Black Ruthenium Plated Chain

I made this chain out of copper, and I had plated with black ruthenium, just to see how it would turn out.

It looks gorgeous, however it is extremely expensive, so I don't think I'll be having any more done. It's black with an occasional shimmer of colour, a bit like petrol.

It's a shame it is so expensive, I would like to use this finish often...

black ruthenium plated chain - click for a larger image

black ruthenium  plated chain, click for a larger image