Jewelry Care

— made to layer, made to last —

Caring for your pieces.

A few small habits to keep your jewelry looking like the day it arrived — for years to come.

— 01 —

A note on gold-filled

Every piece I make is gold-filled — a thick layer of solid gold pressure-bonded to a jewelers' brass core. It's the next best thing to solid gold: hypoallergenic, won't turn your skin green, and doesn't tarnish under everyday wear.

It's built to be lived in — slept in, sweated in, layered, restacked. With a little care, your piece can stay bright for many, many years.

— 02 —

Things to keep it away from

Gold reacts harshly to a handful of everyday products. Try to keep your pieces away from:

  • ·Lotions, retinols, and acid serums
  • ·Sunscreen and self-tanner
  • ·Perfume, cologne, and hairspray
  • ·Purple or toning shampoos
  • ·Pool chlorine and hot tubs
  • ·Household cleaning products

A simple rule — last on, first off. Put your jewelry on after your skincare and perfume have dried, and take it off before you wash your face or shower with anything heavy.

— 03 —

Everyday wear

Showers
Water alone is fine. Mild soap and water actually clean your piece. Just pat it dry with a soft cloth afterward — moisture left to sit can dull the shine over time.
Workouts
Light movement is okay. For heavier exercise, take it off — sweat contains uric acid, ammonia, and lactic acid that aren't kind to gold over time.
Ocean
A quick dip is fine. Rinse with fresh water and pat dry as soon as you can — salt left on the surface accelerates wear.
Pool
Avoid. Chlorine is one of the few things that can damage gold-filled — take it off before swimming.
Sleep
Take dainty chains off when you can — pillows and sheets can catch and stress fine clasps. Permanent jewelry is built to stay on.
Layering
Pieces of different lengths are best — they sit cleanly without rubbing. If two chains tangle often, alternate which days you wear them.

— 04 —

How to clean it

  1. 01
    Mix a small bowl of warm water with a drop of mild dish soap.
  2. 02
    Soak your piece for 2–3 minutes, then gently work a soft toothbrush over it — paying attention to clasps and chain links.
  3. 03
    Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
  4. 04
    Pat dry with a lint-free or microfiber cloth, then leave on a clean towel until fully dry before storing.

Skip silver dips, jewelry chemicals, and ultrasonic cleaners — they're designed for solid metals and can wear through gold-fill faster than expected.

— 05 —

Storing it well

Every piece ships with an airtight bag for a reason — humidity is gold-filled's slowest, quietest enemy. A few habits go a long way:

  • ·Store each piece in its own pouch (included with your order!) — no air, no moisture, no friction with other pieces.
  • ·Keep them out of the bathroom — humidity from showers builds up over time.
  • ·Lay chains flat or hang them — never bundle.
  • ·Make sure pieces are completely dry before they go away.

— 06 —

Travel & airports

Gold-filled won't set off airport security. Layer freely and fly without unclipping a thing. For longer trips, tuck your airtight bag in your carry-on so humidity in checked luggage doesn't get the chance.

— 07 —

A note for permanent pieces

Welded pieces are designed to live with you — but the same care rules apply. The best habit is to give them a quick rinse and pat-dry whenever you shower, and to keep the same skincare distance.

If you ever need to take it off, just snip the jump ring with small wire cutters and save the piece. Email me and we can re-weld it for a small fee.

— a small promise —

If something doesn't feel right — a clasp loosens, a chain catches, anything — just write to me. Most things are an easy fix.

LAYERTHELOVEJEWELRY@GMAIL.COM

— Pat

Last updated · May 2026