How to Care for Gold-Plated Jewellery (So It Lasts for Years)

Five simple habits that keep your gold-plated pieces shining, from the order you get dressed in to how you store them.

Gold-plated jewellery can look beautiful for years if you treat it right. Here are the five habits we swear by.

## 1. Last on, first off
Perfume, lotion and hairspray are the biggest enemies of plating. Get fully ready first, then put on your jewellery.

## 2. Avoid water
Take your pieces off before showering, swimming or washing dishes. Chlorine and soap slowly dull the finish.

## 3. Wipe after wearing
A quick wipe with a soft dry cloth removes sweat and oils before they settle.

## 4. Store each piece separately
Use the Lyza pouch, or a lined box with compartments. Add a silica gel sachet to absorb moisture.

## 5. Rotate your favourites
Wearing the same piece every single day wears it faster. Rotating between two or three favourites keeps them all looking new.

For more details, see our [Jewellery Care guide](/pages/jewellery-care).