No, we never plate any of our rings. The bright, white you see in commercial engagement rings is usually rhodium plating. It will usually wear off within a year and need to be replated. White gold is beautiful on its own and we believe in leaving it natural. If you do really like the look of the bright white rhodium we would suggest just buying a platinum ring. Replating it every year is wears down and distorts the settings and we cannot recommend it.