White gold is something that has been mixed with other metals.It is popular because it is so shiny.There are a few things you can do to keep your jewelry looking new.To clean your pieces, use warm water, detergent, and a soft cloth and visit a jeweler if stones start to come loose.
Step 1: You should inspect your jewelry for loose stones or broken clasps.
Take your piece of jewelry and look over it.If you don't deal with loose stones or broken pieces before you put the jewelry in the water, you might lose something.Take your jewelry to a professional for repairs if you notice it is loose.Nothing gets lost along the way if you use a plastic bag to transport it.
Step 2: Warm water and dish soap can be used to soak your gold.
You can use 1 to 2 cups of warm water with mild dish soap.Stir the water with your fingers or a spoon.The warm water and soap will clean your jewelry.Add ammonia to the soapy water if your jewelry is dirty.Do not use hot water to clean your jewelry.
Step 3: Take your jewelry and put it in the soapy water.
The easy part is here.Place your pieces in the water, set a timer, and walk away.Don't soak your jewelry if it has pearls or onyx stones.Wrap the metal parts in a soft cloth that has been soaked in soapy water.
Step 4: Make a paste out of water and baking soda.
If you want to make a thick paste, use just enough water and baking soda in a small bowl.Remove the jewelry from the water and scrub it with a toothbrush.The baking soda and brush will make your pieces brighter.If your jewelry is dirty, you could sub out the water for white vinegar.
Step 5: Under the water, rinse the soap and baking soda.
You can stop rinsing when the pieces are shiny.To thoroughly rinse everything away, be sure to let water flow between the clasps.If you plug the sink or rinse the items out over a strainer, you won't lose anything down the drain.
Step 6: You can buff the jewelry with a microfiber cloth.
Rub the pieces until they are dry.In small areas that are hard to reach, spend time getting between clasps.The microfiber towel will dry the white gold.If you have a special cloth, you could use it.
Step 7: It's a good idea to clean your gold once a month.
If you have a piece that gets a lot of use, you may want to clean it every week.Set a reminder on your calendar for a monthly cleaning so you don't forget.Make sure to avoid abrasive cleaning products because they can cause rhodium to wear down more quickly.
Step 8: If soapy water doesn't work, use a white gold cleaning product.
Sometimes white gold needs something tougher than water and baking soda.Follow the manufacturer's instructions to clean your pieces with a spray designed for white gold.There are a lot of jewelry cleaning products that should not be used on white gold.
Step 9: If your gold is turning yellow, you should have a jeweler replate it.
It's not uncommon for white gold to wear away over time, which will make your jewelry look worn down, regardless of how much you clean it.You can pay a jeweler to refresh the rhodium coating.Depending on what you are doing, replating will cost anywhere from 40 to 135 dollars.
Step 10: White gold can be found in the store.
Store it somewhere that it won't collide with other, harder, pieces.If you have a jewelry box, dedicate one section to white gold or wrap each piece in a microfiber cloth for extra protection.White gold should be kept away from high heat.Don't store it near a heating vent.
Step 11: If you are going to be swimming in chlorine, take off your white gold jewelry.
The chlorine will eat the rhodium.Don't wear your white gold pieces in the pool.If you are at a public pool, keep your jewelry in a bag or in the glovebox of your car.You should take off white gold when you shower.Hard water and soap scum can build up over time.
Step 12: Gloves are worn when using abrasive cleaning products.
Chemicals can get behind mountings and cause them to degrade, which could cause stones to loosen.Take off your white gold rings before you clean if you don't want to wear gloves.