Find out what makes our necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings waterproof and how you can protect your ZEMINES jewellery from tarnishing and discolouring.
✨What makes ZEMINES jewellery waterproof?✨
925 sterling silver is a higher quality material compared to 316L stainless steel, but it is also more delicate. Sterling silver has been cherished in jewelry making for centuries due to its beautiful, radiant shine. Over time, silver can naturally tarnish as a reaction to environmental factors.
Our sterling silver jewelry is rhodium-plated, providing an additional layer that helps delay tarnishing. However, with regular exposure to water, even rhodium-plated silver jewelry may eventually tarnish. Fortunately, a silver polishing cloth or a silver bath can quickly restore its shine.
Similarly, gold-plated silver jewelry benefits from an additional coating that allows it to withstand water contact to some extent. Over time, the gold plating may gradually fade as it wears off the base material. By taking proper care, you can maintain the beauty and luster of your sterling silver and gold-plated silver jewelry for years to come.
✨Can I also go into the sea with ZEMINES jewellery?✨
While ZEMINES sterling silver jewelry is crafted with care, it is somewhat sensitive to certain elements. It's best to remove your jewelry before swimming in saltwater, as the salt can damage both the silver and any gold plating. If you do forget, the rhodium plating on our sterling silver pieces offers some protection, but it is not sufficient for regular exposure to saltwater.
To ensure your jewelry maintains its shine and brilliance, it is recommended to rinse it with fresh water after swimming in the sea to remove any salt residue. This simple step will help preserve the beauty of your ZEMINES jewelry for a long time.1.Keep Your Jewelry Away from Cosmetics: Perfumes and creams should not be applied directly to your jewelry, as these cosmetics can damage the materials. It's best to put on your jewelry after applying lotion and perfume.
2.Remove Your Jewelry When Exercising: Sweat can also harm your jewelry, and it can become a nuisance during physical activity. By taking it off beforehand, you protect the material and ensure your comfort.
3.Clean Your Jewelry Regularly: Over time, your jewelry can accumulate dirt, dust, and other debris. Regular cleaning helps maintain its shine. You can find detailed cleaning tips in our jewelry care guide.
4.Store Your Jewelry Properly: To minimize exposure to air and light, store your jewelry in a closed jewelry box. For more storage tips and inspiration, refer to our jewelry storage guide.
By following these simple tips, you can keep your jewelry looking beautiful and radiant for longer.
✨Other Jewelry Materials✨
Some of our jewelry pieces are adorned with pearls or stones. We use real freshwater pearls and zirconia stones in various colors and shapes. Our freshwater pearls are characterized by their natural, irregular shapes, making each pearl unique. These pearls embellish necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Freshwater pearls can be worn in water, and even saltwater doesn't significantly affect them. However, regular water contact may cause them to lose some of their luster. It's important to protect freshwater pearls from chlorine, as it can damage the mother-of-pearl surface. Therefore, it's best to remove pearl jewelry before swimming in chlorinated pools.
Zirconia stones are synthetically produced crystals made from zirconium oxide. They closely resemble real diamonds in appearance and brilliance. Zirconia stones come in various colors, though colorless zirconia are particularly popular. Jewelry set with zirconia stones is also waterproof, as water does not harm these stones.