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2025-01-23 | Emeline Blanchet

Everything you need to know about caring for your gold-plated brass jewelry

Discover our care tips for your gold-plated brass jewelry. Learn how to protect them, store them and clean them to preserve their shine !

Caring for your fine gold-plated brass jewelry : how to preserve them ?

Your fine gold-plated brass jewelry is not just an accessory, it is a true work of art that you wear proudly every day. You adore them, you cherish them and they alone know how to enhance as well as sublimate your outfits. But, just like your favorite handbag or your leather boots, these marvels require special attention to keep them shining for many years. Rest assured, no need to rush to a jeweler every month. The Be Maad team has put together some tips for cleaning your gold jewelry and preserving all its shine !

Avoid contact with harmful products

We know them like we made them: your jewelry loves to be pampered. They absolutely do not like chemicals, perfume or even water. So, rule number one: remove your creations before jumping in the shower, doing an intense workout or even going to bed. Although the temptation to keep your Bianca bracelet on your wrist is great, this simple gesture can make a real difference! Believe us, they prefer to stay away from these hostile environments. Indeed, perfume and chemicals contain substances that can oxidize fine gold, damage the metal and cause irreversible stains.

Store your jewelry carefully

Imagine letting your jewelry collide with each other in an unorganized drawer. Not only are your Ranee earrings likely to get lost, but they could end up losing their shine, leaving you wondering what they did to deserve such treatment.

To avoid any drama, store your pieces in their original case. These little felted bags are much more than simple storage, they are refuges promising security, softness and tranquility.

Clean them with love to make them shine like the first day

Like an old song that gets stuck in your head, your jewelry will eventually tarnish over time (a bit of nostalgia, but without the melancholy). Don't panic, this is not a sign of poor quality: this normal phenomenon is simply the result of daily wear and contact with air and humidity. That's why it's important to clean your gold-plated brass jewelry regularly. But honestly, just because it loses a little of its shine doesn't mean it doesn't still look fabulous. A little cleaning is enough to bring them back to life!

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How to clean your gold jewelry ?

From the beginning: opt for a soft, non-abrasive cloth. You can also use a gentle cleanser specifically designed for fine gold jewelry. Avoid harsh chemicals that could tarnish metal and damage fine stones.

Then, here are the few steps to follow:
1. Soak a soft, lint-free cloth in a little warm water.
2. Add a drop of mild soap or cleanser for jewelry.
3. Gently rub your jewelry with this damp cloth.
4. Dry it with another clean, soft cloth.
5. Finally, gently polish it with a soft, dry cloth to restore its shine.

For quick and easy cleaning. regularly, a quick wipe with a cloth is enough to make your jewelry sparkle. If you want to do more thorough cleaning, the gentle cleanser is strongly recommended.

Natural stones deserve the same care and maintenance !

As most of your Be Maad jewelry is accompanied by natural stones, know that they are as delicate as their gilding. Turquoise, Onyx, Obsidian : these semi-precious stones (those that shine and get people talking), just like fine gold, require careful maintenance. They can in fact scratch, tarnish or lose their shine if they are not well maintained.

These natural stones are not fans of household products or temperatures that exceed 30°C. So avoid exposing them to the heat of an oven or harsh chemicals. Even if your Sangha Turquoise loves tropical atmospheres, this risky environment is not ideal !

As you have understood, if you want your Be Maad jewelry to shine endlessly, you need to take care of it every day. Avoid chemical baths, store them carefully and give them a little cleaning from time to time. They will pay you back by remaining as vibrant and magnificent as the first day. By following these few tips and steps for caring for your gold-plated brass jewelry, they will shine for a very long time, that's for sure !

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