We get parts rhodium plated in work but it's done in America. We have looked for an Irish supplier but have never found one so I suspect the rings are shipped out for the coating.
I'm Cork-based so not much help with Dublin jewellers but I have had mine rhodium plated twice and had them back with in 4 days - i.e. drop off saturday, collect wednesday so I don't know why there is such a delay up there. Best bet might be to ring around or maybe a jeweller you have bought from would oblige more quickly?
march_hare, where in Cork did you get the rhodium-plating done? I'd like to get my wedding, engagement and eternity bands done, but have no idea where to go, or how much it would cost...
I know this thread is 12 months old, but here's hoping!
I got them done in Nevilles' Patrick St store which is now closed but they also have a shop on Winthrop st. I dropped my rings in last friday as it happens and they'll be ready by next thursday apparently. Pricey though at €35 a ring - up a tenner on the last time I had it done. I'll be trying somewhere else the next time. Keanes, Michel and Hilser would also do it I'd say.
Friend of mine has jewellers in Swords, Co. Dublin - L&J Jewellers ph 01-8404601.
John Dowling is the owner and he repairs all gold and diamond jewellry on the premises. Worth giving him a buzz and he will advise you on time and cost.
Took the plunge and got them done thru Neville's in B'pool - they said it'd be €35-40 per item. It took 9 days. They checked the settings on the e-ring (had never had this done, and have it since '95). In the end it was €35 each, and I'm really pleased with the result.