Hoop & Pearl Earring, Gold PlateHandmade and ethically sourced form Bali. Material: Plated jewellery, as the name suggests, has a thin layer of precious metal over a base metal (ie zinc alloy, brass, stainless steel). Also, exposure to water, sweat, soap, perfume and other chemicals can cause the plating to fade. To take care of plated jewellery, you should: Avoid getting it wet with water, soap, perfume, lotion, sweat and other chemicals. If the jewellery does get wet, wipe it