Maintaining Gold Jewelry

Clean it periodically. Gold jewelry wears and collect dirt easily so it should be cleaned regularly. If you wear the jewelry every day, clean it at least once every other month. You’ll need two bowls of warm water, dishwashing soap, a lint-free cloth, and a toothbrush. Add a few drops of dishwashing soap to a large bowl filled with warm water. Gently place the jewelry in the water and let it soak for about 15 minutes.Pick up the jewelry and scrub it with the toothbrush. Pay special attention to the crevices where dirt can collect.Rinse the jewelry in the water bowl without the soap. Make sure you remove all soap residue.Gently blot the jewelry dry with a soft, lint-free cloth. Place the jewelry on the cloth and let it air dry for about 20 minutes.Store it properly. Gold jewelry easily collects dust, especially pieces with a lot of crevices. if aren’t wearing the jewelry on a daily basis, keep it in a small jewelry box.

Take it off when bathing. Gold jewelry will collect soap residue and potentially wear from hot water in a shower so make sure to take it off before bathing. Place is in a soft cloth where it won’t be damaged. Try to keep it separate from other jewelry pieces that might cause scratching on contact.