How to Store Gold Plated Jewellery (So It Doesn’t Tarnish in a Week)

Sarah Jester

September 2, 2025

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^{Hey babe — it’s Sarah here, and I’ve got a shiny little truth bomb for you:

You might be ruining your favourite jewellery… without even realising it.}

^{Yep. I said it.}

^{Because I used to do the exact same thing.}

So.. Let's Start Simple..

Why Does Jewellery Tarnish?

Back in the day, I had all my prettiest pieces laid out on jewellery hangers and trinket dishes. On full display like some Pinterest queen. It looked lush… until everything started looking dull.

There are a few key things that can cause your jewellery to tarnish.

✨ Exposure to sunlight, moisture, and air

✨ Chemicals like oxygen and sulphur in the atmosphere

✨ Humidity (especially in places like your bathroom!)

All these speed up oxidisation, which causes gold-plated jewellery and sterling silver to tarnish or discolour way faster than they should.

So How Do I Store My Jewellery to Prevent Tarnishing?

Since learning the science-y stuff (aka the hard way), I’ve completely changed how I store my pieces.

Let me break it down for you - it makes such a difference:

Store in a jewellery pouch or box

I use zip pouches or closed containers (Stackers do fab ones!) to keep air out and moisture away. It’s hands down the best way to store gold-plated jewellery.

Keep it dry

Moisture is a killer. Never store your jewellery in the bathroom, and always take it off before showering, swimming, or moisturising.

Avoid open-air displays

I still use my cute dishes as a landing pad at the end of the day (when I can’t be bothered), but everything gets moved to a proper jewellery box the next morning.

Clean it regularly

Use a soft cloth to gently wipe down your pieces — especially after wearing them out all day.

Gold Jewellery Storage Tips That Actually Work

Here’s your quick-reference cheat sheet:

• Use airtight jewellery boxes or anti-tarnish pouches

• Keep away from sunlight, steam, or bathroom storage

• Remove jewellery before applying lotions, perfumes or hair products

• Don’t sleep in it

• Avoid stacking delicate pieces together (tangles = sad times)

Jewellery care tips every woman needs to know

If you’re wearing affordable gold-plated jewellery (like the kind we make here at Razzle + Rose), then proper storage is key to keeping that shine alive.

You don’t need expensive gadgets or storage kits. Just a bit of know-how, a cute little pouch, and a sprinkle of care 💫

Ready to treat your jewellery like the treasure it is?

We put so much love into making your pieces feel luxe, personal, and totally you! So let’s keep them looking gorgeous for the long haul.

And hey, if you didn’t know this stuff already, don’t stress. Most people don’t.

But now you do 😏

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