Product Care

Follow these care guidelines to preserve the beauty of your jewelry for years to come.

Be gentle: Always handle your jewelry with care to avoid bending, scratching, or damaging the metal or setting.
Mind high-impact activities: Our pieces are made for everyday wear, including riding. For activities with heavy impact or abrasion, like the gym or cleaning, you may want to take them off.
Polish regularly: Regularly polishing your jewelry with a soft cloth will help maintain its luster and shine. Be especially cautious with plated pieces, as excessive polishing may wear off the plating.

Solid gold is durable but still needs care to maintain its shine.

Wear it every day, including riding, barn work, rain and the shower. Take it off for pools, hot tubs, the ocean and cleaning products.

Regularly wipe with a soft cloth to remove dirt.
For deeper cleaning, soak in warm water with mild soap for 10-15 minutes. Gently scrub with a soft brush and rinse with lukewarm water. Dry with a soft cloth.

Keep in a soft pouch or jewelry box to avoid scratches.
Store separately from other jewelry to prevent damage.

Avoid contact with harsh chemicals like cleaning products, perfumes, and lotions.
Remove before swimming or working with chemicals.

Gold-plated jewelry has a thin layer of gold that can wear off over time.

Keep it dry. Take it off to wash your hands, shower, swim or work out, and before lotion or perfume.

Wipe gently with a soft, lint-free cloth.
For deeper cleaning, use a damp cloth with mild soap. Avoid scrubbing.

Store in an airtight bag or box to minimize exposure to air.
Keep away from other jewelry to prevent scratching.

Avoid water, lotions, perfumes, and chemicals, as they can wear off the plating.
Remove before exercise, cleaning, or swimming.

Sterling silver can tarnish but is easy to care for.

Wear it every day, including riding and barn work. Take it off to shower, swim or clean. Dry it if it gets wet. Any tarnish polishes right off.

Wipe regularly with a soft cloth to remove dirt and oils.
For tarnish, use a silver polish cloth or a baking soda paste. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Keep in a cool, dry place, ideally in an anti-tarnish pouch or cloth bag.
Use silica gel packs to absorb moisture if needed.

Remove before swimming in chlorinated or salty water.
Keep away from lotions, perfumes, and chemicals.

About our chains:

Our pieces are made to be worn every day, in the saddle, at the barn, and out to dinner. Our chains are dainty by design, crafted to match the fine scale of each piece, so like any fine chain they can break if caught, snagged, or pulled. Be mindful of tack, gloves, brushes, and scarves that can catch a chain, and fasten the clasp before storing so chains don't tangle.

Additionally, many jewelers offer professional cleaning and repair services, including chain repair or replacement, for a small charge. Should a chain break or the gold plating wear off on one of your pieces, a local jeweler can take care of it simply and affordably. The Gilded Horse does not currently offer chain repair or re-plating services.