$150.00+
π€ PROFESSIONAL BLACK RUTHENIUM PLATING SERVICE
Transform your jewelry or treasured item with the dramatic, luxurious appearance of Black Ruthenium.
Ruthenium is an exceptionally rare precious metal belonging to the platinum group of metals. When professionally electroplated, Black Ruthenium produces a deep, dark metallic finish ranging from rich gunmetal to an obsidian-black appearance, depending on the underlying surface, lighting, and finish.
It is an excellent choice when you want something darker and more distinctive than traditional gold, silver, rhodium, or platinum finishes.
β¨ ITEMS WE CAN PLATE
Depending on the material and construction, Black Ruthenium plating may be suitable for:
β Rings & Wedding Bands
β Bracelets & Cuffs
β Necklaces & Chains
β Pendants
β Earrings
β Watch Components
β Collector Coins & Bullion
β Antique & Decorative Items
β Eyeglass Frames
β Custom Jewelry Components
β And Much More
πΈ GET A FAST QUOTE
Simply message me through Etsy with a clear photo of your item.
For the most accurate estimate, please include:
1. WHAT IS THE ITEM MADE FROM?
Examples: Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel, Brass, Copper, Titanium, Tungsten, Gold, etc.
If you don't know, just tell me that and I'll discuss the options with you.
2. WHAT SIZE IS IT?
Please provide the approximate length, width, diameter and/or thickness when possible.
You can also photograph the item beside a ruler, U.S. dollar bill, or other familiar object so I can better estimate its overall size and plating surface area.
3. SEND CLEAR PHOTOS πΈ
Please include photos showing the overall item as well as any scratches, pitting, wear, damage, existing plating or other areas of concern.
4. DOES IT NEED REFINISHING?
An important thing to understand about electroplating is that the final finish is only as good as the surface underneath it.
Plating adds color and finish, but it does not necessarily hide scratches, dents, pitting or other surface imperfections.
If polishing, resurfacing or additional preparation is recommended, I will discuss it with you BEFORE performing or charging for additional work.
π² PAY NOTHING UPFRONT!
One of the biggest advantages of having your item plated by PCR Jewelers is that I don't require you to pay for the plating service before seeing the results.
β We discuss your project first
β I provide an estimated price
β You send me your item
β I perform the agreed-upon work
β I send you BEFORE & AFTER photos
β You pay AFTER seeing the completed work
I want you to see what you're getting before paying for the service. π₯°
β WHY CUSTOMERS CHOOSE PCR JEWELERS
β 20+ Years Professional Experience
β Thousands of 5-Star Etsy Reviews
β Trusted by Jewelers, Resellers & Customers Worldwide
β Professional Commercial Plating Equipment
β Multi-Step Surface Preparation
β Appropriate Base & Barrier Layers When Required
β Substantial Professional Plating Rather Than Minimal Flash Plating
β Optional Protective Top Coatings
β Fast Turnaround, Typically About 2-3 Business Days
β No Payment Until the Agreed Work Is Completed and You Have Seen the Results
π¬ PROFESSIONAL PLATING PROCESS
Proper plating involves considerably more than simply applying color to the surface.
Depending on the item and base material, our process may include:
β Cleaning & Degreasing
β Surface Preparation
β Polishing or Refinishing When Requested
β Activation of the Base Metal
β Strike or Base Layers When Required
β Barrier Layers When Appropriate
β Black Ruthenium Electroplating
β Final Cleaning & Inspection
β Optional Protective Coating
π« NO CHEAP PEN-PLATING PROCESS
π« NO HOBBYIST DIY PLATING KITS
π« NO ULTRA-THIN "QUICK FLASH" APPROACH
Different metals require different preparation and plating procedures. Stainless steel, silver, brass, copper, titanium and other materials cannot necessarily be treated exactly the same way.
That's why I ask what your item is made from before providing a final recommendation.
π‘οΈ OPTIONAL PROTECTIVE COATINGS
For items exposed to frequent handling or wear, additional protective finishes may be available, including:
β Professional Jeweler's Clear Coat
β Advanced Nano Protective Coatings
β Hypoallergenic Protective Coatings
I can recommend whether a protective coating makes sense for your particular item and how it will be used.
β οΈ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
β’ Electroplating follows the surface underneath it. Deep scratches, dents and pitting may remain visible unless the item is refinished first.
β’ Some metals require additional preparation, strike layers or barrier layers before Black Ruthenium can be successfully applied.
β’ Previously plated, coated, repaired, soldered or unknown-metal items may require additional preparation.
β’ Watches must be properly disassembled before being sent for plating. Please do not send a complete assembled watch unless we have discussed it first.
