Necklaces

Anti Tarnish Necklaces and Gold Plated Necklaces for Women

A necklace should not need managing. The Pariaa demi fine necklace collection is built around anti tarnish, water resistant pieces that go on before work and stay on through the commute, the long meeting and the dinner you did not plan to attend. We are a hypoallergenic skin safe jewellery label. Every design carries 18K gold plating, and each one is kept light enough that you stop noticing it by mid morning.

What is an anti tarnish gold plated necklace for women?

An anti tarnish necklace is one where the gold finish sits over a stable base metal and is bonded through PVD or electroplating, so it resists the dulling and discolouration that air, sweat and moisture cause over time.

One honest note, because it matters more than a marketing line. Plating is a layer, not solid gold. Cared for properly it holds its shine for a long stretch. Sprayed with perfume and left tangled in a drawer, no plating survives. We would rather say that upfront than promise something plated jewellery cannot do.

What you will find in this demi fine collection

• Pendant necklaces such as the Heart of Gold Necklace, a sparkling heart on a 40cm chain with a 5cm extender
• Necklace sets, including the Red Velvet Set, for weddings and festive dressing
• Slim everyday chains that sit flat under a collar and layer without knotting
• Designs finished with freshwater pearls, semi precious stones and high grade cubic zirconia

Base metals vary by design across surgical grade stainless steel and premium alloys, always with 18K gold plating on top. Every piece is nickel free and lead free.

How do you choose a gold plated necklace for women?

• Start with the neckline. Round necks take a short pendant well. Deeper or open necklines carry a longer chain.
• Look for an extender. A 40cm chain with 5cm of adjustment gives you two lengths from one necklace.
• Choose weight over size. Light pieces get worn daily. Heavy ones stay in the box.
• Think about repetition. If you will wear it three times a week, pick the quiet design, not the loud one.

When to wear gold plated necklace for women?

Most of it is ordinary, and that is the point. Office days, a cousin’s mehendi, Sunday brunch, a 5am airport queue. A slim gold plated chain works under a kurta and over a plain black dress with equal ease. Pair a pendant with studs from the earrings collection for something restrained, or let a necklace set carry the whole look and keep everything else bare. If you layer, leave about 5cm between chains so each one still reads on its own.

How to care for anti tarnish jewellery 

As this range of demi fine jewellery is made of copper alloy and stainless steel, you need to care for a long lasting usage.

• Put your necklace on last, after perfume, moisturiser and hair spray
• Keep it away from chlorine and household chemicals
• Wipe it with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid chemical jewellery cleaners, which strip plating
• Store each piece in a cool, dry place in its own pouch or box so nothing scratches 

Browse the full necklace collection, then pair it with bracelets, rings or something from new arrivals in the same finish. An adjustable chain also makes it a safe gift, since you do not need a size. Returns stay open for two days from delivery, so a piece you are unsure about is not a piece you are stuck with.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will an anti tarnish necklace ever tarnish?

It resists tarnishing far longer than ordinary plated jewellery, but no plating is permanent. How you care for it decides how long the shine lasts.

Can I wear it in water?

Our necklaces are water resistant, so rain, sweat and washing your hands are fine. Chlorinated pools and sea water are not.

Is gold plated jewellery safe for sensitive skin?

Pariaa pieces are nickel free and lead free, and made to be safe for all skin types.

What is demi fine jewellery?

It sits between fashion and fine jewellery. Quality base metals, thick gold plating, real pearls and stones, at a price that is not an investment decision.

How long is a Pariaa necklace?

Lengths differ by design. The Heart of Gold Necklace, for example, is 40cm with a 5cm extender.