How to Keep Your Gold-Plated Jewelry Looking Like New

It's best not to use gold-plated jewelry when you've already applied products like lotion, hairspray, sunscreen, and shampoo. If you're handling cleaning products like bleach, it's better to take off the jewelry beforehand, Okubo said.

"Body lotions and creams, unfortunately, contain chemicals that speed up tarnishing and damage," she said. "I know that it's hard to not wear them — but just know that this will shorten the life of your plated jewelry."