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Worn swimming, diving, and in the shower, this water-resistant jewelry pairs Hawaiian shells and sea glass with 14k gold-filled and sterling silver, each piece handmade on the North Shore of Oʻahu. The gold-filled and sterling silver are made to be worn in the water, natural shells and sea glass are waterproof, and pearls are water-resistant and need a little more care. Gold-filled bonds a thick layer of real 14k gold to a base metal, so it won't peel like plating and holds up well to salt water and sweat.
Natural shells can soften and fade over years of sun and water, and pearls need extra care, as chlorine, soap, and sunscreen are hard on them. A freshwater rinse after each swim goes a long way.
Care for each material is covered in what jewelry you can wear in the ocean.
Made for the water
I dive for my shells and I'm in the ocean more days than not, so I wear my own pieces in salt water all the time. 14k gold-filled and sterling silver are made to be worn in the water, natural shells are waterproof, and pearls can get wet for a short time. Rinse in fresh water after, and skip the chlorine.
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Questions
Can I swim in gold-filled jewelry?
Yes. 14k gold-filled handles the ocean well, and I wear my own pieces in the water daily. Rinse it in fresh water after every swim and pat it dry. Chlorine pools and hot tubs are harder on all jewelry, so I'd take it off for those. And while it's durable, I don't recommend wearing any piece in the water nonstop.
Can I shower with it on?
I do, and my pieces still look great. Soap and lotion can leave a film that dulls the shine over time. When that happens, soak it in warm soapy water, brush gently with a soft toothbrush, and use a polishing cloth for a deeper clean.
Can I wear pearls in the water?
You can wear pearls in the ocean too. Just rinse them with fresh water and wipe them clean afterward. Pearls are organic and much softer than metal, and chlorine, soap, sunscreen and perfume can wear down their surface and luster.