Caring for Gold Jewelry

Caring for gold jewelry:
There are four simple rules for caring for your gold jewelry.

1. Don't wear your golden jewelry 24 hours a day and seven days a week. The most efficient way to preserve your gold jewelry is to limit the exposure to the daily elements. Many personal care products can be harmful including: lotion, perfume, make-up, shaving cream and hairspray. These can form a dull film on the gold that will be hard to remove.

2. Avoid chlorine and bleach at all costs. Never clean your gold with any chlorine bleach substance. It ruins it by oxidizing the metal and turning it black. It is important to remove your jewelry before doing any household chores. As well, do not go swimming or in a hot tub with your golden accessories on.

3. Clean your pieces properly. Light tarnish can be removed by using soapy water and a soft bristle brush. After gentle scrubbing, rinse and dry with a cotton cloth. There are also specially treated cloths and cleaning products that you can purchase. For gold that has a heavy tarnish, you should consult your jeweler for the best cleaning method.

4. It is important that you store your jewelry properly. Always dry your gold jewelry before putting it in storage. Moisture can weaken clasps and increase the likelihood of breakage. Provide a lot of space for storage. The jewelry should not be in direct contact with any other types of jewelry because they can scratch each other.

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