We believe that boasting your beautiful jewellery should be possible all day, all week, all year. Jewellery can be an extension of your expression, which is why all jewellery created by Wild Fawn is made of solid metals and ethical stones, ensuring your jewellery is always ready for daily wear.
A question we're often asked is 'Can I wear your solid gold jewellery all day?' and we love that our answer is always 'yes'! We ensure our pieces are of the utmost quality and durability, allowing you to keep your jewellery on no matter what. In this post, we're going to talk about wearing gold jewellery every day, wearing it through the tasks of daily life, and how you can take care of it to keep it shining for a lifetime.
Wearing solid gold jewellery every day
Let's talk about your solid gold jewellery and wearing it 24/7, as well as how to take care of your precious pieces so you can continue to wear them day in, day out.
Can you wear solid gold jewellery all day?
The answer is yes, you can wear your beautiful, solid gold jewellery all day long. Gold is a precious metal that doesn't react to other chemicals or oxidise, making it incredibly resilient to tarnishing and impossible to fade permanently. Because of this, it's the ideal material for jewellery you don't plan on taking off.
It's important to note that gold has varying levels of softness depending on the carat, which might affect whether you'd like to keep your jewellery on through everything. Remember, the lower the carat, the more durable the gold. This is because, due to the softness of gold, other metals are added to increase its strength: 9ct gold is 37.5% gold, 18ct gold is 75% gold, and 24ct gold is 99%+ gold. This means a 9ct piece would be far less likely to suffer scratches or nicks than a 24ct piece.
The lower the carat, however, the lower the percentage of gold, so it's truly down to what you prioritise in your gold jewellery. Here at Wild Fawn, our gold jewellery is made using either 9ct gold or 18ct gold, as we believe these are the perfect balances of gold to create truly stunning and durable solid gold pieces.
Is it okay to sleep with gold jewellery?
You can sleep in gold jewellery without tarnishing it, but we would advise taking your gold pieces off before bed. Why? As mentioned earlier, gold is fairly soft, and while our pieces are durable, the higher the carat means the softer your jewellery is. You wouldn't want to catch your jewellery on something while you sleep.
Another reason to remove your jewellery is to keep yourself safe. Necklaces can twist and tighten around your neck as you move and could become somewhat of a choking hazard, while earrings with posts can dig into your skin. To avoid injury, pop those gorgeous gold pieces into your jewellery storage.
Can you shower with solid gold jewellery?
Absolutely, you can keep your solid gold jewellery on while you shower! Gold is a corrosion-resistant metal, so your pieces won't suffer in the way of tarnishing. It may happen that over time, you get a bit of a buildup of shower products on your jewellery if you're always showering with it on, but this can be easily cleaned with gentle soap or buffed away with a jewellery polishing cloth.
Read more about gold jewellery and water in this guide
When should you avoid wearing solid gold?
Chemicals such as chlorine and bleach aren't your gold jewellery's best friend. While pure gold is a precious metal and doesn't react to chemicals, the metals typically alloyed with gold to give it its durability do. A splash of bleach on your bracelet or a few dips in the pool in your necklace aren't going to hurt, but prolonged exposure can end up causing a bit of damage.
If you're an avid cleaner who uses chemicals multiple times a week, take your rings and bracelets off or pop on some gloves. If you love to swim and do laps regularly, consider removing your solid gold pieces for your water workout when you can.
How long does solid gold jewellery last?
With the right care, your 9ct and 18ct gold necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings can last a lifetime. As solid gold doesn't fade and rarely tarnishes, you can wear your pieces again and again and still see them shine for years to come.
Over time, your jewellery may suffer a few surface scratches or even very light tarnishing, but it's a simple process to restore your gold to its former gorgeous glory. Let's talk about how to best take care of your gold jewellery to keep it looking just as beautiful as when you first wore it.
How to look after solid gold jewellery
First, we'd recommend cleaning your gold jewellery weekly with a soft jewellery cloth. All you need to do is give it a wipe and a buff, and your pieces will shine for you. If you feel a deeper clean is in order, which we'd also suggest you do occasionally, then you'll need a few simple products, likely already in your home.
The best way to bathe your solid gold jewellery is with a very gentle detergent. This could be baby shampoo or a mild washing-up liquid, something that isn't harsh and full of chemicals. Pair this with lukewarm water and give your jewellery a quick dip. Using a soft bristle brush, such as a children's toothbrush, gently buff your gold jewellery. Rinse it with clean, warm water and dry it with a lint-free cloth. This is perfect for 9ct gold pieces that may be slightly discoloured; simply give them a bath and watch their original shine come through.
Store your gold safely to ensure no scratches from other pieces or surfaces so that each time you reach for your favourite pieces, they'll look just as gorgeous as ever.
Read more in our jewellery care guide
Solid gold jewellery from Wild Fawn
Explore our curated collection of the finest gold jewellery, and rest assured that none of our solid pieces will fade or wear down. We know how important jewellery can be, from sentimental, treasured gifts to someone's dream engagement ring, which is why everything we produce is of the highest standards. Discover our jewellery today and find the solid gold piece that speaks to you.
