Jewelry Care & Materials
How to care for your Stylr pieces, what they're made of, finding your ring size, and keeping them looking new.
Stylr jewelry is made to be worn — showering, sweating and swimming are fine. The care that actually matters is small: rinse with fresh water after the pool or the ocean, and dry the piece before it goes away.
Know what your piece is made of
Base metals, finishes and stones vary by style, so the product page for your specific piece is the authority on what it’s made from. Gold-tone pieces are plated or PVD-finished — not solid gold — unless a product page explicitly says otherwise. Where the articles below discuss PVD-coated 316L stainless steel, that guidance applies to the styles whose product page lists that construction.
Stones need more care than the metal
The metal on a plated piece is the durable part. Porous and softer stones are the fragile part, and they’re where most “it looked different after a while” stories start. If your piece has stones, read the care article for those before treating it like a plain chain.
If the finish has changed
There’s a real difference between a piece that’s dirty and a piece whose plating is wearing, and they have different answers — one is a clean, the other may be a warranty claim. The articles below help you tell them apart before you write in.
- What is Stylr jewelry made of? Gold-tone Stylr pieces are plated or PVD-finished, not solid gold — the base metal varies by style. Where a product page lists PVD-coated 316L stainless steel, that construction resists water and tarnish. Check your product page for specifics.
- Caring for your Stylr jewelry Put jewelry on last, wipe it with a soft cloth now and then, and store it dry. Stylr's 316L pieces are waterproof, but limiting contact with lotions and perfumes keeps the gold tone its brightest for longest.
- Can I shower, swim, and sweat in my Stylr jewelry? Yes, for styles built on PVD-coated 316L stainless steel — check your product page. Showering, sweating, and swimming are fine for that construction, and rinsing with fresh water after the pool or ocean helps it look new even longer.
- My piece changed color — what should I do? First try a gentle wipe with a soft cloth, since buildup from lotion or perfume often looks like discoloration. If the color has genuinely changed, email info@stylr.us — it's covered by our lifetime color warranty.
- How do I clean my Stylr stainless steel jewelry? Warm water, a drop of mild soap, and a soft cloth — that's it. Skip abrasives and ultrasonic cleaners. Here's the quick routine, with a link to the full guide.
- How do I clean my gold-plated pieces without wearing off the plating? Gentle only — warm soapy water and a soft cloth. No abrasives, no chemical dips, no scrubbing. That's how you clean PVD gold-tone pieces without touching the finish.
- Will my Stylr jewelry turn my skin green? No, for styles built on 316L stainless steel — check your product page. Green or black marks come from copper and brass in cheap alloys, and 316L has no copper or brass base, so those pieces don't react that way.
- Does Stylr jewelry tarnish? No, for styles built on 316L stainless steel — check your product page. That alloy is tarnish-resistant by design, and the PVD gold finish is bonded to the steel rather than dipped on, which is why that construction holds up to daily wear.
- Can my Stylr jewelry rust? No, for styles built on 316L surgical stainless steel — check your product page. That alloy is highly corrosion-resistant, the same grade trusted in marine and medical settings, and won't rust with normal wear.
- How do I keep my Stylr jewelry from tarnishing? Styles built on 316L stainless steel resist tarnish on their own, but three easy habits keep any plated jewelry brightest — put it on last, wipe it after wear, and store it dry and separate.
- How do I store and travel with my jewelry without tangling or scratching? Store pieces dry, separate, and untangled — clasp chains closed and lay them flat. For travel, a small pouch or soft-lined case keeps everything from rubbing and knotting.
- My huggie or hoop clasp won't open or close — how do I fix it? Huggies open on a small hinge — find the latch, open gently along its natural arc, and never force or pry it. Here's the technique, with a link to the full walkthrough.
- How do I tell if my gold plating is wearing vs. just dirty? Grime looks like a dull, even film that cleans off; real plating wear shows as silver-tone steel peeking through at high-contact spots and doesn't return after cleaning. Here's how to check.