Care instructions for your jewelry from Gallardos Design
We craft our jewelry with passion and utmost precision.
Our pieces are characterized by timeless elegance and long-lasting quality, and are intended to bring you joy for many years.
With a little care and attention, you can preserve the beauty and sparkle of your jewelry permanently.
Below you will find specific care tips for our gold-plated, silver, and solid gold jewelry.
Gold-plated jewelry
We use high-quality and durable gold plating to ensure optimal quality.
With proper care, your piece of jewelry will remain beautiful for a long time:
Avoid unnecessary contact with water.
Especially chlorinated or salt water can lead to faster wear and tear of the gold plating.
Protect the jewelry from cosmetics.
Perfume, lotions, hairspray and similar products can attack the surface.
Only put on the jewelry once these products have been absorbed or dried.
Do not expose the jewelry to extreme heat or aggressive substances.
Sauna or sulfur baths can severely damage the gold layer.
Store your jewelry safely.
Bumps or rubbing against other jewelry or hard surfaces can cause scratches and chipping.
Refurbishment Service:
Should your Gallardos Design jewelry piece require re-plating after a long time, please feel free to contact us.
We offer this service at a fair price.
Silver Jewelry
Silver jewelry often retains its shine best when worn regularly.
Light dirt can often be removed simply by showering or bathing.
Avoid high humidity during storage.
This accelerates the natural tarnishing process (oxidation).
Therefore, do not store silver jewelry in the bathroom if you are not wearing it for an extended period.
For cleaning, you can gently rub the surface with a silver polishing cloth or another soft, non-abrasive cloth to restore its natural shine.
For heavier tarnishing:
Use a solution of mild dish soap and warm water or a non-abrasive toothpaste.
Then rinse the piece thoroughly with clear water and dry it completely.
Solid Gold Jewelry (Fine Gold)
Solid gold often retains its beautiful shine for a lifetime and is very easy to care for.
Wearing:
You can usually wear your fine gold pieces even while showering and bathing.
Cleaning when dirty:
Gently polish the jewelry with a soft, lint-free cloth.
Alternatively, you can use a small amount of mild soap, gently wash the piece, rinse with clear water, and dry thoroughly.
Note on texture:
With daily use, a matte surface will become slightly shinier over time,
and a shiny surface will develop a gentle patina due to fine signs of wear.
This is a sign of the story your piece of jewelry shares with you.
Refurbishment Service:
We want you to enjoy your gold jewelry for a lifetime.
Upon request, we will gladly re-polish or re-matte your Gallardos Design jewelry piece for you.
If you have any further questions about caring for your Gallardos Design jewelry,
please do not hesitate to contact us. 💬