewellery, there are many strategies to create finishes. High-polished jewellery is the commonest and gives the steel a highly reflective, shiny look. Satin, or matte end reduces the shine and reflection of the jewelry, and this is generally used to accentuate gemstones such as diamonds. Brushed finishes give the jewellery a textured look and are created by brushing a material towards the steel, leaving “brush strokes”. Hammered finishes are usually created through the use of a rounded metal hammer and hammering the jewellery to provide it a wavy texture. Traditional…

An example of gold plated jewelry.For platinum, gold, and silver jewellery, there are many strategies to create finishes. High-polished jewellery is the commonest and gives the steel a highly reflective, shiny look. Satin, or matte end reduces the shine and reflection of the jewelry, and this is generally used to accentuate gemstones such as diamonds. Brushed finishes give the jewellery a textured look and are created by brushing a material towards the steel, leaving “brush strokes”. Hammered finishes are usually created through the use of a rounded metal hammer and hammering the jewellery to provide it a wavy texture. Traditional…