β’ Final color and appearance can vary somewhat depending on the underlying metal, surface texture, preparation and lighting.
β’ Plating is a surface finish and will naturally experience wear over time. Longevity depends heavily on the item, plating thickness, surface preparation, frequency of wear, skin chemistry and how the item is cared for.
π₯ WANT TO SEE HOW PROFESSIONAL PLATING IS DONE?
I also teach and demonstrate electroplating techniques and have videos showing professional plating processes.
If you're interested, message me and I'll be happy to send you a link.
π€ READY TO GET STARTED?
π© Send me an Etsy message with a photo of your item, what it's made from if known, and its approximate size.
I'll review it and typically respond with a quote within just a couple of hours.
Michael Baker
PCR Jewelers, Inc.
aka "Patriot Coin Rings"
PatriotCoinRings.com
1-10 business days
I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but can't guarantee them. Actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose.
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Request a cancellation within: 24 hours of purchase
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Privacy Policy
In Summation:
Nobody that we know likes spam. So, if you provide us with personal information, we will not spam you, share or sell your email address, phone number, or date of birth to anyone else.
1. The Details:
Your privacy is important! PatriotCoinRings.com and all associated affiliates, owner and employees (here forth referred also as to βPCR Jewelersβ) will not rent, sell, lease, or give away any of your personal information. The following outlines the Privacy Policy and how we collect, use, communicate, disclose, and make use of personal information. Please read this privacy policy before purchasing anything from us to feel reassured your privacy is of our utmost importance so much so that extra measures have been taken both by Etsy as well as on our side such as but not limited to the use of encrypted transmissions of data, email, etc (in other words, to the best of our ability only Etsy, you and PCR Jewelers have any information you have provided and is protected to the best of our ability. Note that the only time I may ask for your phone number is if you are returning something that may require an in-person call or for international shipments where the country of origins customs division requires a phone number so they may reach you if needed and without a phone number, international shipping βmay not be possible in some circumstancesβ.
PCR Jewelers will collect and use the personal information with the objective of fulfilling the purpose specified and other compatible purposes, unless consent of the individual concerned is obtained for other uses or as required by law and to simply communicate with you.
Personal information retained will only be requested to fulfill the purpose for which the personal information was collected.
Personal information will be collected by lawful and fair means, where appropriate, with the knowledge and consent of the individual concerned.
Personal information provided should be relevant to the purpose for which it will be used, and to the extent necessary for the fulfillment of the purpose the information was collected, should be accurate, complete, and up to date.
Personal information collected will be protected by reasonable security safeguards against loss or theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, and/or modification.
Information about PCR Jewelers policies and practices relating to the management of personal information is made readily available to consumers and according to the law of each country to the best of our knowledge.
2. The Website www.PatriotCoinRings.com or related company owned sites under the same umbrella of corporation (referred to as the Website).
2a. Cookies and Tracking Technology
Outside of what Etsy, Amazon, eBay, Shopify or other selling platforms we use to sell our products and services, we (PCR Jewelers) βDO NOTβ use any cookie tracking and/or tracking technology to our knowledge for the intent of gathering information such as but not limited to browser type, operating system, number of visitors, regions, and to understand how information such as browser type, operating system, number of visitors, regions, etc other than the Analytical platforms such as Google AdWords and other analytical research programs provide us through their means. Personal information cannot and wonβt be collected via cookies or other tracking technologies used by PCR Jewelers. However, if you previously provided personally identifiable information, cookies may be tied to that information. You may receive replies only after you have contacted us first or followup to those who have favorited our product line by PCR Jewelers exclusively just to see if we can be of help or to simply thank you for doing so. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies, if you prefer. Google, in particular, as a third party vendor, may use cookies to serve ads on the Website. Google's use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to users based on their visit to the Website and other sites on the internet. Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy ( https://policies.google,com/technologies/ads ).
2b. Information Collected by Third-Parties
The Website may allow third-party companies that use tracking technologies, such as cookies or pixels, to record IP information about users who visit or interact with the Website. The Website does not provide any personal information to these third parties. This information allows the third party to deliver targeted advertisements and gauge their effectiveness. Some of these third-party advertising companies may be advertising networks that are members of the Network Advertising Initiative which offer a single location to opt out of ad targeting for member companies.
2c. RSS and Email Subscriptions
The Website records information about how people access the RSS feeds, but does not collect personally identifying information from or about RSS subscribers. The Websiteβs feed service (feedburner.google.com) collects the email addresses of individuals that subscribe to the RSS feed via email. Individual information about subscribers is kept confidential and will not be released or disclosed under any circumstances unless required by law. Aggregated information stripped of any personally identifiable information may be disclosed.
