All creations are never plated and never plated over base metals. All creations are handcrafted in solid, ethically sourced fine metals in silver, 14 karat, 18 karat, 22 karat golds, to platinum and palladium. All pieces will be stamped indicating which metal. I use a black rhodium oxidized patina for mostly the silver collection to give an age antique look highlighting textures that gives that old world other timely treasure to it. The finish is set within the metals and shouldn’t rub off. A high polish is used for gold collections. A patina with the gold is an option.