Gold jewelry- an eternal investment and possessing deep emotional connotations; isn’t just an ornament. Gold chains, bridal set, gold bangles-whoever your favorite is, proper care will ensure it keeps shining and maintains its value through generations.
This blog gives hints about taking care of gold jewelry with useful know-how about cleaning, maintenance, and safe storage-tips that would come in handy especially for someone living in Canada with an ever-changing weather pattern.
Special Care Your Gold Jewelry Needs
Gold is resistant to rust or tarnish; however, being a soft metal, it is subject to:
- Scratching
- Losing shine
- Being deformed
- Residing form lotions, oils & make-up
For its good upkeep, your gold jewelry needs attention once in a while and good handling practices.
1. Cleaning gold Jewelry at Home
Gold Jewelry deserves to be cleaned to maintain a brilliant shine and to remove the buildup caused by everyday wear. Here is how to carry out cleaning safely:
DIY Mild Cleaning Method
What You Need:
- Mild liquid soap
- Lukewarm (not hot) water
- A soft brush
- A soft piece of lint-free cloth
Procedure:
- Take a bowl of lukewarm water and add a few drops of liquid soap.
- Dip gold jewelry into this solution for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Gently scrub with a soft brush concentrating on defined areas.
- Rinse under lukewarm running water.
- Wipe it carefully dry with a soft cloth.
Tip: Do not use toothpaste or baking powder: they are abrasive and can scratch the gold.
2. The Professional Way
Use an ammonia cleaner occasionally (once every few months) for cleaning gold that is heavily soiled, but do not use it on pearls, gemstones, or inlays.
For ultrasonic cleaning or polishing, you may sometimes choose a professional jeweler, like New Rangana’s Jewelry.
3. Proper Storage for Gold Jewelry
The right storage of gold jewelry is essential to avoid scratching, tangling, or chemical damage to the pieces.
Storage recommendations:
- A soft-lined jewelry box with individual compartments.
- Store pieces separately to avoid tangling or abrasion.
- Avoid plastic pouches, as they may contain PVC, which can damage gold.
- For added protection, use anti-tarnish cloths or pouches.
- Avoid sunlight and humidity (especially in changing Canadian weather).
Pro Tip: For rings or chains that are worn regularly, maintain a small lined tray on your dresser for placement, to avoid placing them onto hard surfaces.
4. Wearing Tips to Protect Your Gold Jewelry
The daily behavior of an individual influences its longevity; so better protect your jewelry this way:
Always remove jewelry when:
- Showering
- Swimming (chlorine damages gold)
- Applying lotion, deodorant, perfume, or hairspray)
- Household chores or heavy lifting.
- After makeup and skin care, put on your jewelry to prevent any product from settling into the gold.
- Remove rings and bangles before taking hand sanitizer or soap—it may leave a film on gold.
5. Regular Inspection and Professional Maintenance
The above caring procedures will only strive to elongate the life of the gold jewelry; but along with it, it will still wear down through time. Hence we recommend:
- Yearly check-up at your local jeweler
- Professional cleaning, at least, once a year
- Checking for loose clasps, damaged chain, or bent prongs (especially for rings and earrings)
At New Rangana’s Jewelry, our experts inspect and provide repair services to bring your precious gold pieces back to glory.
Gold jewelry is a classy investment, and it is entitled to some considerate care. Regular cleaning, safe storage, and avoidance of harsh activities or chemicals will keep your pieces shining for ages.
New Rangana’s Jewelry creates top-of-the-line gold pieces for longevity and gives out tips and advice for further safe maintenance as need be.
So if you are seeking custom gold jewelry or need a helping hand in restoring your prized one, visit our showroom or contact us online. Let us help you in preserving the sparkle of what is relevant to you.
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