For those in a hurry, here's what you need to remember for optimum cleaning of your Gold Filled:
More and more of you are adopting 14K - 585 thousandths gold filled jewelry, whether for design or simply to wear. There's no secret to restoring their brilliance: they need to be cleaned with care and delicacy. In Gold filled (laminated gold), the thickness of the gold is thick enough to clean without risk of damage.
Before getting down to brass tacks, there are a few simple tips for prolonging the beauty of your jewelry:
Perhaps your jewelry has been misplaced, and a wipe with a chamois-type cloth is all it takes to revive its shine.
This is one of the safest methods for regular maintenance without risk of altering the gold layer.
Easy when it's a simple gold filled chain . But be careful, if your jewel contains precious stones and certain semi-precious stones: they are sensitive. In this case, opt for a mild soap!
Apply a small dab of toothpaste (no need to empty the tube) and scrub with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Be careful, we said "with care and delicacy". Be gentle!
Rinse thoroughly with clean water, then dry with a soft chamois-type cloth.
However, if your jewelry contains precious stones, gemstones or freshwater pearls, they may not appreciate toothpaste! The same applies when your gold-filled jewelry is combined with a jewelry component in another metal.
This technique should be used in extreme emergencies.
Gold filling is the treatment of a metal (often based on brass) using a mechanical process to apply a layer of gold alloy of varying titration. The weight of gold alloy corresponds to 1/20 of the total weight of the product.
As with gold, Gold Filled is also available in rose gold.
To find out more about the difference between Gold Plated and Gold Filled, visit our technical data sheet.
Although laminated gold does not flake, it can darken slightly on contact with certain chemical agents.
Unlike plated gold, laminated gold does not "peel". If it does change color, it's usually a deposit of surface dirt that can be removed with proper cleaning.
Yes, clear water is not a problem. However, industrial soaps and shampoos can leave a greasy film that dulls radiance over the long term.
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