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Does Ellie Vail tarnish? Is it waterproof?
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Tarnish-resistance score · 9/10
Very unlikely to tarnish in normal wear.
Gold PVD plating (1.5-2 microns) over stainless steel.
Materials & claims
- Materials
- stainless steel
- Coatings
- PVD
- Waterproof claim
- yes (swim, shower, sweat; avoid lotions/perfume)
- Hypoallergenic / nickel
- Made from hypoallergenic stainless steel
- Care claim
- 'You can swim, shower and sweat in our jewelry'
- Warranty
- Lifetime color-fade warranty (stated on wholesale FAQ); replacement with proof of purchase
Covers tarnish: yes - Price range
- $25–$90 (median $35)https://ellievailjewelry.com/products.json (public catalog, pulled 2026-10-18) · 10th–90th percentile of listed products
Real wear reports
Overall: Positive. Recommended on r/jewelry as 'the only waterproof that has actually been waterproof'.
- r/jewelry — Several users recommend it as genuinely waterproof
https://www.reddit.com/r/jewelry/comments/1bu2kw9/what_online_stores_have_quality_waterproof_jewelry/
How this score was built
Material base: 8/10. Stainless steel + PVD coating: steel won't rust/tarnish; PVD color is hard-wearing but can eventually wear at friction points.
Wear-report adjustment: +1 (wear reports mostly positive).
Final: 9/10. Read the full rubric →
Last checked 2026-10-18.
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