Jewelry Care
At 5Twelve LLC, we use high-quality gold-filled and gold-plated materials designed to provide beauty and durability. Proper care will help preserve the appearance and longevity of your jewelry.
Gold-Filled Jewelry Care
Gold-filled jewelry contains a thick layer of real gold permanently bonded to a base metal, making it more durable and tarnish-resistant than traditional gold-plated jewelry.
To keep your gold-filled jewelry looking its best:
- Remove jewelry before swimming, showering, exercising, or sleeping.
- Avoid direct contact with perfumes, lotions, oils, sunscreen, hairspray, and household cleaning products.
- Clean gently with a soft, lint-free cloth after wearing to remove body oils and residue.
- Store separately in a jewelry pouch, box, or airtight bag to prevent scratches and tangling.
- Avoid prolonged exposure to salt water, chlorine, and harsh chemicals.
With proper care, gold-filled jewelry can maintain its beauty for years.
Gold-Plated Jewelry Care
Gold-plated jewelry features a layer of gold applied over a base metal. Because the gold layer is thinner than gold-filled jewelry, extra care should be taken to maximize its lifespan.
To preserve your gold-plated jewelry:
- Remove jewelry before bathing, swimming, exercising, or engaging in activities that cause excessive perspiration.
- Avoid contact with water, perfumes, lotions, cosmetics, oils, and cleaning products.
- Put jewelry on after applying beauty products and allow products to dry completely before wearing.
- Wipe jewelry gently with a soft cloth after each use.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from humidity and direct sunlight.
- Keep pieces separated to prevent scratching and friction that may wear down the plating.
Over time, normal wear may naturally cause gold plating to fade, especially on rings, bracelets, and frequently worn pieces.
General Care Recommendations
To extend the life of all jewelry:
- Handle jewelry with clean, dry hands.
- Remove jewelry before sleeping, exercising, or participating in water activities.
- Avoid exposing jewelry to chemicals, moisture, and excessive heat.
- Store jewelry in a dry, protected environment when not in use.
- Clean only with a soft polishing cloth designed for jewelry.
Normal Wear and Tear
Normal wear and tear is not considered a manufacturing defect. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Fading or thinning of gold plating over time
- Surface scratches
- Minor discoloration from exposure to moisture, chemicals, or body chemistry
- Bent components caused by improper handling
- Damage resulting from accidents, misuse, or failure to follow care instructions
Because individual skin chemistry, environmental conditions, and frequency of wear vary, the lifespan of gold-filled and gold-plated jewelry may differ from person to person.