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It’s a common question: can you wear your favorite sparkly piece in the shower? While cubic zirconia itself is a durable stone, the short answer is generally no. It’s not recommended to shower with your cubic zirconia jewelry to ensure it stays beautiful for as long as possible. Here’s why.

The Stone vs. The Setting

Cubic zirconia itself is a hard and durable stone, but it’s not indestructible. The more significant concern with showering is not the stone itself, but the metal it’s set in and the soapy, chemical-rich environment of the shower.

Risk to the Metal Setting

The primary risk when you shower with jewelry is to the metal setting, not the cubic zirconia. Showering exposes your jewelry to soaps, shampoos, and conditioners which can leave a thin, dull film on the metal. Over time, this can make the metal look lackluster.

More importantly, if your jewelry is made of plated metals (like brass or silver plated with gold), prolonged exposure to water and chemicals can cause the plating to tarnish, discolor, or wear off more quickly.

Risk to the Stone

Cubic zirconia stones are generally water-resistant, but they can still be affected. Many soaps and shower products contain chemicals that can leave a residue on the stone, dulling its signature brilliance and fire.

Risk of Loss or Damage

The shower is also a slippery environment. There’s a higher risk of dropping your jewelry and potentially chipping or damaging the stone, or losing it down the drain entirely.

What Jewelry Experts Say

Nearly all jewelry retailers and experts advise against showering with fine jewelry. The advice is consistent across the board:

• Protect Your Plating: For plated jewelry, retailers like Banana Republic Factory explicitly state that pieces “should not be worn in the shower, while swimming, or during exercise” to protect the plating from damage.

• Avoid Dulling and Erosion: Brands like Wolf & Badger and Editorialist recommend removing jewelry before showering or swimming to avoid damage from soaps, chlorine, and salt water, which can dull or erode precious metals and gemstones.

For more detailed care advice, you can explore the International Gem Society’s guide to jewelry care and the Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA) tips on jewelry maintenance.

What About “Water-Resistant” Jewelry?

Some higher-end brands may offer jewelry with a protective lacquer coating that makes it water-resistant. However, even these brands will typically still recommend removing your cubic zirconia jewelry before showering to ensure its longest possible lifespan. A water-resistant coating is for occasional splashes, not for daily exposure to hot water and soaps.

How to Protect Your Cubic Zirconia Jewelry

To keep your cubic zirconia jewelry looking its best:

1. Remove before showering – Make it a habit to take off your jewelry before stepping into the shower or bath.

2. Apply products first – Put on lotions, perfumes, and hairspray قبل putting on your jewelry to prevent residue buildup.

3. Clean regularly – Follow our guide on how to properly clean and care for cubic zirconia jewelry to maintain its sparkle.

4. Store properly – Keep pieces in a dry, lined jewelry box away from humidity.