Jewelry maintenance

How to maintain my gold jewelry on a daily basis?

Yellow gold jewelry
The yellow gold jewelry is the one that is most water-resistant, but it should still be kept away from hairspray or perfume. It is also advisable not to wear it during sports or manual activities to avoid contact with sweat or dirt. If your jewelry gets dirty, we explain how to clean it in the section Clean and Shine Gold Jewelry.
Rose gold jewelry
A rose gold piece of jewelry requires at least as much attention as a yellow gold piece of jewelry. Therefore, it is necessary to avoid contact with water and wearing it during sports or manual activities to prevent contact with sweat or dirt that could alter its shine.
White gold jewelry
Just like rose gold jewelry, white gold jewelry requires the same care. You should avoid any contact with water, chemicals, and not wear your white gold jewelry when practicing sports or engaging in manual activities.
Jewelry in gold with precious stones
Gold jewelry with precious stones requires a lot of attention. You should avoid wearing them when you wash your hands, when you do sports, or any other manual activities such as cooking, for example. Moreover, the stones are sensitive to chemicals and cosmetics, so avoid spraying them with perfume or hairspray.
Clean and shine a gold piece of jewelry: ring, necklace, bracelet, earrings
Gold is a precious metal that needs to be cared for so that our wedding bands, engagement rings, or other gold jewelry last forever. Taking care of your precious gold jewelry on a daily basis allows you to space out the cleanings. However, it remains necessary if you want your diamond ring or gold chain to be sparkling as on the first day. Indeed, over time, the jewelry can get dirty despite regular maintenance. You can go directly to a jeweler and ask for ready-to-purchase cleaning solutions or special wipes. However, there are also cleaning options that you can do yourself, and we have listed them for you.
Yellow gold jewelry
It is simple to clean a yellow gold ring to restore its shine. Several options are available to you, with products that you probably already have in your cupboards:
–        Water with Marseille soap
–        Toothpaste, let it dry, then rinse with warm water
–        Whiting with household alcohol
–        Water with baking soda
–        White vinegar in warm water
–        A little dish soap in warm water
You can use a soft toothbrush for these different solutions and soak the jewelry for about ten minutes in a bowl with the chosen mixture. Don't forget to rinse thoroughly with clear water and wipe with a soft cloth.
Jewelry in Rose Gold
A rose gold piece of jewelry requires more care. To avoid altering the color of the gold, you need to be extra careful. For this, simply let your jewelry soak in a bowl or basin with warm soapy water for just 1 to 2 minutes. Then, wipe it with a soft, clean cloth. Avoid rubbing too hard to preserve its color.
Bijou in White Gold
A white gold piece of jewelry will require the same attention as a rose gold piece of jewelry. It should be noted that white gold jewelry is coated with a layer of rhodium that gradually wears off over time. That's why you should gently rub it with a soft toothbrush during cleaning. Furthermore, in order to preserve your jewelry, you can go to a jeweler and ask to have a new rhodium plating applied. In general, this is done every year or even every two years depending on the condition of your jewelry. Rings being more exposed to friction than necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, it is generally necessary to do it every year.
Gold ring set with precious and semi-precious stones
As explained above, jewelry set with precious and fine stones (or semi-precious stones such as citrine, lapis lazuli, opal, or moonstone) is very fragile. Indeed, precious stones such as emerald, sapphire, or ruby are sensitive to hot water, and diamond will tarnish if you clean it with greasy products like moisturizing soap, for example. That's why the cleaning step must be done with the utmost care.