I have a vintage gold locket, but would probally wear it more if it was silver can i get it coated or somthing if so where and how much would it cost?
2006-10-08 10:38:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
I dont want to sell it coz it has been in my family for years
2006-10-08 10:46:09 · update #1
Perhaps take it to a jeweller ( a proper one, not those crappy high street chains)? Or, take it to a local antique dealer who may either be able to help you themselves, or have a contact they could put you in touch with.
I'm afraid I've no clue how much it may cost, or if it's even possible.
2006-10-08 10:48:51 · answer #1 · answered by kpbunches 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hiya
Yes you can have it "dipped" in a metal that is called palladium. This is the same coating that is used for white gold. White gold isn't really a metal just a colour coating on yellow gold. please make sure that your jeweller uses a sufficient amount of microns ( the thickness of the plating ) or this will wear off very quickly and you will just see the gold colour back again. Also if you are wearing on a chain make sure the ct's match (ie dont wear a 9ct gold chain with the 18ct locket ) or this will make the plating wear quicker. Hope this helps
2006-10-08 17:51:22 · answer #2 · answered by toots 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't coat it - it loses it's vintage quality. Even if it isn't "real" gold - you don't mention it - you shouldn't change it.
Just enjoy it as it is - hang it on your bedroom mirror.
And get yourself a silver locket to wear... (ask for one for Christmas? Tell your parents you don't want to wear the other too much because you are afraid you'll lose it!)
2006-10-08 17:55:34 · answer #3 · answered by tigglys 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can get it dipped in white gold. I'm not sure how much but my friend took all her yeliow gold stuff and got it dipped in white gold.
2006-10-08 17:46:38 · answer #4 · answered by traci s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you cant get it coted but you can buy a new locket from anywherer to100.00dollars
2006-10-08 17:42:29 · answer #5 · answered by cmharden101 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes u can get it couted and it will cost u over 100 dallors
2006-10-08 17:41:20 · answer #6 · answered by srh_frg 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why not just sell it and spend what you get on what
you want ? (is that easy, or am I pissed ?)
2006-10-08 17:44:44 · answer #7 · answered by landgirl60 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