topic Re: Gold Clad in Jewelry

Gold Clad

KatieBD — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 23:06:53 GMT

Has anyone had any of Judith Ripka's gold clad pieces for a long time? I'm curious about how well the plating wears. I love the look of the pieces, but I don't want to invest if they don't lost.

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SFGIANTSGIRL — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 23:19:48 GMT

I have not had one of my Rose Clad JR pieces fade or lose color or chip. No issues at all. I can not speak for the Gold Clad as I do not own any pieces but the rose has remained as nice as the day I got it

Deb

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Maxine49 — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 23:42:36 GMT

No problem with the Gold Clad pieces that I have, either.

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KatieBD — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 23:47:13 GMT

Thank you both. Have you had your pieces long? Do you wear them often?

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Maxine49 — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 23:56:24 GMT

Maybe a year----and I'm wearing them often.

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SFGIANTSGIRL — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 23:57:37 GMT

I am wearing mine often too and I have a few of the Rose Gold Clad since there release and this goes for the crono watch too

Deb

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Cyndie — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 01:51:45 GMT

I had only 2 pieces, and the gold on them started turning greenish. I had them in her own jewelry box, and I have had to take everything out of it that is not rhodium plated. I love the box, and everything fits perfectly. I put the older pieces in a different box so they won't tarnish.

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culebra — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 03:27:37 GMT

My gold clad chronograph has worn well.

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Merrylass — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 03:43:41 GMT

My neighbour has an early clad piece which she had worn faithfully every day. The clad has worn off in many areas -- she said she never takes off the bracelet (not even when she showers). I hesitated to buy any clad pieces until I realized that I ALWAYS take off my jewelry -- every piece is 'gently' worn so I imagine the longevity of the clad depends on how much wear and tear you expect.

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ilovekailua — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 03:45:08 GMT

Not one problem with my clad pieces. Love them. I do wash mine after each wear with a gentle dish soap, allow to dry over night, and keep them stored with a piece of Pacific Silvercloth.

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Maxine49 — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 05:06:17 GMT

On 3/24/2014 Merrylass said:
My neighbour has an early clad piece which she had worn faithfully every day. The clad has worn off in many areas -- she said she never takes off the bracelet (not even when she showers). I hesitated to buy any clad pieces until I realized that I ALWAYS take off my jewelry -- every piece is 'gently' worn so I imagine the longevity of the clad depends on how much wear and tear you expect.

Geez, not "ever'"taking off jewelry seems so "gross" (am I dating myself?). I'm not sure of the science/chemical reaction, but I think some people may have some sort of reaction with their skin (or so it seems, or so they say), but I have had no issues at all with my Ripka Gold Clad pieces. I clean all my pieces with Windex as Judith recommends, except for the pearls.