How to Clean Clogau Jewellery
• Darren
Keeping your jewellery in top condition is always a priority, but it becomes even more important when the piece is especially glamorous or holds personal significance. Clogau jewellery could qualify for both. Each piece of Clogau jewellery features expert design, unique materials and quality craftsmanship.
Learn how to protect your Clogau jewellery from scuffs and scratches, how to clean it if the fresh shine begins to fade, and how to care for your jewellery to elongate its lifespan in our comprehensive guide at Francis & Gaye.
We love jewellery, and we want you to love wearing yours and showing it off. Follow our guide to maintain or restore your Clogau jewellery's beauty.
Table of contents
- What is Clogau jewellery made of?
- How to clean a Clogau necklace
- How to clean Clogau earrings
- How to clean Clogau bracelets
- Clogau jewellery care tips
- Clogau jewellery at Francis & Gaye
What is Clogau jewellery made of?
What makes the beauty of Clogau jewellery so unique, aside from their generally stunning appearance, is that every piece contains rare Welsh gold. Mined from the Clogau-St David's and other gold mines in the area until the 1990s, this opulent rare gold brings a specific and exclusive allure to Clogau pieces.
No gold mining currently takes place in Wales, which makes the gold in each Clogau piece of jewellery even more rare. There's a real possibility that Welsh gold will run out and the best way to preserve that history could be owning Clogau pieces.
Welsh gold is so revered that even members of the royal family have indulged in it. Most famously, the wedding rings of the then-Prince Charles and Princess Diana featured gold from the St David's mine.
Not only will you own a rare and luxurious piece of British history, but you're also investing in something that will become even more sought after over the next 10, 15, or even 20 years. It doesn't hurt that the jewellery itself is incredibly charming and easy on the eye.
How to clean a Clogau necklace
Necklaces are prone to scuffs and scratches as they are exposed to the elements. Your Clogau necklace can become worse for wear, whether it be reactions to temperatures or clothing.
While the shine of your necklace fading seems inevitable, it's not impossible to restore! The best part is you can restore it at home in no time at all. Gather a soft cloth, a cotton swab, and some mild washing-up liquid, and you're ready to go. Follow these steps for a fresh shine:
- Create a cleaning solution by mixing a few drops of mild washing-up liquid in warm water.
- Soak your necklace in the solution for around 10 minutes.
- Take a soft cloth and gently clean your necklace using circular motions.
- Use a cotton swab or soft-bristled toothbrush to clean the more difficult areas of the necklace.
- Rinse with clear water and dry with a clean cloth.
How to clean Clogau earrings
Whether you like your earrings to provide a subtle style boost or to be as eye-catching as possible, keeping them clean is the best way to achieve your desired look consistently. Clogau earrings feature a signature shine from the rare Welsh gold that is hard to ignore and elevates any look, no matter the occasion.
To maintain this stunning shine and unique appearance, you'll need some baking soda, a lint-free cloth and a soft-bristled toothbrush. Restore your Clogau earrings' beauty by adhering to this simple method:
- Mix a small amount of baking soda with a few drops of water to create a cleaning paste.
- Dip a lint-free cloth in the paste and gently wipe and clean the earrings.
- Take your soft-bristled toothbrush to lightly scrub tougher marks or more intricate areas of the jewellery.
- Rinse off any excess paste thoroughly with clean water.
- Dry the earrings with a clean cloth and leave to air dry further for 10-15 minutes.
How to clean Clogau bracelets
Bracelets can provide the perfect finishing touch on any casual, office, or evening look, and a Clogau piece helps up the glamour. Clogau bracelets are delicate yet striking, as the rare gold helps them stand head and shoulders above the rest. They work brilliantly as a solo piece or in a stack of bracelets on your wrist.
As with necklaces, you'll need mild washing-up liquid, a clean cloth, and a soft-bristled toothbrush. Follow this simple method to bring your bracelet back to its best:
- Create a solution with warm water and a few drops of mild washing-up liquid.
- Bracelets require a little longer to soak than necklaces. Rest them in the solution for 20-40 minutes.
- Use your clean cloth to clean the bracelet gently, and rely on your soft-bristled toothbrush to get any difficult areas, including stubborn marks and tough angles.
- Rinse with clean water and dry with a cloth.
Clogau jewellery care tips
While these cleans on a semi-regular basis will bring your jewellery back to its shimmering best, proper care and maintenance after each wear will reduce the risk of losing the shine and make the need to deep clean less pressing. We've outlined some key care tips that will protect your jewellery so you can show it off at its best more often.
Remove before activities
Your jewellery can only handle so much, so you should be cautious when and where you wear it. Take off your jewellery before exercise to prevent the risk of physical damage, and ensure you don't wear jewellery while showering. It's also important to apply fragrances and makeup before putting on jewellery. The harsh chemicals in makeup and perfume could cause tarnishing and discolouration.
Store separately
We recommend storing your jewellery separately so each piece has its own room to breathe. Our jewellery storage collection features lovely and spacious boxes to safely and securely store your favourite items, including your precious Clogau earrings, necklaces and more.
No sleeping beauties
We know how tempting it is to wear gorgeous jewellery such as this all hours of the day, but it's important to remove it when bedtime comes. Sleeping with jewellery on causes potential damaging risks and choking hazards in the case of necklaces and pendants. Take the necessary precautions and remove any jewellery before sleep.
Clogau jewellery at Francis & Gaye
Embrace royal-esque glamour and elegance with a piece of Clogau jewellery to call your own from our extensive collection at Francis & Gaye. With the knowledge you've gained from this guide, you'll be able to flaunt rare Welsh gold confidently and know exactly how to care for it.
Browse our collection today to find the perfect piece for you and make any outfit glamorous instantly.
