How to care for Lasso Luxe pieces

Tips to Take Care of Gold-Plated Jewellery

These tips below are to help your Lasso Luxe pieces last for years.

1. Apply perfumes and moisturisers well before adding your jewellery

As tempting as it may be to spritz your perfume before you walk out the door, in reality, it can be damaging your gold-plated jewellery. Moisturisers are a main culprit too, as the chemicals within these products can contribute to tarnishing or the rubbing off of the gold plating. Instead, apply your perfumes and moisturisers well before you add your jewellery, allowing them to sink in fully.

2. Remove jewellery before bed

We recommend removing any jewellery before bed.

3. Avoid wearing whilst showering, swimming or exercising

It’s best to avoid contact with water and sweat when wearing gold-plated jewellery as this can cause them to tarnish or the gold-plated coating to thin. To keep wearing your gold-plated pieces for years to come, remove them when showering, swimming or exercising.

4. Keep jewellery away from any harsh chemicals

Exposure to harsh chemicals affects the shine of your gold-plated pieces, so take care to remove your jewellery when carrying out any household cleaning.

5. Store your pieces in a cool, dry place

It’s important to keep your gold-plated jewellery in a safe place, away from any moisture when you're not wearing them. A jewellery box is a perfect place to store your favourite pieces to protect them from any damage.

How to Clean Gold-Plated Jewellery?

There will be a time when you need to clean your gold-plated jewellery, especially if you wear them every day. With a light hand, carefully use a jewellery polishing cloth, specifically designed for cleaning gold, to clean your pieces and bring back their dazzling properties. Just be careful not to rub too hard to avoid removing the gold plating.

Although it’s advised to keep gold-plated jewellery away from water, for gold-plated pieces that are tarnished, you can gently rub them with a soft cloth and a small amount of mild soap and water to clean them. Make sure to thoroughly dry your pieces before wearing them again. For pieces that are heavily tarnished or the gold plating has rubbed off to reveal the base metal underneath, you may need professional help from a jeweller to get your pieces re-plated.