How to Care for Your 18K Gold Jewelry: AZOR Practical Guide

Madame Benali had inherited a gold necklace from her mother. When she brought it to me for restoration, it was tarnished, the links damaged. "I never knew how to take care of it," she told me sadly.

This story had a profound impact on me. Since then, I personally explain to each customer how to care for their AZOR jewelry.

18K gold is a noble material, but it's not invincible. Its composition is 18 parts pure gold mixed with 6 parts other metals. This combination gives it its strength, but also its specific needs.

The first rule? Avoid chemicals. Perfumes, lotions, household cleaners... All of these can dull the shine of your jewelry. Hajar, one of our loyal customers, always puts on her jewelry after her perfume. "I learned that lesson the hard way," she laughs.

Weekly cleaning requires only three ingredients: warm water, mild soap, and a soft toothbrush. Brush gently, rinse, and dry with a microfiber cloth. That's it.

Our kholkhals require special care. They are subject to more friction than other jewelry. Check the clasps and links regularly. A small problem, repaired early, can prevent irreparable damage.

Fatima cleans her jewelry every Sunday morning. "It's become my beauty ritual," she explains. "My jewelry shines like the first day, even after ten years."

Rings require more attention. They come into contact with everything: keys, phones, various surfaces. Remove them when cleaning, gardening, or cooking.

Storage is very important. Each piece of jewelry in its own woven pouch. Never together in the same compartment. Gold can scratch other gold.

Ahmed, our master jeweler, recommends an annual service. "Like a car, a piece of jewelry needs regular checkups." We check the settings, lightly polish, and tighten the clasps.

Excessive heat is harmful to 18K gold. Avoid saunas and very hot baths with your jewelry on. Gold expands and can distort delicate settings.

Traveling with jewelry requires precautions. Wrap them individually and keep them in the cabin, never in the hold. Travel insurance rarely covers lost jewelry.

Our customers often bring their jewelry to us for professional cleaning. It's free at AZOR. We use ultrasound and professional products that are impossible to replicate at home.

Zineb has owned our Tifinagh necklace for fifteen years. It still shines as brightly as ever. "I've followed your advice to the letter," she proudly states. "This is the piece of jewelry I will pass on to my daughter."

A well-maintained piece of jewelry lasts for generations. That's our promise at AZOR.