what does it mean when jewelry is listed as white k plated?

[wogi1841]

Inexpensive or wholesale jewellery is sometimes listed as "White K plated".  What does this mean?  Is it supposed to mean rhodium-plated?  "K" is the symbol for potassium....it's confusing to say the least.  I'm thinking it might be just a popular term that really means nothing.

Thanks for any info you may have!

[karl*katz]

Not a clue.

However as no one else has responded I would suggest asking on the

eBay .com  Jewelry & Gemstones Discussion Board

http://community.ebay.com/t5/Jewelry-Gemstones/bd-p/232

[bestchoicebrand]

Means (14- 18 -24 or any other number) Karat gold plated = in most cases just fashion jewelry if not said silver or marked 925

If it's really plated should be marked 18KGF or 24KGF = metal stamp

[reallynicestamps]

Fake silver is sometimes called 'white metal'. Other terms include German silver, Tibetan silver, Britannia metal for similar materials.