APPLICATION OF NANOTECHNOLOGY IN THE CREATION OF NEW JEWELRY COATINGS

Abstract

This article examines the main applications of nanotechnology in the jewelry industry: physical vacuum deposition (PVD), diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings, and transparent nanobarrier layers. Their advantages over traditional rhodium and gold plating are highlighted, including increased wear resistance, corrosion resistance, luster and color retention, and the potential for creating new aesthetic effects.