Can You Swim With Your Jewellery On?

Hand wearing gold rings, trailing fingers through clear water

Summer plans don't wait for you to take your jewellery off. Neither should you.

Whether it's the ocean, the pool or a spontaneous dip, here's what you need to know about swimming with your jewellery on.

Salt water and chlorine, explained

Salt water and chlorine are two of the harshest things jewellery can face. Both can react with certain metals over time, which is why many people take everything off before they swim.

PAPAIA is made from premium stainless steel, which is built to resist corrosion. Our gold pieces are finished with PVD, where the gold is bonded to the steel so it's made to stay gold.

So yes, you can swim in it. Ocean, pool, lake. Your jewellery is made to keep up.

A few tips for swimming with jewellery

Waterproof doesn't mean you can't be a little clever about it. These are the habits we swear by:

Rinse after you swim. A quick rinse under fresh water washes away salt and chlorine. It's the easiest way to keep your pieces looking their best.

Pat dry. A soft towel is all you need. Especially for chains and detailed designs.

Check your clasps and earring backs. Waves are strong. Make sure everything is secure before you head into the surf.

Watch your rings in cold water. Fingers shrink slightly in cold water, so rings can feel looser than usual. If a ring is already a little big, keep it on dry land.

Sunscreen first, jewellery second. Let your sunscreen sink in before you put your pieces on.

What to wear to the beach

Some pieces just feel made for summer. A few favourites:

From the water to dinner

The best part about wearing jewellery that can swim? You don't have to plan your day around it. Beach in the morning, dinner at night, same pieces.

Made to be worn on repeat.

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