By KC items that are gold-plated are delicate and should be cared for accordingly. To keep your jewelry looking pristine, please follow these tips: Take off your jewelry before your daily rituals such as - showering, lotion, perfume, exercise, washing dishes, swimming, etc. Before bedtime, lay your jewelry fabric surface to avoid tangling and/or scratching. To fully remove tarnish and any stains on your silver or plated jewelry, we recommend using any anti-tarnish silver polish. Be sure to follow the instructions on the bottle and to wear gloves when working with silver polish.