Can I swim in my silver jewelry?
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Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the beach and the pool, and we know how much you love accessorizing your summer looks with beautiful silver jewelry. The good news is that you can wear your silver pieces while enjoying your time in the water, but we do recommend a bit of maintenance afterward to keep them looking their best.
Recommended Jewelry for the Beach
In our previous blog post, we highlighted some of the best beach-ready jewelry accessories, such as body chains, anklets, and plain silver rings. These pieces are not only stylish but also practical for beach and pool environments. You'll notice that they are all plain silver pieces, and there's a good reason for that.
Why Plain Silver Pieces are Ideal
- Maintains Shine: Plain silver jewelry maintains its shine even after exposure to sand and saltwater.
- Easy Post-Care Treatment: These pieces are easy to clean, requiring just a quick rinse with soap and water after your beach or pool day.
Note that sand and salt at the beach can cause minor scratches on your silver jewelry. Interestingly, these scratches can enhance the shine of the silver, giving it a beautiful, lived-in look. The fine salt particles act as a gentle abrasive, polishing the surface of the silver as you move. This process can smooth out minor imperfections and give the metal a brighter, more reflective finish. However, if you prefer to maintain a polished, pristine appearance, it's best to avoid wearing pieces you want to keep scratch-free. This is why we recommend chains, anklets, and plain rings over chunky, flat pieces.
Chlorine and Silver Jewelry
While chlorine in pool water can potentially cause tarnishing, this generally occurs only if the jewelry is left uncleaned for extended periods. With simple post-pool care, tarnishing can be easily prevented. Even if tarnish does develop, it can be removed with minimal effort. Check out our guide on removing tarnish for more details.
Easy Care Tips
Taking care of your silver jewelry after a swim is quick and simple:
- Rinse with Soap and Water: After swimming, wash your jewelry with mild soap and water, then dry with a towel. This will remove any chlorine, salt, or sand residues.
- Shower with Your Jewelry: Sometimes, just showering with your silver pieces can do the trick, making maintenance even easier.
What to Avoid
- Plated Jewelry: We do not recommend wearing silver pieces plated in rose gold or yellow gold at the beach. Sand can wear away the plating, leaving the base metal exposed. However, pieces plated in white gold are less of a concern, as the exposed silver color closely matches that of white gold and won't be as noticeable.
- Jewelry with Stones: Avoid wearing jewelry with zircon stones or any other gemstones. The risk of losing a stone is higher with beach activities, and this applies to all types of jewelry, not just silver with zircon.
Confidence in Our Service
At Silver City, we stand by the quality of our jewelry. If any of the pieces we recommend ever get damaged, we're ready to have them professionally cleaned free of charge. This commitment ensures you can wear your jewelry with confidence, knowing we have your back.
Enjoy your summer in style with our beautiful silver pieces, and remember that a little care goes a long way in keeping your jewelry looking fabulous.
Happy swimming and styling!