Jewelry material types that require the least amount of care include:
Stainless Steel: Stainless steel is a popular choice for waterproof jewelry due to its corrosion resistance and durability. It is sweatproof and tarnish-free, making it ideal for everyday wear, especially for those with sensitive skin.
Titanium: Titanium is a lightweight and extremely durable metal that is known for its resistance to corrosion and tarnish. It is also completely hypoallergenic, making it suitable for those with sensitive skin.
Platinum: Platinum is a precious metal that is known for its durability and resistance to tarnish. It is one of the rarest and most valuable metals, making it a premium option for jewelry. Platinum is also completely hypoallergenic, making it suitable for those with sensitive skin.
Gold: Gold is a precious metal that is resistant to tarnish. The pureness of gold content can range from 10K - 24K, with 24K being pure solid gold, and any of the lower numbers usually a gold alloy with another metal. While gold does not tarnish, it can still be affected by sweat, which may cause it to lose its shine over time or accumulate dirt and grime. To keep your gold jewelry looking its best, it is recommended to clean it regularly with some mild jewelry cleaner, or a solution of warm water and mild soap.
Jewelry material types that require some amount of care include:
Plated Jewelry: Plated jewelry (e.g., gold plating, rhodium plating) has been highly popular, since they offer the look of premium materials for a quarter of gold sale prices. Most plated jewelry is often water resistant and tarnish resistant, with proper care. Here at Palmera Polo, we ensure that all of our plated jewelry are thickly plated, especially pieces that are popular for everyday wear (e.g., bangle bracelets, gold bracelets, earrings such as huggie hoops or studs, anklets, and rings) to ensure the durability of your jewelry.
Sterling Silver: Sterling silver is a popular and widely used material for jewelry due to its attractive appearance and versatility. However, silver can tarnish over time due to oxidation, creating a darkened or dull appearance. To keep your silver jewelry looking its best, it is recommended to clean it regularly with a small toothbrush to brush away the tarnish, some mild jewelry cleaner, or a solution of warm water and mild soap.
Jewelry materials or stones that are not tarnish-free or waterproof
Pearls: Pearls are made out of biological material, which mean that under everyday use and exposure to harsh chemicals, it can corrode. Avoid exposing pearls to chlorine, bleach, perfumes, lotions, or any other household chemicals.
Copper, Brass, or Bronze: Copper, brass, or bronze will tarnish easily when exposed to oxygen over time. Brass also does not make good waterproof jewelry, as water will age the material and tarnish faster.
For those with an active lifestyle (e.g., equestrians), it is never a good idea to wear jewelry that is flowy or dangly, since the risks of jewelry getting caught on equipment is high. If you want to wear earrings, opt for small studs, small hoop earrings, and avoid dangly earrings. As for chain necklaces, anything with a shorter chain (e.g., choker length) that can easily be tucked away under a shirt would be the safest option. Bangles or chain bracelets should fit snugly to avoid getting caught on items around the barn.
Here at Palmera Polo, we design jewelry meant for your active life— from the barn to your everyday. Palmera Polo has a selection of high-quality, beautiful jewelry that is waterproof, sweatproof, and tarnish-free-- perfect for everyday wear. We strive to create and curate options for people with active lifestyles, and specifically source the following materials - stainless steel, gold-plated (miniscule layer of gold is plated over a base metal), 18K gold, and sterling silver. Check out our best sellers which have proven to be highly durable. Stay tuned for our product launches, and please hit subscribe for more updates!