Our 14k/ 18k gold plated items are tarnish-free and will maintain their vibrant look as long as they are properly taken care of. Our jewelry can be worn in the shower, pool and beach. However, we recommend keeping your piece(s) away from water whenever possible to maintain that fresh shine. If you choose to wear them in the salt/ chlorine water, please remember to wash off the salt/chlorine on the jewelry to keep its shine and look!

In very rare occasions, the jewelry will tarnish because of the PH level in your body. This will happen whether the jewelry is plated or filled with real gold. Skin discoloration happens when too much acid in your body causes your skin to react with your jewelry. If that is the case, we recommend you shopping solid gold pieces.

The short answer is no :) The base metal for all our jewelry is 316L Stainless Steel (unless stated otherwise.) 316L (the "L" refers to "low carbon") is the most commonly utilized which makes it more resistant to corrosion and discoloration than other types of stainless steel. We stay away from cheap metals that turn your skin green such as; Brass, Zinc, Nickel, Alloy and Copper. 

Any item that specifies that it is gold-plated in the description box is plated in real 14k/ 18k gold. Solid gold products would be far more expensive than the prices were are able to offer. We strive to balance affordability and quality! 

Plated jewelry is only bad when you try to plate cheap metals such as; Brass, Zinc, Nickel, Alloy and Copper.

Wash with warm soapy water and a soft cloth! You can also shop our Jewelry Care Cleaning Kit.