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The most popular precious metal to be used in jewellery for thousands of years, gold is both beautiful and durable. It’s unique properties, reflected in its price, mean that the element cannot be tarnished or corroded. There are ways however, in which gold jewellery can become damaged if not maintained in the correct manner.

Gold jewellery is often neglected as owners forget that its appearance can decrease without maintenance. Often gold jewellery can end up with an unpleasant layer of oils around it from natural body oils, lotions, perfumes and soaps. These discrete layer can cause gold jewellery to temporarily lose it’s attractive lustre. To keep your gold jewellery in tip-top condition here are a few Do’s and Don’ts:

Do not wear jewellery when performing household chores or going for a swim – Doing housecleaning when donning your precious gold jewellery can be a big mistake. The destructive bleaches in cleaning products can, over time, reduce the magnificent gold lustre that gold jewellery normally has. For this reason don’t be lazy and take off any rings and bracelets before cleaning. If you do wear your jewellery make sure you wear protective gloves. Plus try not to go swimming whilst wearing your gold jewellery as chlorine can have the same harmful effect.

Do store gold jewellery with care – Any cherished possession requires that it is stored carefully. Make a real effort to stash away gold jewellery in a safe and secure place after you remove it. Gentle cloth pouches are often recommended to be used within drawers and jewellery boxes. This will help ensure that scratches are prevented.

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