18K Gold-Plated

Gold-tone jewelry, described by style. Products in this collection are gold-plated or PVD-finished rather than solid gold unless the product page explicitly says otherwise. Base metals, coating methods, stones, and care vary; check the product page instead of inferring a 316L core from collection membership.

How 18K gold-plated stainless steel compares to vermeil

Gold vermeil uses gold over sterling silver; gold-plated or PVD-finished stainless-steel styles use a different base and coating system. Stylr also carries styles with other disclosed bases. Compare the product page's base metal, finish, and care rather than treating every gold-tone piece as the same construction.

Real-world wear: showers, sweat, sleep

Coating method and water guidance vary by style. Follow the product page before shower, pool, ocean, workout, or overnight wear, especially for pearls, shells, porous stones, glued settings, cords, and other decorative details. Avoid bleach and concentrated chemicals unless product-specific guidance says otherwise.

The honest material breakdown

Base metal, finish, coating method, stones, and care are listed by product. Eligible gold-plated stainless-steel styles display the Limited Lifetime Color Warranty before checkout; other plated styles display the 1-Year Color Warranty when it applies. A PVD label alone does not establish lifetime eligibility. Read the full terms.

Common questions

Will it fade? Any plated finish can change with wear. The applicable color-warranty tier is shown on the product page and governed by the full terms. Is this solid gold? No, unless the product page explicitly says otherwise; review the listed base metal and finish. Can I shower with it? Only when the complete style is identified as water-safe. Follow the product-specific care for chemicals, stones, and settings.