- Three daily habits: on last and off first, remove before water, wipe after wearing.
- Clean every 2–4 weeks with lukewarm water and one drop of mild dish soap; never soak.
- Avoid toothpaste, baking soda, silver cleaners, ultrasonic cleaners, bleach and vinegar.
- Store each piece in its own pouch, in a dry room, away from sunlight.
- The 6-month colour guarantee excludes chemical, perfume and chlorine damage.
Most plated jewellery does not fail all at once. It dulls a little each time perfume lands on it, each time it goes into the shower, each time it spends a night in a crowded drawer. The good news is that the habits that stop this take under a minute a day.
What is the core rule of gold plated jewellery care?
Protect the thin gold layer from water, sweat, chemicals and rubbing. Plating, even 2–3 micron micro plating, is a thin layer over base metal, and everything in care comes back to limiting those four enemies. Tanishka Jewels sells micro gold-plated (imitation) jewellery, not real gold: multi-layer plating, 2–3 microns thick, over a nickel-free copper-alloy base. A good routine helps your piece last, and our 6-month colour guarantee is the safety net if it fades within 6 months.
Which three daily habits protect plating most?
- Step 1: jewellery on last, off first. Apply perfume, deodorant, lotion and makeup first and let them dry. Remove rings and bracelets before hand sanitiser.
- Step 2: remove before water. Take it off before bathing, washing hands or dishes, swimming, exercise and sleeping. Chlorine and salt water are the harshest.
- Step 3: wipe after wearing. Use a soft dry cloth to remove sweat and oils before they react with the plating. It takes ten seconds.
How do you clean gold plated jewellery safely?
Clean only every 2–4 weeks and never soak. Key takeaway: gentle and brief beats strong and frequent.
- Step 1: mix lukewarm water with one drop of mild dish soap.
- Step 2: clean gently with a soft cloth or a soft brush, including crevices.
- Step 3: rinse briefly in clean lukewarm water.
- Step 4: pat dry at once and let it dry fully before storing.
| Avoid | Why |
|---|---|
| Toothpaste and baking soda | Abrasive; they scrub plating away |
| Silver-cleaning solutions | Made for silver, not for plating |
| Ultrasonic cleaners | Vibration can loosen plating |
| Bleach and vinegar | Chemical damage |
How should you store gold plated jewellery?
Store each piece alone, in a dry place, away from sunlight. Pieces rubbing together make micro-scratches that wear plating away, and humidity dulls it.
- One soft pouch or compartment per piece.
- A bedroom dresser or jewellery box, not the bathroom.
- A silica gel packet in the box, replaced every 3–6 months.
- No long exposure to direct sunlight.
How do you care for jewellery on festival days?
Festivals bring the exact things plating dislikes: perfume, smoke, sweat and crowds. Tips from our festival guides:
| Occasion | Care tip |
|---|---|
| Karwa Chauth | Put jewellery on after mehendi dries and perfume settles; sindoor and sweat can dull plating |
| Durga Puja | Wipe pieces after dhunuchi smoke and dancing, and wear one statement piece in crowds |
| Diwali | Keep long necklaces and loose dupattas away from lit diyas; we make no fire-resistance claims |
| Chhath Puja | Minimise or remove jewellery before entering the water |
| Wedding season | Haldi, mehendi, perfume, sweat and humidity can dull plating; put jewellery on last |
When should you replace gold plated jewellery?
Replace a piece when the base metal shows through at friction points (a ring’s inner edge, a clasp), when plating peels or flakes, when skin turns greenish where it sits, or when it stays dull after cleaning. If you are within 6 months of buying from us, WhatsApp a photo for a free replacement under the guarantee.
| Promise | Terms |
|---|---|
| 6-month colour guarantee | If the gold colour fades within 6 months, WhatsApp a photo to +91 81428 45928. A free replacement is dispatched within 48 hours, with no return shipping and no form. |
| Not covered | Physical damage (bending, breaking, cutting), loss or theft, and damage from chemicals, perfume or chlorine |
| Buyback | 50% of the purchase price within 6 months; 35% at 6–12 months; minimum ₹100 after that (cash/UPI or store credit). A partial refund that declines over time, not appreciation |
| Returns | 7-day returns from delivery for unused pieces in original packaging; exchange for a new design in months 7–12 |
Browse necklaces, earrings and bangles, or read how long gold plating lasts and gold plated vs real gold.
Frequently asked questions
Small habits protect a thin layer of gold. Make them automatic, and your jewellery will look newer for longer.
Need care advice for a piece?
Message us on WhatsApp with a photo and we will tell you how to care for it.
Deepa founded Tanishka Jewels to bring the look of fine gold to the modern woman: jewellery designed with a fashion-first eye, finished by hand and made to be worn, loved and remembered. Connect on LinkedIn →
