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Does BaubleBar tarnish? Is it waterproof?
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Tarnish-resistance score · 2/10
High tarnish risk; not a pick for 24/7 wear.
Gold-plated brass or zinc (separate 18k gold line).
Materials & claims
- Materials
- brasszincgold platingsolid gold
- Coatings
- gold plating
- Waterproof claim
- no
- Hypoallergenic / nickel
- unknown
- Care claim
- unknownSource: not found
- Warranty
- Quality guarantee for defects on arrival (photos within three business days); no tarnish warranty
Covers tarnish: no - Price range
- $25–$78 (median $48)https://www.baublebar.com/products.json (public catalog, pulled 2026-10-18) · 10th–90th percentile of listed products
Real wear reports
Overall: Negative. Reddit users report green skin staining and quick discoloration on standard pieces; Business Insider says 18k gold pieces held up better.
- r/FabFitFun — Negative quality reports
https://www.reddit.com/r/FabFitFun/comments/u74o0p/whats_the_bauble_bar_quality_like_ive_been/ - Business Insider — 18k gold line held up in showers
https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/style/baublebar-jewelry-review
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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