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8 Tips on How to Care
for Your Plated Jewelry
A frequently asked question we receive is; how do I care for my plated jewelry? Here are 8 tips on how to do so.
8 Tips on How to Care for Your Plated Jewelry
Tip 1: Apply cosmetics, hair products, lotions, perfumes and powders prior to donning your jewelry.
Tip 2: Prevent your items from being exposed to moisture.
Tip 3: Remove your pieces before showering, swimming, sunbathing and exercising.
Tip 4: Prevent damage and breakage by removing your jewelry at bedtime.
Tip 5: Keep all wearable pieces of art out of direct sunlight.
Tip 6: Metals may tarnish over time due to oxygen and natural body oils.
Tip 7: To reduce tarnishing, store jewelry in a sealed bag or box in a dry, dark and cool place.
Tip 8: Handle with care.
Jewelry Care Cards
One of the methods in which we support you in your pursuit of running a creative business is by assisting with customer education regarding how to care for their Nunn Design Plated Jewelry.
This little bit of education will prolong the life of the jewelry that you spent time creating and will prolong the pleasure of your customer. Jewelry Care Cards are sold in packs of 50 wholesale.
How to Clean Tarnished Copper and Silver Plated Jewelry:
- 5 Ways to Clean Tarnished Copper Jewelry Findings
- How to Care for Tarnished Silver Plated Jewelry Findings
Do You Have Any Tips?
Tell us, have you found other tips that are helpful? Please let us know in the comments.
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Anti-Oxidant tackle boxes are inexpensive storage solutions for sterling silver & silver-plated jewelry. The small ones are great for travel.
Agreed with you. These are simple to use and veri inexpensive.
Yes, of course. I do find some new tips that will help me. The best advice is tip 1, keeping jewellery away from any chemical would save it from tarnishing and discolouring. Thanks for sharing wonderful tips!
Any guidance on cleaning the gold pieces?
Thank you!
well that’s nice, thanks for the share!!
Taking care of plated jewelry is essential for preserving its beauty. These tips are spot-on. I’ve found that the longevity of my Gold Vermil jewelry greatly depends on following these guidelines. It’s reassuring to know that with a little extra care, these pieces can continue to shine brilliantly and remain a cherished part of your collection. Thank you for sharing these valuable insights!
Thanks for these helpful tips! I especially appreciate the reminder to apply lotions and perfumes before putting on jewelry. I tend to forget that, and I’m sure it contributes to the tarnishing. The jewelry care cards are a great idea too, I’m sure customers would find them useful.
Do you have any tips for cleaning tarnished plated jewelry? I’ve heard of using baking soda and vinegar, but I’m not sure if it’s safe for all types of plating.
Hello Nyla,
We’ve shared some methods for cleaning tarnished plated jewelry in these blog posts. Hope that helps with your jewelry care!
https://www.nunndesign.com/5-ways-to-clean-tarnished-copper-jewelry-findings/
https://www.nunndesign.com/how-to-care-for-tarnished-silver-plated-jewelry-findings/
Thanks for these helpful tips on caring for plated jewelry! I never knew some of these things could extend the life of my pieces. Your advice is much appreciated!
Thank you for sharing these practical tips for caring for plated jewelry! I found the advice about avoiding moisture and using a soft cloth especially useful—I hadn’t realized how much everyday habits like applying lotion could affect the finish. Your clear explanations and helpful reminders make this article a must-read for anyone wanting to keep their jewelry looking its best. I’ll definitely be putting these tips into practice. Great work!