How to Take Care of Gold Jewelry
If treated right gold Jewelry will last a lifetime. Here are a few tips to take care of your gold jewelry:
- Gold is a soft metal: even though gold is pure and has shine of its own it is susceptible to dings, scratches, and dents. Be mindful when playing sports or activities that can harm your jewelry, taking them off is recommended for these activities.
- Chlorine is gold's worst enemy: chlorine could weaken your gold jewelry, and with repeated contact with chlorine it can cause your jewelry to break. It is recommended to avoid using your jewelry when going to the pool, but if you use it you should clean it after.
- Jewelry while cleaning: you should cover or remove your jewelry while cleaning to avoid direct contact with acids that will damage your jewelry's finish.
- Put jewelry last: when getting ready you should wait after using perfume or lotion to put it on because this strong scents can damage your gold.
Cleaning Tips for your Gold Pieces:
To keep your gold jewelry shiny you should clean it regularly with a solution of 10-parts warm water and 2-parts dish soap. Some extra tips:
- Soaking your gold jewelry when you are cleaning them for 3 hours, and after that scrub them with a soft brush.
- Use a jewelry polishing cloth for extra shine.
- Stay away from bleach.
Hopefully these tips will help you have an idea on how to take care of your jewelry pieces to make them last you a lifetime.