With proper care and maintenance, your gold jewellery will easily last a lifetime. Our guide will share everything you need to care for your priceless pieces.
The Importance of Caring for Your Gold Jewellery
It goes without saying that you want to be extra cautious when maintaining your gold jewellery. Proper care of your precious pieces will ensure that:
- Your gold jewellery maintains its luxuriant appearance for a very long time.
- You preserve the structural integrity of your gold jewellery.
- You can ensure it remains a significant investment to yourself or potential buyers.
- You retain the sentimental value of family gold jewellery passed down to you.
How to Take Care of Gold Jewellery
Gentle Cleaning Routine
Cleaning your gold jewellery every six months is a good way to maintain its lustre and charm. An occasional rub with a soft, lint-free cloth is usually sufficient, but regularly cleaning it when there is noticeable dirt build-up will ensure your gold jewellery maintains its opulence and sheen for the foreseeable future.
- Add a few drops of gentle soap liquid to a bowl of lukewarm water.
- Place your gold jewellery into this mixture and leave it for 10 minutes to loosen any dirt, dust, or grime. You can also leave it for 3 hours for a more thorough cleanse, especially to remove any build-up of oil or other contaminants.
- Gently clean the gold jewellery using a soft brush or cotton swab.
- Carefully rinse the gold jewellery with clean water to remove remnants or residue.
- You can dry your gold jewellery using a lint-free cloth or leaving it on top of the cloth and letting it air dry. Avoid using tissue or paper towels to prevent scratching on the jewellery’s surface.
Other Care Tips
- You can also use 70% rubbing alcohol and micro-suede polishing cloths to keep your gold jewellery looking brilliant at all times. Be sure to apply gentle pressure when cleaning your gold jewellery to avoid tarnishing its sheen or damaging its surface.
- You do not have to clean your gold jewellery so regularly; clean only at fixed intervals or when it looks noticeably dirty or unkempt.
- Before cleaning, look for any signs of noticeable damage on your gold jewellery. If you spot any, enlist the help of our jewellers for a solution.
- We recommend removing your gold jewellery while you are at home to minimise damage.
Daily Activities
- To prevent lasting damage, do not wear your gold jewellery while doing household chores, such as washing dishes and cleaning your home.
- Gold is a soft metal, so its surface is more prone to dents, dings, and scratches. It is always a good idea to remove them before participating in any activity where you could accidentally damage your gold jewellery.
- Remove all gold jewellery before swimming, as chlorine can gradually damage gold’s overall structure and make it more prone to breakage.
- Remove all gold jewellery before other physical activities to prevent accidental damage or breakage when your gold jewellery hits or collides with something else.
- Household cleaning solutions and other chemicals can also damage your gold jewellery’s lustre, finish, and structure, so keep it away from these chemicals at all times.
Going Out
- Put on your gold jewellery last while you are preparing to go out. That means applying your makeup, lotions, lipsticks, and other cosmetics first before putting on your jewellery.
- When you return home, do this in reverse order: remove your gold jewellery and then your makeup.
- Gently wipe off any sweat or perspiration on your gold jewellery with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth before you store it to maintain its brilliance.
Proper Storage
- Avoid placing your gold jewellery on table tops, counters, or other surfaces or edges where it can drop and get damaged.
- Invest in tarnish-resistant jewellery cases, pouches, or boxes. A fabric-lined container can prevent scratching or other forms of damage to the gold jewellery.
- You can also wrap each piece of gold jewellery in a soft cloth and store it in a jewellery case/pouch/box.
- Keep your gold jewellery away from hot, humid, or damp locations and long-term exposure to direct sunlight.
- Keep gold chains and necklaces adequately fastened to prevent them from tangling.
- Avoid cramming too much gold jewellery into one container to prevent accidental damage.
Enjoy Complimentary Care For Your Gold Jewellery with Merlin Goldsmith
At Merlin Goldsmith, your satisfaction is our guarantee. We exclusively sell hallmarked gold jewellery and guarantee that all our pieces are authentic gold pieces. With years of experience in the industry, we aspire to be Singapore's No. 1 gold jewellery store. As part of that, members can enjoy lifetime free cleaning services for any jewellery purchased from us. Visit our store today to take advantage of our great rates and excellent customer service!