Usage and Maintenance RecommendationsUpdated 2 months ago
How to Maintain and Clean Your Jewelry
Jewelry is delicate and requires special care. To ensure the longevity and shine of your pieces, follow these tips:
Daily Care Tips
- Avoid Chemicals: Do not wear your jewelry while doing household chores such as washing dishes. Chemicals can damage the plating.
- Remove Before Showering: Water and soap can dull the shine of the gold plating.
- Proper Storage: Store your jewelry in its original packaging when not worn to protect it from scratches and other damage.
- Avoid Swimming: Do not wear your jewelry when swimming in salt or chlorinated water, which can be particularly corrosive to the gold plating.
- Sweat Precautions: Sweat can also deteriorate gold plating. Remove your jewelry before any intense physical activity.
Cleaning Tips
- Regular Cleaning: Clean your plated jewelry regularly using a soft cloth and avoid harsh chemicals.
- What Not to Use: Avoid hard-bristle toothbrushes, abrasive sponges, very acidic products, powdered products (unless dissolved), silverware products, and other harsh chemicals. Intensive cleaning can deteriorate the plating.
Tarnish Removal
If your jewelry has tarnished, follow these steps:
- Soak: Soak your jewelry for about an hour in a bowl filled with warm water and grated Marseille soap.
- Rinse: Rinse with clear water.
- Dry: Gently wipe it with a soft cloth.
Stain Removal
For removing stains:
- Vinegar Paste: Apply a paste made of vinegar, flour, and salt in equal proportions.
- Lemon Juice: Gently rub the stain with a cotton swab soaked in slightly diluted lemon juice. Immediately after removing the stain, rinse with a cloth soaked in mineral water.
- Microfiber Cloth: Wipe with a microfiber cloth.
- Gentle Rinse: Spread with your fingertips without rubbing too hard (like a massage), then rinse.
By following these tips, you should be able to enjoy your gold-plated jewelry for many years. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us.