One of the quiet joys of solid gold is how little it asks of you. Unlike plated jewelry, it will not tarnish or wear thin. Still, a handful of gentle habits will keep your pieces bright for decades.
The five-minute clean
Every few weeks, soak your gold in a bowl of warm water with a drop of mild dish soap for ten minutes. Brush gently with a soft toothbrush — paying attention to the backs of settings and the links of chains — then rinse and pat dry with a lint-free cloth.
Everyday habits that protect your gold
- Last on, first off. Put jewelry on after lotion, perfume, and hairspray, and take it off before showering or swimming.
- Skip the pool and the sea. Chlorine and salt water are hard on gold alloys and any stones.
- Rest it well. Store pieces separately in a soft pouch or lined box so chains do not tangle and surfaces do not scratch each other.
A note on stones
For pieces set with pearls or cubic zirconia, be extra gentle — pearls in particular dislike soap and chemicals. A quick wipe with a damp soft cloth is all they need.
When to bring it in
If a clasp loosens or a setting feels less secure, set the piece aside and reach out to us. A small repair today prevents a lost stone tomorrow. Cared for simply, your Oro Palace gold will look as radiant in twenty years as it does today.