Why We Use PVD Bonding

At Varencia, every gold and rose gold finish is PVD bonded to a 316L surgical-grade stainless steel core. This process is a deliberate choice. It delivers stronger adhesion, greater durability, and more consistent performance than traditional electroplating methods commonly used in jewelry.

How PVD Differs from Plating

Traditional plating is typically applied over brass through chemical baths. That process produces thinner coatings and weaker adhesion over time.

PVD bonding takes place in a controlled vacuum environment. The result is a coating approximately 10 times thicker than traditional gold plating, with stronger structural integrity that does not flake, peel, or wear away with daily use.

Built on Stainless, Not Brass

Because our pieces are built on stainless steel rather than brass, they maintain strength and corrosion resistance beneath the surface. The bonded finish works with the core material, not against it. This is one of the reasons our jewelry is 100% waterproof and designed for showering, swimming, sweat, gym sessions, and travel.

A More Efficient Process

PVD bonding uses a controlled vacuum process with less chemical waste than traditional electroplating. This is one part of how we maintain high standards of durability through a more efficient manufacturing process.

Backed by Our Lifetime Plating Integrity Guarantee

This process supports our Lifetime Plating Integrity Guarantee. Bonded finishes on full-PVD pieces are built not to flake or peel.

We do not choose materials based on trend. We choose them based on performance.

That is the Varencia standard.