Perlu diingat bahwa pelapisan rhodium tidak akan bertahan selamanya. Masa pakainya bervariasi dan bergantung pada sejumlah faktor, termasuk jumlah keausan yang diterima perhiasan tersebut, ketebalan pelapisan asli, kimia tubuh individu, kualitas pelapisan dan faktor lainnya. The plating on an item that is subjected to a lot of wear or friction, such as a ring, may only last 6-24 bulan, whereas a necklace, brooch or earrings which comes in less contact with skin or the elements, or is simply worn less, can retain its plating for ten or more years.