Take good care of your gold-plated jewelry
Maanestens gold-plated jewelry is made from recycled sterling silver (925), plated with 18-carat gold, often combined with precious stones. Take good care of them so that they retain their shine for as long as possible.
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Start the day mindfully
Put on your jewelry last – after showering, applying cream, perfume, deodorant and hair products. This will help you avoid the chemicals found in skin and hair care products that can affect precious stones and metals.
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Remove jewelry when exercising
During exercise, there is an increased risk of scratches, minor injuries and jewelry getting caught.
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Going on holiday? Give your jewelry a break
Sunscreen and oils may contain chemicals that react with the precious materials in jewelry. Chlorine and salt water can discolour silver and gold, while gemstones such as freshwater pearls, opals and corals are directly damaged by chlorine and may lose their colour and lustre. Sand can also scratch and dull the surface.
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Be gentle when cleaning
Remove your jewelry or wear gloves when cleaning. Natural materials such as silver and precious stones can react with the chemicals found in cleaning products and soap.
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Clean your jewelry carefully
Jewelry may need refreshing from time to time, and you can easily restore your jewelry to its former glory. Place your jewelry in a small bowl of lukewarm water with a little washing-up liquid and leave it for 5-10 minutes. Then use a soft toothbrush to gently clean the jewelry – rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth.
Remember that gold plating is a gold surface that lies on top of sterling silver. Over time, the silver will slowly shine through the gold surface. -
Store your jewelry separately
Silver and gold can be scratched when in contact with other jewelry. Store your jewelry in separate boxes, bags or compartments in your jewellery box.
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Give your jewelry a break at night
Remove your jewelry when you sleep. This reduces wear and tear and allows your skin to breathe.
