Jewellery Care
CARE OF GOLD PLATED JEWELLERY
Also called gold vermeil, this is a layer of gold – either 18ct or 22ct – on top of sterling silver, and needs a little care and attention:
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Always remove your gold plated jewellery when applying scent or lotions.
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Never wear in the shower or when swimming, as chlorine can permanently damage or discolour your gold plated jewellery.
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Your gold plated jewellery will not tarnish like silver but, depending on wear and how it’s been cared for, it may fade slightly over time.
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Never use chemical cleaners or dips on gold plating – a gentle polish with a soft cloth will clean it.
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Take care not to drop or scratch your jewellery and always store carefully in a pouch or jewellery box.
CARE OF RHODIUM PLATED JEWELLERY
To give a brighter finish and to prevent tarnishing, some silver, white gold and platinum jewellery is rhodium plated. Rhodium is a member of the platinum family and is hypoallergenic. This plating also needs a little TLC:
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Keep your rhodium plated jewellery clean with a very soft toothbrush, water and a little washing up liquid. Rinse well, dry and polish with a soft cloth.
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Never clean rhodium plated jewellery with chemical cleaners or dips. These will react with the plating and ruin the finish.
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Remove rings if doing work with your hands that could scratch them.