Tarnish-Resistant Jewellery on the Gold Coast
Gold-filled and finished to resist tarnish, so your jewellery keeps its shine wear after wear.
THE TARNISH-RESISTANT DIFFERENCE
Why Gold-Filled Jewellery Won't Tarnish
Tarnish happens when the metal in a piece of jewellery reacts with air, moisture and the natural oils on your skin, causing it to discolour or fade over time. Thin gold plating is especially prone to this, as the exposed base metal beneath it tarnishes quickly once the plating wears through. Our jewellery is gold-filled, meaning a thick layer of real 14K gold is bonded to a brass core, giving it far more protection than plating. That's why Mae Bespoke pieces keep their shine through daily wear, sun and salt water.
Tarnish-resistant Jewellery
A Thick Layer of Genuine Gold
Gold-filled pieces contain up to 100 times more gold than plated jewellery, so there's no thin surface layer to wear away and expose the metal underneath.
Resists Fading & Discolouration
Where plated jewellery dulls and discolours within months, our gold-filled pieces hold their colour and shine, even with everyday wear.
Built for Everyday Life
From the beach to the office and back again, our tarnish-resistant pieces are designed to be worn daily without losing their lustre.
Frequently asked questions
What actually causes jewellery to tarnish?
Tarnish happens when metal reacts with air, moisture, sweat and everyday chemicals like perfume or sunscreen. Base metals oxidise quickly, and once a thin gold-plated layer wears through, that reaction shows up as fading, dullness or a greenish tinge. Gold-filled jewellery avoids this because the gold layer is thick enough to keep that reaction from ever reaching the surface.
Will tarnish-resistant jewellery ever fade?
Not the way plated jewellery does. Because the gold layer on our gold-filled pieces is so much thicker, it won't wear thin or expose the brass underneath. With basic care, your jewellery will keep its colour and shine for years, not months.
Do I need to take my jewellery off to shower or exercise?
No need. Our tarnish-resistant, gold-filled pieces are made to handle everyday life, including the shower and light exercise. We'd just suggest avoiding prolonged soaking in chlorine or harsh chemicals, and giving your jewellery a quick pat dry after it gets wet.
How can I keep my jewellery from tarnishing for as long as possible?
Store pieces flat or hanging rather than tangled together, avoid direct contact with perfume, chlorine and harsh cleaning products, and give them a gentle wipe with a soft cloth after wearing. These simple habits go a long way toward keeping gold-filled jewellery tarnish-free for years.
Is tarnish-resistant jewellery the same as solid gold?
Not quite, but it's the next best thing. Gold-filled has a brass core rather than being solid gold all the way through, which keeps it far more affordable. What matters for tarnish resistance is the thick outer layer of real gold, and that's identical in principle to solid gold, just at a fraction of the price.