How to Care for Artificial Jewellery
Perfume, water and friction are what damage plated jewellery fastest. Here is the routine that keeps it looking new.
By Shraddhakamal EditorialPublished 9 November 20261 min read
The three things that damage plated jewellery fastest
Perfume, water and friction. Everything else is secondary.
A simple care routine
- Put your jewellery on after your perfume and after your hair products are dry.
- Take it off before washing your hands, showering or exercising.
- Wipe each piece with a dry, soft cloth and store it flat, separated, in the pouch it arrived in.
Storage matters more than people think
One tangled chain can scratch the plating of another piece in minutes. A flat box or a lined pouch keeps every piece exactly as it was.
What to do if a piece looks dull
Dullness is usually a build-up of skin oils rather than a worn-out plating. A soft cloth and a little warm water with a drop of mild soap, dried immediately, will restore most of the shine. If the plating itself has worn through, it is time for a re-plating rather than more scrubbing.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I clean artificial jewellery with water?
- Only briefly and only with mild soap. Plated pieces should not be soaked, and they should be dried immediately with a soft cloth.