Waterproof Jewellery UK | Tarnish-Free, Swim-Proof & Hypoallergenic

Yes — our pieces are specifically tested in chlorinated pools, saltwater, and hot tubs. The PVD coating bonds gold to stainless steel at a molecular level, creating a barrier that doesn't break down with prolonged water exposure the way standard gold plating does. You can swim, shower, and sit in a hot tub without removing your jewellery.

Not ours. Green skin discolouration happens when copper or brass base metals react with moisture and your skin's natural acidity. Our waterproof pieces use 316L stainless steel — a nickel-free, non-reactive alloy that doesn't cause this reaction, even with constant skin contact and water exposure. We've tested extensively and have never had a reported case of green discolouration. You can read more in our guide to why jewellery turns skin green and how to prevent it.

Water-resistant jewellery can handle occasional splashes but will degrade with repeated submersion — the plating wears thin, and the base metal begins to tarnish or corrode. Truly waterproof jewellery, like our PVD-coated collection, is engineered for full submersion and continuous water contact. The difference comes down to materials and coating method: PVD is a vacuum-deposition process that creates a much stronger bond than standard electroplating, which is why our pieces survive conditions that would ruin conventional gold-plated jewellery.

With PVD coating over 316L stainless steel, you can expect years of daily wear without visible degradation. We offer a two-year colour guarantee on our gold PVD pieces, though many customers report their pieces looking as good as new well beyond that. The stainless steel base itself is essentially permanent — even if the gold layer ever did wear down over many years, there's no unsightly base metal to show through, just polished steel.

Absolutely — that's what it's designed for. Daily showering is one of the most common tests our jewellery passes. Soap, shampoo, and hot water don't affect PVD coating the way they gradually strip standard gold plating. Many of our customers put their pieces on and genuinely never take them off.

It's one of the best options available. Our 316L stainless steel is the same grade used in surgical implants, specifically chosen because the body tolerates it well. It's completely nickel-free and hypoallergenic. If standard earrings or necklaces cause itching, redness, or irritation, our waterproof collection is designed to solve that problem. See our full guide to hypoallergenic earrings for more details.