Gold plated sterling silver jewellery is a popular choice for its aesthetic appeal and affordability. However, to maintain its beauty and longevity, proper care is essential. This guide provides practical tips for preserving the quality of your gold plated pieces.
Take a quick look at how to keep your jewellery in pristine condition:
- Protect your jewellery from exposure to moisture. Remove before shower, swimming and sweating. A large amount of sweat damages the jewellery. Keep your jewellery away from the beach, swimming pool, hot tub or shower to prevent exposure to extreme conditions or chlorine.
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Avoid direct contact with perfume and cosmetics. Substances such as perfumes, lotions, and cleaning products can react with the gold plating, leading to discolouration. Jewellery should be put on last when dressing up.
- Remove before sleeping as some pieces are dainty.
- Store jewellery separately in a box, a pouch, or wrapped in a cloth to avoid oxidation and getting scratched.
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Keep your jewellery in a cool, dry place can help prevent tarnishing
- Clean gold-plated jewellery with a soft cotton cloth and warm water. Avoid using jewellery cloth as it contains a chemical that will scrub off the surface. Give especially plated jewellery proper care to prolong its life.
In most of our designs we use a 18K gold plating thickness of 1 to 3 microns. This thickness strikes the perfect balance between a rich gold appearance, resistance to wear, and affordability.
We hope you will enjoy Karma Links Jewellery and for them to last!
