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Can I shower or swim with my jewelry? | MNOP Jewelry
MNOP Jewelry EN |28/05, 2026
Yes! MNOP jewelry is water-resistant
But what about the pool and the sea, not just the shower? Here is what you need to know about our jewelry in silver, gold, and other metals.
Can you shower with silver jewelry?
Yes. Our jewelry is made of 100% recycled sterling silver, with no plating. You can shower with both necklaces and earrings. One small thing to keep in mind: soap and water make earrings more slippery. The first time you shower with earrings, check that they sit firmly. For extra safety, you can use our plastic backstops. You can add them for free with your order.
How to keep earrings from falling off in the water
Soap and water make earrings more slippery, so they can fall off more easily in the shower or in the water. This is true for earrings without a backstop. Use our free plastic backstops for a safer fit. Then they stay in place, whether you shower, bathe, or swim.
Does silver turn dark in chlorine or salt water?
Silver can sometimes turn darker in chlorine or salt water. How much depends on the water and on your skin. Some people see no change at all. Others notice the silver looks a little duller after a summer in the pool.
The good news: this is not permanent. A soft polishing cloth makes the silver bright again. So even if the silver turns darker, the piece is not damaged. You can always bring back the shine.
Can you swim with gold jewelry?
Real 18K gold is not affected by chlorine or salt water. This means you can swim in the pool or in the sea, and the gold will keep its color. It is simply the easy choice if you spend a lot of time in and around water.
There is a difference between solid gold and gold plating. Our gold jewelry is made of solid 18K recycled gold all the way through, in yellow, white, and rose gold. Gold-plated jewelry has only a thin layer of gold on top of another metal. That thin layer can wear off, so plated jewelry does not handle water as well. With solid gold, you do not have this problem.
Is stainless steel jewelry water-resistant?
Stainless steel usually handles water and chlorine well. Still, there is a small chance it will rust over time. Wipe the jewelry dry after a swim or shower, and keep it in a box when you do not wear it.
Can you shower with brass jewelry?
Brass is a sensitive metal. It oxidizes easily when it gets wet, so we do not recommend showering or swimming with brass jewelry. It is a little more resistant when the core is brass and the surface is gold-plated. Even then, handle it with care, and keep it away from chemicals like hair spray or perfume.
The Emerald Comfort Mini earrings are so beautiful and comfortable that you never want to take them off. And yes, you can shower with them on.
Emerald Comfort Mini in recycled gold, from €429 →
Want to read more? You can find all our earrings in the Sleep-In collection, and our gold pieces in recycled 18K gold.
Frequently asked questions
Can you shower with jewelry?
Yes. Both our silver and gold jewelry are fine in the shower. Earrings can slip off more easily when soap reduces friction, so plastic backstops give extra safety.
Can you swim and bathe with jewelry?
Yes. Gold is not affected by chlorine or salt water. Silver can sometimes turn darker, but you can polish it back. Wipe the jewelry dry after the swim.
Does silver turn dark in chlorine water?
It can, depending on the water and your skin. It is not permanent. A polishing cloth makes the silver bright again.
Is gold affected by salt and chlorine water?
No. Real 18K gold is not affected by salt or chlorine water. It keeps its color, which makes gold the easy choice in the water.
Can you shower with brass jewelry?
We do not recommend it. Brass oxidizes easily when wet and should be kept dry.
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