It is very important to understand that gold plating requires very gentle care! This kind of coating disagrees with any prolonged wetness, salt water, various cosmetics, and chemical substances. Gold plated jewelry shouldn’t be ever wiped or polished with any coarse fabrics, because you can actually gradually rub off the plating. It won’t happen in one day, but it gradually will remove the gold layer, no matter how thick the gold plating is. 

For more information on how to clean or care for your gold plated jewelry, please read our article on "Recommended Steps to Jewelry Care".