Does Gold Plated Jewellery Turn Black? The Truth Revealed.
Meta Description: Worried about your gold jewelry turning black? Learn why some jewelry fades and why ELAZO's 18k Gold Plated Stainless Steel stays shiny for years. Read the truth now.
One of the biggest fears when buying online jewelry is: "Will this turn black after I wear it twice?"
We have all been there. You buy a beautiful gold ring from a street shop or a random website, wear it to one party, and the next day—it’s black, green, or rusty. It’s frustrating, and it feels like a waste of money.
So, does all gold plated jewelry turn black? The honest answer is: It depends on the metal INSIDE.
Why Cheap Jewelry Turns Black
The reason most artificial jewelry turns black is because of the Base Metal. Most cheap jewelry (under ₹200) is made of Copper, Brass, or Alloy.
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The Chemistry: When Copper or Brass touches your sweat, perfume, or water, it reacts with oxygen. This reaction causes the gold polish to fade away instantly, revealing the dark, ugly metal underneath.
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The Result: Your skin turns green, and the jewelry looks like rusted iron.
The ELAZO Difference: Stainless Steel
At ELAZO, we solved this problem by changing the base metal. We don't use Copper or Brass. We use 316L Stainless Steel.
Here is why that matters:
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Stainless Steel Does Not Rust: Think about your kitchen spoons and forks. They are washed with water every single day for years. Do they ever turn black? No. We use that same strong metal for your jewelry.
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The "PVD" Gold Plating: We don't just "paint" the gold on. We use a high-tech process called PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) to bond Real 18k Gold to the steel. This makes the gold layer 10x thicker and stronger than normal polish.
So, Will ELAZO Jewelry Turn Black?
No. Because the base is Stainless Steel, it cannot turn black or rust.
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Can you wear it in the shower? Yes.
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Can you wear it while sweating in the gym? Yes.
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Can you wear it daily to the office? Absolutely.
However, over a very long time (1-2 years of heavy daily use), the gold color might become slightly lighter (turning into a lighter silver/gold tone), but it will never turn that ugly black or rusty green color.
How to Keep It Shiny Forever (3 Simple Tips)
Even though our jewelry is water-resistant, treating it like a baby makes it last even longer:
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Wipe it down: After wearing it all day in Chennai heat/sweat, just wipe it with a soft cloth before putting it in the box.
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Avoid direct perfume: Spray your perfume first, wait 1 minute, then wear your necklace. Alcohol in perfume can dull the shine over time.
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Store it separately: Keep it in the ELAZO box or a pouch so it doesn't get scratched by other keys or coins.
The Verdict
Stop wasting money on ₹150 rings that turn black in a week. Switch to ELAZO 18k Gold Plated Stainless Steel. It costs a little more (₹800-₹1000), but it lasts for years.
Ready to upgrade your collection? Check out our Water-Resistant Office Wear collection today.
