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Are you one to jump in the shower, pool or ocean fully bejewelled, or do you make it a point to take off every piece of jewellery before diving in? Let's be honest, removing jewellery every time you encounter water isn't ideal, especially if you love a good ring stack like us (will we ever get to go more than ten minutes without washing our hands?). Plus, there's always the risk of accidentally losing your favourite fines if you're constantly having to take them off!

So the question is, is it really necessary to keep your jewels out of water or is there some elbow room? While keeping your jewellery dry and away from harsh elements is one of the best ways to preserve its lifespan and lustre, some types are more resilient than others and can even be water-resistant. Here are the top do's and don'ts of getting your jewellery wet:

DO relax when it comes to your solid gold fines 

Solid gold will always be your best bet if you don't want to worry much about your jewellery in water. Known as a noble precious metals, it's considered one of the most durable metals as it doesn't oxidise or react with elements like water and moisture. This means it won't corrode, rust or change colour like many other metals do.

At Nyrelle, our solid gold fines are made of 9K gold (37.5% pure gold) and 18K gold (75% pure gold), meaning that they're more than capable of withstanding water. So, go for solid gold if you're keen to keep your jewellery on no matter how many bubble baths you're in the mood for.

DO be careful in the pool or ocean

When it comes to swimming in the pool or ocean with your jewellery on, things aren't so simple. Your solid gold fines will still be able to withstand chlorinated pool water or sea water, but it's always a good idea to give them a quick rinse in fresh water post dip to get rid of any salt or chemicals and to preserve their shine.

Avoid wearing sterling silver – especially in the pool as the chlorine will tarnish it easily – and definitely don't wear anything gold-plated. Both salt and chlorine can erode the plating, leaving your jewellery looking discoloured or uneven.

But aside from ruining your jewellery in the pool or sea, there's also the risk of losing them. Your hands tend to shrink ever so slightly in cold water, so be careful as any rings you have on can easily slip off.

DON'T get anything gold plated wet

As mentioned above, gold plated jewellery is not as resilient as solid gold or silver. More often than not, the plating is super thin; any prolonged exposure to water or moisture can easily break down this plating causing it to fade unevenly. Plus, the base metals of plated jewellery usually range from copper to bronze or brass, and unfortunately these types of metals will oxidise and turn your skin green when they come into contact with water!

If you're a fan of gold plated jewellery and you're still eager to take a dip with it, we recommend going for gold vermeil. This type of gold plating is much thicker and therefore more durable than regular plated jewellery. The outer coating of gold needs to be at least 10K in purity and 2.5 microns thick. (Psst... our own vermeil jewellery is coated in 18K solid gold that's 5 microns thick (double the industry standard!)

At the end of the day, no metal is 100% waterproof and too much water over time can leave your jewellery looking lacklustre. The good news is you can always get them professionally re-polished or re-plated, so you don't have to worry about it too much – just stick to solid gold over others, if you can, and be mindful of how often you're exposing them to water, especially if they're valuable or sentimental!

Shop water-resistant fines here.

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Octagon Signet Ring / 9K and 18K Solid Gold

Solid gold
HK$3,700
HK$3,700
In 3 Sizes

Midi Hoop Earrings / 9K and 18K Solid Gold

Solid gold
HK$2,110
HK$2,110
HK$2,110

Criss Cross Ring / 9K and 18K Solid Gold

Solid gold
HK$1,020
HK$1,020
HK$1,020
Best Seller

Bezel-Set Diamond Necklace / 9K and 18K Solid Gold

Solid gold
HK$1,850
HK$1,850
HK$1,850
Best Seller

Bezel-Set Diamond Bracelet / 9K and 18K Solid Gold

Solid gold
HK$1,450
HK$1,450
HK$1,450

Bezel-Set Diamond Ring / 9K and 18K Solid Gold

Solid gold
HK$1,710
HK$1,710
HK$1,710
Best Seller

Bezel-Set Diamond Open Ring / 9K and 18K Solid Gold

Solid gold
HK$1,400
HK$1,400
HK$1,400
Best Seller

Bezel-Set Diamond Drop Necklace / 9K and 18K Solid Gold

Solid gold
HK$1,950
HK$1,950
HK$1,950
Best Seller

Bezel-Set Mini Diamond Studs / 9K and 18K Solid Gold

Solid gold
HK$1,140
HK$1,140
HK$1,140

Bezel-Set Diamond Studs / 9K and 18K Solid Gold

Solid gold
HK$1,935
HK$1,935
HK$1,935
Best Seller

Lace Ring / 18K Solid Gold

Solid gold
HK$990
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New In

Infinity Necklace / 9K and 18K Solid Gold

Solid gold
HK$1,885
HK$1,885
HK$1,885

Infinity Diamond Necklace / 9K and 18K Solid Gold

Solid gold
HK$2,090
HK$2,090
HK$2,090

Infinity Diamond Bracelet / 9K and 18K Solid Gold

Solid gold
HK$1,710
HK$1,710
HK$1,710

Infinity Bracelet / 9K and 18K Solid Gold

Solid gold
HK$1,475
HK$1,475
HK$1,475
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Bezel-Set Diamond Lariat Necklace / 9K and 18K Solid Gold

Solid gold
HK$2,980
HK$2,980
HK$2,980
New In

Graduated Diamond Tennis Necklace / 9K and 18K Solid Gold

Solid gold
HK$3,410
HK$3,410
HK$3,410
New In

Graduated Diamond Tennis Bracelet / 9K and 18K Solid Gold

Solid gold
HK$3,070
HK$3,070
HK$3,070
New In

Graduated Diamond Half Eternity Ring / 9K and 18K Solid Gold

Solid gold
HK$2,915
HK$2,915
HK$2,915
Best Seller

Classic Chain Necklace / 9K and 18K Solid Gold

Solid gold
HK$880
HK$880
HK$880
Best Seller

Bold Link Chain Bracelet / 18K Solid Gold

Solid gold
HK$2,730
HK$2,730
HK$2,730
Best Seller

Diamond Criss Cross Ring / 9K and 18K Solid Gold

Solid gold
HK$3,290
HK$3,290
HK$3,290
Best Seller

Staple Ring / 9K and 18K Solid Gold

Solid gold
HK$605
HK$605
HK$605

Classic Band / 9K and 18K Solid Gold

Solid gold
HK$1,020
HK$1,020
HK$1,020
Best Seller

Wave Ring / 9K and 18K Solid Gold

Solid gold
HK$615
HK$615
HK$615