How to care for Gold plated Jewellery.
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Gold plated and blue lace agate stud earrings.
All our gold plated jewellery is made of recycled sterling silver with a layer of 18ct yellow gold.
They have the allure and beauty of gold without the hefty price tag.
Gold plating is not a permanent finish and when that layer wears down, the base metal below is revealed however, with tender loving care, you will be able to preserve its finish for months.
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Le golden Dotty necklace with a blue topaz gemstone
Catherine Marche recommends to follow this advice
- Please remove your gold plated jewellery before enjoying dance and active sport where you might become sweaty, going to sleep, showering or bathing, swimming or laying in a sandy beach as the sand may damage the finish!
- Friction, water, sweat and cosmetics may make the gold wear much faster.
- Spay your perfume and apply your cosmetics before wearing your jewellery.
- Do remove your gold plated jewellery when applying antibacterial gel or alcohol spray.
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Volutes earrings by Catherine Marche - recycled sterling silver with oxidised finish and gold plating