How do I take care of my medals?

All our pieces are gold-plated and specially treated for protection.

A Khartes design is a timeless investment. Taking good care of your jewelry is the best way to make its shine, color, and gold plating last much longer.

How to maintain the shine:

• The last thing you put on, the first thing you take off. Perfumes, creams, makeup, and hairspray contain alcohol and chemicals that dull the shine of the gold plating: always put them on after, and let them dry before.
• Avoid water. Take off your jewelry when showering, swimming in the sea or in the pool, and when doing the dishes. Chlorine, salt, and soaps are the main enemies of gold plating, and can also damage natural stones and pearls.
• Don't wear it while exercising or sleeping either. Sweat and impacts wear down the plating and can loosen the stones, so it's best to take it off before working out or going to bed.
• Store each piece separately, in its pouch or in a jewelry box with compartments, away from moisture and other jewelry that could scratch it. This also prevents chains from getting tangled.
• Clean it gently, only with a soft, dry cloth after each use. Avoid abrasive products, cleaning pastes, or ultrasonic cleaners: they can wear off the gold plating and damage pearls and enamel.
• Store it in a clean, cool, and dry place, away from extreme temperatures and direct sunlight.

With these simple care steps, your medallion will maintain its shine and color for much longer. Even so, we cannot guarantee that the gold plating will last forever: gold-plated pieces are, by nature, more delicate and can lose color over time, depending on the use of chemicals on the skin, the level of perspiration, or each person's pH.

Also keep in mind that our boxes are not designed to keep the pieces in perfect condition for long periods without use, as they are not airtight and moisture can alter the color over time.

Also discover our guide How to care for a gold-plated piece of jewelry: 6 tips.