Everything you need to know about protective coatings, water resistance truths, and keeping your finish radiant.
Anti-tarnish jewellery is crafted with a hypoallergenic brass or stainless steel core, plated with genuine gold, and then vacuum-sealed with a transparent, microscopic protective layer known as e-coating (electrophoretic deposition). This barrier blocks atmospheric moisture, air, and skin oils from touching the metal, preventing the oxidation that causes traditional costume jewellery to darken or turn skin green.
How our multi-layer finish compares to standard market imitation jewellery.
| Feature | Standard Imitation | Averza Anti-Tarnish |
|---|---|---|
| Plating Technique | Flash gold dip (0.05 microns) | Micro-plating (0.5–1.0 micron) |
| Protective Seal | None (exposed metal) | Polymer E-Coating Seal |
| Skin Allergy Safety | May contain nickel/lead | 100% Nickel-free & skin safe |
| Expected Luster Lifespan | 2–6 months | 1–3+ years with standard care |
| Green Skin Discoloration | Common with sweat | Never turns skin green |
Put jewellery on after applying perfume, hairspray, and lotions. The alcohol and chemicals in beauty products attack protective coatings.
Metal pieces rubbing against each other cause microscopic scratches. Keep each piece in its own air-tight pouch or velvet compartment.
After wearing, give your jewellery a 5-second gentle wipe with a dry microfiber cloth to remove natural skin oils before storing.
Chlorine in swimming pools and saline sweat during heavy workouts degrade metal luster faster than anything else. Take it off before working out.
Occasional exposure to clean tap water will not instantly damage high-grade anti-tarnish pieces. However, hot water, soaps, chlorine in pools, and salt in sea water break down the protective clear e-coating over time. We recommend removing all plated jewellery before showering and swimming for maximum lifespan.
No. Skin discoloration occurs when sweat reacts with copper or nickel in cheap alloys. Averza uses a nickel-free hypoallergenic barrier layer with micro-plated gold and protective sealing, preventing the metal-to-skin oxidation that causes green stains.
With proper dry storage and keeping it away from harsh perfumes, alcohol sanitizers, and chlorine, Averza anti-tarnish jewellery retains its finish and luster for 1 to 3+ years of regular wear.
Handcrafted necklaces, earrings, and bangles with premium e-coated finish.