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Does Ana Luisa tarnish? Is it waterproof?

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Tarnish-resistance score · 3/10

Expect plating wear and tarnish with regular wear.

14k gold or rhodium plating over brass (brand says 'the majority' of pieces).

Materials & claims

Materials
brassgold platingrhodium platingvermeilsterling silversolid goldstainless steel
Coatings
gold platingrhodium platingvermeil
Waterproof claim
water-resistant (not waterproof)
Hypoallergenic / nickel
Claims all jewelry hypoallergenic; only 10K solid gold collection stated nickel-free; advises titanium/steel posts for sensitive ears
Care claim
Plated and vermeil pieces are 'designed to be water-resistant'; avoid sweat, pools, sunscreen, lotions; vermeil plating may fade with frequent wear
Warranty
2-year warranty from delivery; may apply against tarnishing, allergic reactions, water damage and breakage; one-time replacement pending availability
Covers tarnish: yes
Price range
unknown
unknown (catalog not publicly readable)

Real wear reports

Overall: Mixed. Some long-time wearers report no tarnish; others report plating coming off rings within a month and earrings tarnishing within a year. A Business Insider reviewer found its stainless steel chains slowly tarnished over a summer of swimming and sweating.

Tarnish reports: coming soon

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: 0 (wear reports mixed or not enough data).

Final: 3/10. Read the full rubric →

Last checked 2026-10-18.

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