Gold & Platinum Jewelry Care

Gold and Platinum Jewelry Care

We responsibly source gold and platinum. These materials must meet exacting standards in order to be used in Tiffany designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
  1. Soak gold or platinum jewelry in the Tiffany jewelry cleaner solution.
  2. After 2 minutes, remove the jewelry from the solution using tweezers.
  3. Using a soft, fine-grained brush, gently brush between the back and crevices of the jewelry to remove any dirt or residue.
  4. Rinse your gold or platinum jewelry, then gently dry and polish with a Tiffany polishing cloth.

If you bring your Tiffany jewelry to the store, you may request a professional cleaning service.

Gold does tarnish and scratch over time. To preserve the luster of your gold jewelry, avoid exposure to household bleach and other cleaning products, which will quickly cause gold to discolor and possibly disintegrate. We recommend that you store your gold jewelry in a safe place when engaging in these activities:

  1. Performing household and outdoor chores (i.e., cleaning and gardening)
  2. Showering, bathing or swimming in pools, hot tubs, hot springs and the ocean
  3. Using lotion, hair products, fragrances and other cosmetics
  4. Exercising at the gym or during contact sports
  5. Preparing meals
When not being worn, we recommend that you place your gold jewelry back in its Tiffany Blue® flannel pouch for safekeeping.

Only polishing will remove scratches from gold and platinum. However, the patina of fine scratches that develops over time can add beauty to the jewelry and can reflect the journey a piece has taken. The polishing process removes metal and is only recommended to be carried out a few times over the life of the piece.

We recommend that gold and platinum only be polished by a professional. Any Tiffany store can fulfill polishing requests.

Contact CustomerRelations@Tiffany.com or call 800 464 5000 for servicing questions.

We recommend that gold and platinum only be polished by a professional. Any Tiffany store can fulfill polishing requests.

Contact CustomerRelations@Tiffany.com or call 800 464 5000 for servicing questions.

Tiffany & Co. offers a range of care services and resources to help you care for your most adored pieces.

Cleaning & Care services include:

  • Complimentary cleaning, offered on site
  • Complimentary resizing for all solitaire diamond ring purchases
  • Diamond valuations
  • Engagement ring and diamond consultations
  • Engraving
  • Jewelry polishing
  • Watch maintenance, battery changes, strap replacement and bracelet shortening
  • Prong checks
  • Repairs
  • Resizing

It is important to properly store jewelry when traveling, moving or at home in between uses. Keep jewelry in a storage box away from the elements whenever possible and separated to prevent pieces from becoming tangled or disarranged.

Storing Jewelry at Home

If your jewelry is used frequently, avoid excessive exposure to air and store it in a tarnish-proof cloth, such as the flannel pouch provided with your Tiffany & Co. piece or a storage box. Good storage boxes are lined with tarnish-proof fabric and have a separate space for each individual piece.

Packing Jewelry When Traveling

It is important to keep jewelry organized and protected while traveling. When traveling with several pieces, we recommend storing items in a box or bag with separate compartments. This will protect jewelry from becoming tangled or disarranged. Make sure items are away from clothing to prevent snags. Wear or carry any valuable pieces with you in case your luggage is lost. Discover the Tiffany leather jewelry case for a secure and protective storage option.

Packing Jewelry for a Move

When moving, keep all items in their permanent storage location. If you are using a jewelry box, wrap and package individual pieces and place back in the box. Once all pieces have been protected and stored, secure your jewelry box with moving materials, like you would with any other piece of furniture. Discover the Tiffany leather jewelry case for a protective storage option.

We recommend customers bring jewelry in at least once a year. Items worn regularly should be cleaned and checked every few months. This is especially true for engagement rings but applies to all regularly worn pieces.