How to clean gold jewellery
Your gold jewellery deserves to be sparkling with every wear, and at Faith Jewellers, we want to help you maintain and restore that signature shine that makes gold jewellery so special. Whether it’s your gold earrings, necklaces, rings, or bracelets, our top tips will see your pieces back to their best.
How to clean your gold jewellery at home
Restoring your gold jewellery to its former glory is surprisingly easy, and you can even do it from home in no time at all with items you’re sure to already have in the cupboard. Gold jewellery is quite soft, so take care when handling and cleaning the metal. Here’s what you need to clean gold jewellery at home:
Follow this simple method to bring incredible shine to your tarnished gold jewellery:
STEP 1
Fill a bowl with a mixture of warm water and washing-up liquid.
STEP 2
Soak your jewellery in the cleaning solution for around 8-10 minutes.
STEP 3
Take your soft-bristled brush and gently scrub the affected areas of your jewellery. The brush should help treat tarnishing in difficult areas without the risk of scratching.
STEP 4
Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
STEP 5
Polish and dry with a soft, clean cloth.
Durability of gold jewellery
Regularly cleaning your gold jewellery will give it the best possible chance of staying in tip-top shape and condition, but cleaning and maintenance aren’t the only factors regarding the durability of your gold jewellery.
The purity of gold, measured in carats, plays a huge role in how your jewellery will age. 24ct jewellery is pure gold, meaning it is not mixed with any other metals or materials. This prevents the jewellery from tarnishing but does not make it immune to scuffs and scratches. Pure gold is more vulnerable to everyday marks due to its soft nature.
Gold jewellery that is 18ct or 9ct is mixed with other metals. Despite being more likely to tarnish due to the mixture of metals, this also means that non-pure gold jewellery is more durable and less likely to suffer from marks and scratches.
While the durability varies with each piece of gold jewellery, our earlier method will be able to return any piece to its original shine and appearance.
How to clean gold jewellery with diamonds
The irresistible sparkle that comes from jewellery embroidered with stunning diamonds is truly hard to match. While we’re all protective of our jewellery, there seems to be an instinct to be extra careful with any pieces featuring diamonds. This likely comes from the fear that any tarnishing or damage will be difficult and possibly expensive to fix.
We’re here to put those fears to rest. It may be a surprise to learn that you can clean gold jewellery with diamonds using almost the exact same method as regular gold jewellery. The only difference is that you should let diamonds soak for longer; around 25-40 minutes should do the trick.
From there, follow the same procedure and your diamond will shine as bright as ever.
Gold jewellery maintenance tips
Proper maintenance is one of the best ways to guarantee your gold jewellery remains in tip-top condition. Polishing after every couple of wears helps maintain the signature bright and vibrant appearance of your gold jewellery, while semi-regular cleaning using our tried and tested method tackles any scratches, scuffs or tarnishes picked up along the way.
How to store gold jewellery
Appropriate storage makes for an efficient and well-presented jewellery collection and can also help you prevent your pieces from tarnishing. Keeping your gold jewellery in a gorgeous jewellery box, away from humidity, moisture, or liquids, gives it an environment to thrive and maintain an excellent look. Browse our range of stunning jewellery boxes to find the perfect place to store your favourite pieces.