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A former cosmetic chemist explains the real difference between vermeil, gold-filled, gold-plated and PVD — with the FTC definitions — and ranks the best affordable gold-tone jewelry that won't tarnish in 2026.

A former cosmetic chemist explains what "hypoallergenic" really means for earrings — why it is not the same as nickel-free — and ranks the best earrings for sensitive ears in 2026, from implant-grade titanium to budget surgical steel.

A former cosmetic chemist ranks the best waterproof jewelry brands of 2026 — what actually survives showers, pools and sweat, what is just "water-resistant," and how to tell the difference before you buy.

The one material that is waterproof, low-nickel and tarnish-resistant — and the everyday jewelry buying framework a former cosmetic chemist uses. Your hub for waterproof, hypoallergenic and non-tarnish picks.