First of all, it is important to remind you what gold plating is in jewelry and also its regulations which are very important (European and French regulations).
Gold plating is first regulated by its thickness. Indeed, in everyday language we use "gold plated" somewhat wrongly. But the regulations require that gold plating be of a gold thickness greater than or equal to 3 microns.
That is to say that anything that is gilded with fine gold or that is Gold Filled is not gold plated. And it is forbidden to use the term if the thickness of gold does not comply with the legislation.
Gold plating is applied to silver (then we talk about Vermeil) like on our earrings, or on brass.
For our part, we have chosen to add a layer of copper between the brass and the gold. Why because it allows a better grip of the gold and increases its durability.
Plating therefore makes it possible to create resistant, high-quality and affordable jewelry .
So can you put your gold plated jewelry in water?
Yes, you can put your gold-plated jewelry in clear water , for example to wash your hands or in the shower. You must make sure to dry them well.
But it's like a nice wool Sézane sweater, the more you wash it, the more likely it is to get damaged. But the advantage of gold plate is that it's resistant! Much more than other costume jewelry.
Be careful, what can cause problems is salt, chlorine, soaps, perfumes or even cosmetics. If this ever happens to you, you must rinse your jewelry with clear water and dry it.
Skin acidity and perspiration can also oxidize your jewelry. Don't panic! You can clean your jewelry with a light cloth such as microfiber to restore its shine.
It is also important to store your jewelry individually in its pouch or box. Indeed, the different metals between them can alter and damage your jewelry.
Please note that a gold plating, regardless of the thickness, can see their gold layer thin out, for example with friction. Indeed, the repeated friction linked to our daily lives will come over time to thin out the gold layer. This is what we call wear and it is normal. Your jewelry must live with you!
Jewelry is a precious object. Some jewelry is more fragile than others. They are delicate and require careful treatment and maintenance.
And if you ever want to give your jewelry a nice shine, we offer a RE-PLATING SERVICE at a low price . To find out more, go here.