Sterling silver is hardwearing and eternally beautiful, remaining one of the most popular precious metals used in jewellery making today. As an alloy of pure silver and other metals, usually copper, sterling silver is strong enough for everyday wear and hypoallergenic, making it ideal for sensitive skin. But it can tarnish if not cleaned and cared for properly.

Gold plated jewellery allows us to bask in the golden glow of yellow gold without splurging on the real thing. It’s an everyday luxury for people who love to sparkle and an affordable way to add the latest jewellery fashions to our must-have collections.

Our gold-plated jewellery has a sterling silver base coated with a layer of 18ct gold. It looks and feels just like the real thing, but the plating can wear off if not cared for properly, and so you need to master the Midas touch!

When it comes to cleaning gold plated jewellery, treat it just as you would a precious family heirloom. It doesn’t like lotions, potions, and perfumes, and you should never wear gold plated jewellery in water. You can clean gold plated jewellery much in the same way as sterling silver jewellery:

• Clean with warm soapy water and a soft lint-free cloth.
• Avoid using a toothbrush, polishing cloths, antibacterial soaps, or jewellery cleaners that could scratch or wear away the layer of gold.
• Store gold plated jewellery separately from other pieces in your jewellery box. Other metals can wear away the gold and accelerate tarnishing.
• Keep each piece in its original Golden Horn packaging, or wrap it individually in a pouch or piece of cloth.

We can re-plate any of our gold plated jewellery to restore its radiant glow. Please see further details in our warranty section

We only use genuine gemstones in Golden Horn Jewellery, which we hand-pick for their vibrant colours and brilliant shine. Each stone is unique, just like you, and they have different physical properties.  All gemstones are susceptible to dulling and scratching when exposed to air pollutants and everyday elements. Gemstone do not like light and heat, and like all handmade jewellery, they are sensitive to lotions and potions, so clean them regularly and store them with care to showcase their true beauty.

Regularly cleaning your precious gemstone jewellery is the best way to ensure it continues to glow with its original vibrance and removes any unwanted energies that may have attached to it.  To do this, we recommend:

• Cleaning gemstone jewellery in warm soapy water.
• Use a soft toothbrush, and a lint-free cloth.
• Please avoid harsh chemical cleaners and detergents as they may cause lasting damage.
• Soak gemstone necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings in the soapy solution for a minute or two before using the toothbrush to gently clean around the settings.
• Rinse, dry, and polish lightly to restore shine.

We cannot stress how important it is to store gemstone jewellery in its original box or individual pouches. Throwing it into your jewellery box with other pieces will inevitably lead to dulling and scratches.