How to Care for Your Permanent Jewelry

One of the best things about permanent jewelry is how little care it actually needs. Unlike traditional bracelets with clasps that snag and require storage, your welded piece simply stays on — through showers, sleep, workouts, and everyday life.

That said, a little mindful care goes a long way in keeping your chain looking bright and beautiful for years. Here's what you need to know.

What to Expect From Each Metal

14k Gold Filled

Gold filled is our most maintenance-free option. The thick gold layer is highly resistant to tarnish, and the piece can go through virtually any normal daily activity — including showering, swimming, and working out — without losing its appearance. Wipe it down occasionally with a soft cloth. That's about it.

Sterling Silver

Sterling silver is beautiful and hypoallergenic, but it will tarnish over time — especially in humid climates or with frequent salt water exposure. When you notice darkening, polish it back to bright with a silver polishing cloth (available at any jewelry or department store). It restores to its original finish easily.

Solid Gold

Solid gold is the most maintenance-free of all. It will not tarnish, corrode, or change appearance. No polishing required — ever.

Everyday Wear: What's Safe and What's Not

Showering

Yes — shower freely. Your permanent jewelry is designed to go through normal daily hygiene. In fact, rinsing it with plain water is good for the piece. Just avoid soaking it in soap-heavy water for extended periods, and pat it dry afterward.

Swimming: Ocean, Pool, and Hot Tub

Ocean swimming is generally fine — especially for gold filled and solid gold. Sterling silver will tarnish faster with prolonged saltwater exposure, but will polish right back to bright. Chlorinated pools are safe for all metals in normal use; just rinse the piece off after your swim. Hot tubs: the high chemical concentration can be harsher on sterling silver over time. Gold filled and solid gold are much more resistant.

Exercise & Sweating

Completely fine. Sweat is actually mild enough that it won't cause any damage to permanent jewelry metals. Rinse with water if you notice residue building up over time.

What To Avoid

The two things that actually require care:

• Harsh cleaning chemicals — bleach, oven cleaner, concentrated pool chemicals, heavy-duty cleaning products. These can damage any metal. Remove rings and bracelets if you're cleaning with these products (or wear gloves).
• Chlorine in beauty products — some hair treatments and permanent dyes use strong chemicals. Keep your piece protected during these processes.
• Abrasive scrubbing — don't scrub your permanent jewelry with rough materials. A soft cloth is all you need.

Cleaning Your Permanent Jewelry

For a quick refresh, dip the piece in a small bowl of warm water with a single drop of dish soap. Gently rub with your fingertip or a soft-bristled toothbrush, then rinse with clean water and pat dry. That's it — no jewelry cleaner needed, no tools required.

For sterling silver that has tarnished: use a sterling silver polishing cloth (available at any department or jewelry store) and buff gently in one direction. Tarnish lifts quickly and the piece looks brand new. You may need to do this every few months depending on how much water and humidity exposure your piece gets.

When Will My Permanent Jewelry Need to Be Removed?

Rarely, if ever. Medical procedures are the most common reason to remove permanent jewelry:

• MRI scans (rings, bracelets, and necklaces near the scan area may need to come off)
• Surgeries involving the limb or area near the piece
• Some tattoo procedures over or near the jewelry

If you need to remove your piece for a medical procedure, we can cut it off safely and re-weld it back on at your next visit. This is normal and doesn't damage the chain — we simply add a small connector link. Contact us and we'll take care of it.