Jewelry Care
Taking care of your new pieces
Every Tikkhu piece is labeled with its metal type on the packaging, so you always know which care steps to follow. A little care goes a long way in keeping your favourites glowing.
Our metals at a glance
Gold Plated Stainless Steel
Silver: Stainless Steel
✦ Waterproof · Low care
Gold Filled Brass
Silver: Rhodium Fill or White Gold Fill
Handles water · Some care
Gold Plated Brass
Silver: Rhodium Plated Brass
Not waterproof · Most care
✦ Gold Plated Stainless Steel
Our most durable metal and our only true waterproof pieces. Waterproof, sweatproof and designed for worry-free everyday wear thanks to an advanced ion plating finish. Shower, swim and sweat in it.
Good to know: stainless steel has a slightly darker gold tone than our plated and filled pieces.
- Needs very little care.
- After the pool, hot tub or ocean, give it a quick rinse in fresh water. Chlorine and salt are the toughest things on any finish.
- Wipe with a soft cloth if it ever looks dull, and dry it fully to avoid water spots.
- Skip bleach, harsh cleaners and scrubby brushes. Mild soap and warm water is all it needs.
- Store in a pouch so pieces don't scratch each other.
Gold Filled
A thicker layer of real gold bonded to brass, with a much higher gold content than standard plating. It can handle water and lasts much longer than plated jewelry, with that soft, subtle gold tone. It won't last forever, though, as it's not solid gold, so we don't recommend wearing it nonstop to prolong the life of your jewelry.
Silver tones: rhodium fill and white gold fill work the same way, with a thicker layer bonded over the base for more durability than standard plating.
- Remove before showering, swimming, exercising or sleeping.
- Apply lotion and perfume before you put it on.
- Keep it away from chlorine (pools, hot tubs) and cleaning products.
- Clean with warm water, mild soap and a soft cloth. Pat dry completely.
- Skip silver dips, jewelry cleaning liquids and ultrasonic cleaners. They're too harsh for the gold layer.
- Store in an airtight pouch or container.
Gold Plated
A thin layer of gold or rhodium over brass. Beautiful and affordable, with a soft, subtle tone, and perfect for trend pieces and special-occasion styling. This one needs the most care of all our metals. Keep it dry and stored away and it will reward you.
- Remove before showering, swimming, exercising or sleeping.
- Avoid water, sweat, lotions, perfumes and hairspray. Apply products first.
- Keep it away from chlorine and cleaning products, which can discolour plating.
- Clean gently with warm water, mild soap and a soft cloth. Pat dry completely. Don't rub hard or use polishing cloths, which can wear the plating away.
- Skip silver dips and ultrasonic cleaners, especially on rhodium (silver-tone) pieces.
- Store in an airtight pouch or container to reduce oxidation.
Good habits for every piece
- Last on, first off. Put your jewelry on after lotion, perfume and hairspray, and take it off before bed.
- Take it off for cleaning, gardening and anything with bleach or chemicals.
- Always dry pieces completely before putting them away.
- Store pieces separately so chains don't tangle and finishes don't scratch.
- Keep them somewhere cool and dry. A steamy bathroom isn't ideal.
About normal wear
Like all jewelry, some natural wear over time is normal for plated and filled pieces. Moisture, your skin's natural pH, and products like lotion and perfume can all play a part, and every piece wears a little differently depending on how often it's worn. Following the care steps above is the best way to keep it looking its best for longer.
Not sure which metal fits how you live in your jewelry? Take our metal quiz →
Tikkhu Jewelry is not responsible for normal wear and damage resulting from misuse or accidental breakage. Our pieces are delicate in nature and should be handled and stored with care at all times.
The best jewellery is what you feel most beautiful in