# Can you wear jewelry in the shower, pool or sea?

> Which jewelry can get wet and which cannot: shower, chlorinated pool, sea, sports and sleep; day-to-day care tips for gold, silver, pearls and steel.

- Source: https://www.711grados.com/en/wearing-jewelry-in-shower-pool-and-sea/
- Language: en
- Note: This entry was drafted with the help of AI and is pending review by the author.
- Published: 2026-07-11
- Updated: 2026-07-11
- Translation (es): https://www.711grados.com/es/joyas-en-la-ducha-piscina-y-mar/
- Author: Sandra Sánchez
- Site: 711 Grados (https://www.711grados.com/)

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It depends on the material. As a general rule, it is best to take jewelry off before getting wet, but some materials tolerate more than others.

## Shower

**Solid gold, platinum and steel** survive a shower, although soap leaves a film that dulls the shine. **Silver** can tarnish sooner. Gold-plated pieces, costume jewelry, pearls and porous stones should not get wet.

## Pool

Chlorine damages metals: it can discolor and weaken gold and silver and it ruins pearls and platings. Take jewelry off before swimming.

## Sea

Salt and sand scratch and corrode. If you wear it, rinse with fresh water and dry afterwards.

## Sports and sleep

Sweat speeds up tarnish and wear, and knocks can bend chains and loosen settings. Take it off to work out and to sleep.

## Order when dressing

Put jewelry on **last**, after lotion, perfume and hairspray, and take it off **first** when you get home.

## See also

- [How to store jewelry so it does not get damaged](https://www.711grados.com/en/how-to-store-jewelry/)
- [Professional maintenance: what a jeweler checks and how often](https://www.711grados.com/en/professional-jewelry-maintenance/)
- [Why jewelry turns your skin green](https://www.711grados.com/en/why-does-jewelry-turn-skin-green/)