Addressed will be the use of a durable, translucent electrophoretic lacquer coating that can be used on a variety of metals, both electroplated and polished jewelry items.

This process will provide a clear, resilient lacquer coating with uniform coverage.

The unbaked coating can also be dyed to produce a variety of lustrous colored finished, suitable for custom jewelry.

A comparison with other protective coatings presently in use within the jewelry industry will be made with health and environmental consideration.

Author: Erich W. Salomon