Does your modern gold jewelry impress as it did when you first got it? If the answer is no, your gold jewelry probably hasn’t been cleaned in a while, or maybe you never cleaned it at all. Don’t worry, this precious metal is quite easy to clean and doesn’t take long. However, if there is a lot of dirt that won’t come off, you may need to take it to a professional for cleaning.
Gold may come and go when it comes to the latest fashion trends, but gold jewelry is actually a wise investment, as the fashion world always ends up falling in love with gold tones all over again. Even after years of silver jewelry dominance, gold fashion jewelry always finds its way back to the top of the charts.
To maintain that sparkle and shine on your gold jewelry, continue with maintenance and cleaning, such as:
- To clean your jewelry properly, mix some soap and water and wipe the surface with a soft cloth. The soap should be mild and contain no phosphates of any kind. If you don’t clean your gold jewelry, you risk becoming that person who always wears his favorite rings but then begs his friends not to look too closely at them. Otherwise, they would see the filth!
- Once you’ve cleaned your gold jewelry, lay it out on the soft cloth and allow it to dry completely before placing it back in the jewelry box.
- Purchase a gold jewelry polishing cloth, which should be available at your local jewelry store. Follow the instructions on the packaging to remove the haze and bring back the shine of the world’s favorite metal.
- Do not store gold jewelry with other types of jewelry. Gold is actually quite a malleable metal and can be easily scratched by other harder metals. Either buy a small, separate space for your gold jewelry or hang it in your jewelry display without letting it touch the other pieces.
- Take off gold rings when applying hand lotion or when washing your hands. Do not allow your jewelry to come into contact with chemicals or acids as it can permanently damage or stain the metal surface.
These cleaning tips for fashion gold jewelry also apply to jewelry that is gold plated or has at least 1/20th of the gold in the metal. However, if it is gold plated, be especially careful not to scratch the surface.