How to care for gold-plated chains?

High quality gold plated chains give you the same look and feel as solid gold jewelry, but at a much lower cost.

Gold plating can slowly tarnish due to humidity and sweat. The best thing you can do for a chain is to avoid water and sweat. Don't wear your gold-plated jewelry outdoors on a very hot day or you'll sweat a lot on the chain. The acidity of sweat will accelerate the discoloration of your chain. Second, don't wear gold-plated items every day. Try to wear them only on special occasions and outings.

Check out our section of chains that can be worn every day without fear of color change.

Cleaning Gold Plated Chains

There's nothing special required to clean gold-plated chains. No chemicals or special cleaners are required. You just need a soft cloth to wipe away any moisture or oils that come into contact with your skin. You can follow our jewelry care guide for a longer lifespan.

Plating quality

We have channels for different budgets, so some will be better quality than others. Here's a quick guide.

Basic Quality - 14k gold plated chains. The item description will indicate the karat and the item is usually under €50.

High Quality - Stainless steel or sterling silver chains, with thick gold plating. Most of these chains are 18k gold plated with Italian dipped manufacturing. These chains cost more, but the gold plating will last longer.

Enjoy your chains, but be careful. With proper care and limited use, these chains will last for years.