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How to Stop Gold-Tone Jewellery from Tarnishing

Gold-tone jewellery keeps its shine far longer than most people expect — the trick is a few small habits. Here is exactly how to protect your ZAKO pieces.

1. Put it on last, take it off first

Perfume, hairspray, body lotion and make-up are the biggest enemies of any plated finish. Always let those products dry before you put your jewellery on, and take your pieces off before you shower or swim.

2. Keep it dry

Water — especially chlorinated or salt water — speeds up tarnishing. Remove your jewellery before washing your hands where you can, and never store it damp.

3. Store each piece separately

Pieces that rub together scratch each other. Keep every item in its own soft pouch or a lined box, away from heat and direct sunlight.

4. Wipe after wearing

A quick wipe with a soft, dry microfibre cloth after each wear removes the oils and sweat that dull the surface. That thirty-second habit does more than any polish.

5. Skip harsh cleaners

Never use abrasive pastes or ultrasonic cleaners on plated jewellery — they strip the finish. Warm water and a soft cloth are all you need.

All ZAKO jewellery is hypoallergenic and nickel-free, so it is gentle on skin as well as easy to care for. Follow these five habits and your gold tone will stay bright wear after wear.

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Size guide

Find your fit before you order. Measurements are in millimetres and centimetres; if you are between two sizes, choose the larger one.

Rings

Our rings use US sizes. Measure the inside diameter of a ring that fits you well, or wrap a strip of paper around the base of your finger and measure the circumference.

USUKEU / PL sizeInside diameterCircumference
5J½4915.7 mm49.3 mm
6L½5216.5 mm51.9 mm
7N½5417.3 mm54.4 mm
8P½5718.2 mm57.0 mm
9R½6019.0 mm59.5 mm
10T½6219.8 mm62.1 mm

Necklaces

Each product page lists the exact chain length. As a guide to where a chain sits:

LengthSits
35 cm / 14 inChoker, close to the neck
40 cm / 16 inAt the base of the neck
45 cm / 18 inOn the collarbone
50 cm / 20 inJust below the collarbone
55-60 cm / 22-24 inAbove the neckline, good for layering

Bracelets and anklets

Measure your wrist or ankle snugly and add 1-2 cm for a comfortable fit. Most bracelets fit wrists of 15-18 cm and most anklets fit ankles of 21-25 cm; adjustable pieces have an extender chain, listed on the product page.

Still unsure?

Write to us through the contact page with the product name and your measurement, and we will help you choose.