Since the gold layer is very thin, the friction between your skin and gold-plated jewelry will slowly wear away the plating. In addition, contact with water, sweat, soap, perfume, and other chemicals can also cause the plating to fade.
To care for plated jewelry, you should
Keep the jewelry away from water, soap, perfume, lotions, and other chemicals. If the jewelry gets wet, wipe it immediately with a soft cloth.
Avoid getting the jewelry wet with sweat. Remove the jewelry when you are about to do some strenuous physical activity.
Remove the plated jewelry at night when you go to bed to reduce contact with bare skin.
Store the jewelry in a dry place. In addition, it is best to store plated jewelry separately from other plated jewelry (put them in separate plastic bags or in separate jewelry boxes). Do not store or place multiple pieces of plated jewelry in one box. Placing multiple pieces of plated jewelry in one box will cause them to rub or scratch against each other, causing the plating to fade faster.
8 Tips on How to Care for Gold-Plated Jewelry
Tip 1: Apply makeup, hair products, lotions, perfumes, and powders before wearing jewelry.
Tip 2: Protect items from exposure to moisture.
Tip 3: Remove your accessories before showering, swimming, sunbathing, and exercising.
Tip 4: Remove jewelry before sleeping to prevent damage and breakage.
Tip 5: Keep all wearable art out of direct sunlight.
Tip 6: Metals may tarnish over time due to the effects of oxygen and the body’s natural oils.
Tip 7: To reduce tarnish, store jewelry in an airtight bag or box in a dry, cool place.
Tip 8: Handle with care.
