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Gold ring in hydrogen peroxide -- turned dark brown HELP!




I was using plaster of paris the other day, and I accidentally kept my rings on. So I left them in hydrogen peroxide overnight, now they are stained a dark brown! Any idea's on regaining the color back? thanks

Alicia D. Grant
hobbyist - Welland, Ontario, Canada
2007



2007
hydrogen peroxide 3%) [affil links] is an oxidizer and more than likely caused oxidation (discoloration) of the base metal in the gold alloy. You could try repolishing the ring with a jewelers polishing cloth or take to a local jewelry repair shop and have it re-polished. Be careful what you use to clean your jewelry.

Good Luck,

Jim Sivertsen
Alloys & Refining - Alden, New York




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