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Thank you for choosing Rio Design.
By owning one of our pieces, you join a community that values beauty, craftsmanship, and meaningful design.
Welcome — we’re delighted to have you with us.
What Have You Got
Your Rio Design piece features a natural gemstone carefully selected for its color, character, and unique beauty. Each stone is shaped using traditional gemstone-cutting techniques to maximize brilliance, depth, and individuality.
Every gemstone is then enhanced by a luxurious gold plating or rhodium plating, applied through a meticulous, multi-layer process that ensures exceptional shine, durability, and protection.
Main Stone Cuts in Rio Design
Our designs may include several traditional gemstone cuts:
Cabochon
A smooth, dome-shaped top with a flat or gently convex base. Ideal for highlighting color and natural optical effects.
Briolette (Faceted)
A faceted cut with many small, square facets aligned to enhance the stone’s brilliance and richness of color.
Composite Stone
A thin layer of natural stone paired with a faceted crystal on top, creating depth, shine, and a unique optical effect.
Brilliant Cut
With a crown and pavilion and numerous facets, this cut maximizes brilliance and fire, known for its vivid sparkle.
How to Care for Your Piece
Care and Preservation
To keep your jewelry beautiful for years to come:
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Avoid wearing your piece during household tasks.
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Prevent direct contact with chemicals, perfumes, lotions, and cleaning products.
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Avoid repetitive friction on surfaces, especially for rings, as it can accelerate plating wear.
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Oxidation may occur more quickly if you sweat heavily, have higher skin acidity, or take certain medications.
How to Clean
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Clean gently with a neutral degreasing agent; rinse under running water.
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For smooth metal surfaces: dry and polish softly with a flannel cloth.
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For natural stones: avoid brushing, abrasive materials, or scrubbing. Treat stones gently.
Understanding Your Plating
Your Rio Design piece contains either Gold Plating or Rhodium Plating, each applied through a multi-stage process that builds strength, resistance, and long-lasting shine.
Gold Plating
Our gold plating consists of seven carefully engineered layers:
- Metal Base: Copper/Zinc
- Electrolytic Copper Layer – provides adhesion and structural stability
- Phosphorized Copper Layer – increases hardness and resistance
- Palladium Layer – acts as a premium barrier for protection
- 24k Gold (Pré-Ouro) Layer – prepares the final tone and brightness
- 18k Gold Layer – main gold layer for color, depth, and durability
- 22k Gold Layer – final finishing layer that gives the piece its rich golden glow
This combination delivers an elegant, long-lasting gold appearance while reinforcing the structure of your jewelry.
Rhodium Plating
Our rhodium plating uses a five-layer system designed for brilliant shine and premium resistance:
- Metal Base: Copper/Zinc
- Electrolytic Copper Layer – ensures strong surface adhesion
- Phosphorized Copper Layer – increases hardness and durability
- Palladium Layer – a precious metal barrier that protects the base metal
- Rhodium Layer – final finish giving the piece its characteristic bright, cool-toned shine and exceptional resistance to tarnish
Rhodium is one of the most precious metals in the world, known for its reflective brightness and hypoallergenic qualities.
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Warranty
Your Rio Design piece is covered by a 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects, including structural issues or unexpected plating failure under normal use.
The warranty does not cover:
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Wear from daily use (including natural plating wear)
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Damage caused by chemicals, impacts, or improper care
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Scratches and friction-related fading
To request assistance, contact our support team. We’re here to help keep your piece shining.
RIO DESIGN is a Jewelry and Accessories Collection specially curated by Rio Design among very special designers and manufacturers that are identified by their combination of design, quality and innovation.
Our Gemstones Collection allies the beauty of Brazilian Gemstones with Technology and Superior Design to create Jewelry that are appreciated all over the world. Each piece has its own independent soul that is represented by a gemstone lapidated and polished to show its best.