tarnish-free jewelry

A former cosmetic chemist ranks the best waterproof jewelry brands of 2026 — what actually survives showers, pools and sweat, what is just "water-resistant," and how to tell the difference before you buy.

The one material that is waterproof, low-nickel and tarnish-resistant — and the everyday jewelry buying framework a former cosmetic chemist uses. Your hub for waterproof, hypoallergenic and non-tarnish picks.