Wedding Jewellery

How can imitation wedding jewellery be cared for without damaging its finish?

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Follow the maker's care instructions and protect imitation jewellery from abrasion and products that may damage its coating or glued components.

Store pieces separately so chains and settings cannot scratch or tangle, and remove them before applying cosmetics where practical. Ask about cleaning when the base metal, stones or adhesive are unknown. Do not assume ultrasonic cleaners, soaking or a method used for solid gold is suitable. A gentle-looking home remedy can still strip plating or loosen decoration.

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Expert Guidance · Live source

Tips on Caring for Jewelry

Gemological Institute of America

Material-sensitive handling, storage and cleaning principles; a jeweller should assess individual fastenings or repairs.

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Official Consumer Guidance · 2024

Buying Platinum, Gold, and Silver Jewelry

US Federal Trade Commission

Consumer explanation of alloys, construction and plating. US marking requirements are explicitly not generalised to Pakistan.

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