How to Care for Your Brass and Plated Jewelry

 

What is plated jewelry?

Plated jewelry contains a brass base with the outer layer being either silver tone, gold tone, sterling silver, rhodium, or 14k gold - making it an affordable option to every fine jewelry lover. Our premier jewelry is either 14k gold, rhodium, or sterling silver plated. Our gold tone and silver tone jewelry is brass, plated with a gold or silver tone. 

How to care for plated jewelry

Plated jewelry is identical to a piece that would be entirely made up of a precious metal but does require more care to allow for the piece to not lose its plating. 

  • Apply perfume, hairspray or deodorant before wearing your jewelry as certain chemicals may damage the finish.
  • Always remove your jewelry before swimming, bathing, doing household chores or using abrasive cleaners.
  • If your jewelry requires further cleaning, use mild soap, water and a soft cloth. Rinse with clean water and pat dry.
  • Make sure your jewelry is completely dry before storing.
  • To avoid black markings on your skin or the jewelry, be sure to regularly clean.

Important Care Note: Polishing your gold or silver plated jewelry will remove the plating from the piece. Only use a polishing cloth for your pieces that are 100% brass and are not plated.

 What is brass jewelry?

Brass Jewelry is an alloy that includes two metals - copper and zinc. It has a warm, and beautiful golden tone that looks almost identical to gold. Brass is the perfect affordable option for jewelry lovers - as long as it’s cared for and kept polished, brass jewelry will last forever.

How to care for brass jewelry

  • Apply perfume, hairspray or deodorant before wearing your jewelry as certain chemicals may damage the finish.
  • Always remove your jewelry before swimming, bathing, doing household chores or using abrasive cleaners.
  • If your jewelry requires further cleaning, use mild soap, water and a soft cloth. Rinse with clean water and pat dry.
  • Make sure your jewelry is completely dry before storing.
  • To avoid black markings on your skin or the jewelry, be sure to regularly clean.
  • Use a polishing cloth to clean your jewelry 

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