Water and Tarnish-Resistant

 

Water and Tarnish-resistant vs. Water and Tarnish-proof

As each person cares for their jewellery differently, we do not offer guarantee on the gold colour lasting.

Water and Tarnish-resistant vs. Water and Tarnish-proof

It is not true to say that Sterling Silver is tarnish-proof. Sterling Silver oxidises naturally. However, with the E-coat method, our pieces are safe to be in casual contact with water (such as shower water) for a certain period of time. Water will eventually oxidise Sterling Silver but it can be easily polished to get back its shininess. Sterling Silver comprises of 7.5% copper. I would not describe them as water & tarnish-proof. It is just the matter of time when the E-coat layer wears off. But again, they can be polished and look like new. 
Chlorinated water (swimming pool water) and salt water (sea water) and other chemicals such as perfume, lotion, hair products, etc. are extremely corrosive to silver. We highly recommend that you take your jewellery off when getting into the shower, the pool or the ocean or get in contact with chemicals (especially with gold plated pieces as they won’t get their colour back). Good news is if they get tarnished, you can polish them using a Silver polishing cloth to get back their shine.
Unlike gold plating, which uses a thin layer of gold, gold-filled jewellery has a substantial layer of gold that is mechanically bonded to the base metal (brass). The process of bonding gold to the base metal involves heat and pressure, ensuring a strong and durable bond. This makes gold-filled jewellery a more durable and long-lasting option compared to gold plating or vermeil. Gold-filled jewellery is a lot more tarnish resistant and an affordable alternative to solid gold without sacrificing the look and feel of a high-quality piece. With proper care, they can last for many years or decades.