How to Clean White Gold Earrings

White gold earrings will last a lifetime if cleaned regularly and stored properly.

White gold jewelry can be cleaned in the same way as any other gold jewelry, although care must be taken when storing the jewelry to maintain its special coating. White gold gets its appearance from a thin plating of rhodium, according to the Diamond Ideals website. Rhodium is very durable, but it can get scratched. With regular cleaning and proper storage, your while gold earrings should maintain their shine and sparkly appearance for a lifetime.

Things You'll Need

• Small bowl
• Water
• Household ammonia
• Clean toothbrush
• Soft cloth

Instructions

1. Soak your white gold earrings in a small bowl of warm water to which you have added a few drops of household ammonia, according to the Diamond Ideals website.

2. Gently scrub your white gold earrings with a clean toothbrush if the design has crevices.

3. Rinse your earrings with water and dry them with a soft cloth.

Tips & Warnings

• Store your white gold earrings in a fabric-lined jewelry box with separate compartments. Alternatively, you can fold them into a square of tissue paper or keep them in a drawstring fabric bag.

• Avoid getting hair spray or other chemicals on your white gold earrings. Always put them on last when you're dressing for the day and take them off at night before undressing to avoid scratching the rhodium coating.

References

• Diamond Ideals: Cleaning Precious Metals