Customer
Can I shower or swim wearing the gold-plated chain? Will it tarnish?
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Honestly, no — you should not shower or swim in the gold-plated chain. The plating is 2-micron 18kt over sterling silver, and chlorine, salt water, and soap residue all wear through plating faster than air does. With careful wear (off in the shower, off in the pool, stored dry), the plating typically holds color for 12-18 months. If you want a piece that handles daily wear including water, our solid 14kt gold chain in the same design is the upgrade — it costs about 4x but lasts a lifetime and never re-plates. Want me to send the solid 14kt option for comparison, or stick with the plated and grab care instructions?