Gold PVD
Jewelry made from implant-grade materials and PVD coated with varying purities of gold, usually 18kt-24kt in quality.
PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) coating is a vacuum-based manufacturing process that vaporizes solid metals into atomic or plasma particles and bonds them onto a jewelry's surface at the molecular level. [1]
How the PVD Process Works
Cleaning: The jewelry is thoroughly cleaned to remove surface oils, dust, or debris.
Vacuum Chamber: The pieces are placed inside a sealed, airtight vacuum chamber where all air is pumped out.
Vaporization: A solid coating material (18kt-24kt gold, in this case) is turned into a vapor or plasma.
Molecular Bonding: The vaporized atoms condense and fuse directly into the lattice structure of the base metal (commonly stainless steel or titanium), creating a metallurgical bond rather than just a loose surface layer.
Key Benefits for Jewelry
Durability: The finish is up to 10 times harder than traditional electroplating and resists scratching, chipping, tarnishing, and fading.
Hypoallergenic & Safe: The inert, non-porous PVD layer acts as a strong protective barrier over the base metal. (Note: If the thin coating eventually wears away, the underlying base metal—such as nickel-containing stainless steel—may become exposed to sensitive skin).
Eco-Friendly: Unlike traditional electroplating, PVD does not require toxic chemical baths, acids, or cyanide, and generates no hazardous wastewater.
