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Care guide

Caring for your gold jewellery

Seven steps to clean, dry, and store gold jewellery at home without dulling the finish or loosening stones. About twenty minutes, no special tools.

By Mayurbhai Vasoya · Last updated

To clean gold jewellery at home: soak the piece for ten minutes in warm water with two drops of pH-neutral liquid soap, brush gently with a baby-soft toothbrush, rinse, pat dry on lint-free cotton, and store each piece in its own muslin pouch. Bring it in once a year for a free professional polish.

Unsure what your piece is made of? Our glossary entry on 22K vs 18K gold explains the difference, and meenakari covers the enamel work that needs special handling in step four.

You'll need

  • · pH-neutral mild liquid soap
  • · Warm water
  • · Lint-free cotton cloth
  • · Soft muslin or velvet pouch

Tools

  • · Baby-soft toothbrush
  • · Small bowl
  • · White cloth (for inspection)

  1. Inspect before cleaning

    Lay the piece on a soft white cloth in good light. Look for loose stones, bent prongs, or worn clasps. If anything moves when you tap gently, stop and bring it to us — DIY cleaning of a damaged piece can lose a stone.

  2. Mix a mild bath

    Fill a small bowl with warm (not hot) water. Add two drops of pH-neutral mild liquid soap — never detergent, dish-soap citrus formulas, or toothpaste. Toothpaste is abrasive and dulls 22K gold over time.

  3. Soak for 10 minutes

    Submerge the piece for ten minutes. Soaking lifts skin oils and perfume residue from intricate jadau and meenakari work without scrubbing. Don't soak pearls, opals, or emeralds — bring those to the showroom for dry cleaning.

  4. Brush gently with a soft toothbrush

    Use a baby-soft toothbrush. Work in one direction along the metal — never circular. For meenakari work, avoid the enamelled side entirely. Two minutes is enough; over-brushing wears down the high points of detailed work.

  5. Rinse and pat dry

    Rinse under cool running water. Place the piece on a lint-free cotton cloth and pat — don't rub. For chains, lay them flat to air-dry for an hour before storing.

  6. Store in soft pouches, separately

    Each piece in its own muslin or velvet pouch, in a wooden or fabric-lined box. Gold scratches gold — never let two pieces touch. Add a tarnish strip if you keep silver in the same box.

  7. Bring it in once a year

    Even with perfect home care, gold benefits from a professional ultrasonic clean and prong check once a year. We do this free of charge for any piece purchased from us — bring it in any time during showroom hours.

Need a hand?

Bring any piece you bought from us to the Rajkot showroom for a free professional polish and prong check. Or send a message — we are usually back within an hour.

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Caring for jewellery — common questions

  • How often should I clean my gold jewellery at home?

    For daily-wear pieces, a quick warm-water rinse and pat-dry once a week is enough. A full mild-soap soak (the seven-step process above) every 1–2 months keeps the finish bright. Bridal and heritage pieces that come out only for occasions need cleaning before they go back into storage.

  • Can I wear my gold jewellery in the shower?

    Best to remove it. Soap residue dulls the high points of detailed work over months, and the chlorine in municipal water can damage 22K gold over time. For thicker, plain pieces (a basic chain or kada) it's not catastrophic, but the routine cleaning above keeps things bright either way.

  • Is ultrasonic cleaning safe for all my jewellery?

    Safe for plain gold, platinum, and most prong-set diamond pieces. NOT safe for: pearls, opals, emeralds, turquoise, coral, antique meenakari work, or any piece with closed-back stones glued in. When in doubt, bring it to us — we run free ultrasonic cleans for any piece you bought from us.

  • How do I handle silver tarnish?

    925 silver tarnishes naturally — that's the metal reacting to sulphur in the air. A polish cloth (microfibre with mild abrasive) handles light tarnish in seconds. For heavier tarnish, baking-soda paste and warm water lifts it. Never use lemon juice or harsh acid — they pit the metal.

  • What should I avoid spraying near jewellery?

    Perfume, deodorant, hairspray, and sunscreen are the four worst offenders. Apply them first, let them fully dry on skin, then put your jewellery on last. The same rule in reverse when undressing — jewellery off first, makeup remover second.

  • When should I bring jewellery to the showroom for service?

    At least once a year for a free professional polish + prong inspection if it's a Kishna piece. Otherwise: any time you notice a stone moving when tapped, a clasp that hesitates to close, or a chain link that looks stretched. Don't wait — early fixes prevent stone loss.