2d. Comments
Comments submitted to the Website such as but not limited to reviews which are public statements you (the buyer) have made public, are the responsibility of the individual whom submitted the comment. PCR Jewelers, Etsy, Amazon, Shopify, eBay or whichever selling platform we are using reserves the right to remove, edit, copy or repost comments for reasons of but not limited to advertising, product promotion, etc at its discretion. Site URLs (if provided) might be published with the comments. URLs are click-through-at-your-own-risk and the Website holds no responsibility for any damages that could result from such actions.
PCR Jewelers reserves the right to delete any comments that it deems non beneficial or inaccurate and true to the readers of the Website. This includes, but is not limited to, comments containing profanity, self-promotion, harassment, threats, or anything deemed as spam by PCR Jewelers.
2e. External Links
The Website contains links to other websites not owned by PCR Jewelers. PCR Jewelers will not and cannot control how your personal information is used on these external sites. Please consult the Privacy Policies of the linked websites to see how they use your information.
3. Distribution of Information
PCR Jewelers does not share your personally identifiable information to any third party for marketing purposes other than what you have already made public such as comments in a public review, made by you (the customer). However, personal information may be shared with government agencies or other companies assisting PCR Jewelers in fraud prevention or investigation. Personal Information may be shared when (1) permitted or required by law, (2) trying to protect against or prevent actual or potential fraud or unauthorized transactions, (3) investigating fraud which has already taken place.
4. Data Security
Your personal information is kept secure. Only authorized personnel of PCR Jewelers have access to personal information. All emails and newsletters from PCR Jewelers Website allow you to opt out of further mailings.
5. Changes to This Policy
PCR Jewelers reserves the right to modify this policy for any reason, at any time, without notice. You are encouraged to review the privacy policy when you visit the Website or ask for a copy when you visit PCR Jeweler store in person ensure your understanding of how any personal information you provide will be used.
Privacy Contact Information
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you may contact PCR Jewelers by messaging us at email Support@PCRJewelers.com .
Yes, excluding Russia and certain regions of Africa at this time.
I LOVE MAKING CUSTOMIZED RINGS! Yes, we "specialize" in making nearly any kind of ring according to our customer's specifications. Simply message me here and I'll provide a quote based on the requirements of your custom-designed ring(s).
While there are some very tough rings that can put up with a lot of abuse like Titanium or Tungsten, all jewelry regardless of price requires some common sense TLC and in most cases it should be a habit to remove your ring prior to taking a shower, washing your hands, using hand sanitizer or lotion, swimming or while working that requires heavy hand to machinery contact or anything that would simply be abrasive. If you have any concerns, simply ask about your specific ring and ask about our hyposealer which is an additional protective coating that can be applied to help protect and prevent oxydation.
Because I actually hand make these rings myself, I can often offer them in all sizes including extremely small to very large ie. US Sizes 1-25 and as fine-tuned as much as a quarter of a size on most rings. If you don't see the size you require, please message me. I often can still do it for you!
Yes, all rings $40 or more automatically are shipped in a beautiful ring box FREE OF CHARGE!
If you need a ring box for something less expensive, just let me know and I'll still do it for free π
If you are looking to buy rings, services or our precious metal plating in bulk, contact me before making your purchase, and let's discuss what you have. In many cases, I do offer discounted pricing to customers with bulk item requests.
Yes, anyone with an honorable discharge DD214 or active duty card as well as any first responders (firefighters, officers, medical field) that can provide proof (ie. an ID with the same name as the person purchasing the item) will receive 15% OFF the regular price. If an item is already on sale, I don't consolidate discounts and coupons so we would just look for the discount that gives you the largest savings and I thank you for your service!
The prices in the ad are based on plating a basic ring however I do plate many different items (not just jewelry). The very first thing is to contact me direct and provide a photo(s) preferably next to a dollar bill for size comparison. I don't charge my customers until "AFTER" the job is completed so PAY NOTHING UPFRONT! Simply contact me for my address, instructions and a quote.
Yes, all the time! In fact, other than all kinds of costume jewelry, antiques, and more I'm contracted by many companies for all kinds of crazy things like drone parts, car parts, emblems, medallions, electronic parts, and so much more! Our Gold plating services extend far beyond just rings, bracelets, necklaces, watches, and pendants. Further, I plate in Vermeil or Gold Filled as well making our plating up to 8x times thicker than standard gold plating. Message me here and let's just chat a bit about what you have and get you a custom quote today. I typically answer in just a matter of a couple of hours in most cases.
Oct 14, 2026
My rings look amazing after being replated! So happy with how they turned out. I was nervous to mail my rings out but Michael was very easy to work with and answered any questions I had! Awesome service, highly recommend