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Does Alex and Ani tarnish? Is it waterproof?
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Tarnish-resistance score · 2/10
High tarnish risk; not a pick for 24/7 wear.
Recycled nickel-free brass with plating and anti-tarnish coatings (some sterling).
Materials & claims
- Materials
- brasscoppersterling silvergold plating
- Coatings
- gold plating
- Waterproof claim
- no
- Hypoallergenic / nickel
- Nickel-free brass
- Care claim
- Brass can tarnish with moisture, saltwater and chemicals
- Warranty
- 1-year warranty for physical defects incl. peeling coatings; tarnish not covered
Covers tarnish: no - Price range
- $22–$58 (median $38)https://www.alexandani.com/products.json (public catalog, pulled 2026-10-18) · 10th–90th percentile of listed products
Real wear reports
Overall: Negative. Reports commonly say brass/plated pieces tarnish or discolor within about a year.
- r/jewelry — Tarnish within about a year
https://www.reddit.com/r/jewelry/comments/1f0mkop/alex_and_ani_bracelets/
How this score was built
Material base: 3/10. Gold/rhodium plating over brass: plating wears, then brass tarnishes and can turn skin green.
Wear-report adjustment: −1 (wear reports mostly negative).
Final: 2/10. Read the full rubric →
Last checked 2026-10-18.
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