The jewellery will not immediately rust when exposed to water, however we do recommend removing all jewellery before swimming, showering or bathing, especially in salt water or chlorine. Even though our plating is made to be very thick and durable, this will ensure that your plating lasts for as long as possible with minimal to no tarnishing. We recommend regular polishing of your pieces using a dry microfibre polishing cloth or one of our specialised jewellery polishing cloths and storing in original packaging in a cool dry place.