anti-tarnish
adjective
an·ti-tar·nish
ˌan-tē-ˈtär-nish 
ˌan-tī-
variants
or less commonly antitarnish
: designed to check or prevent the accumulation of tarnish
storing silver in an anti-tarnish bag
anti-tarnish cloths
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These stunning work-to-play pieces feature rust-free, anti-tarnish stainless steel, along with water-safe freshwater pearls.
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Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
What separates Hey Harper’s waterproof technology apart from other anti-tarnish brands is its 10x fortifying PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition process).
—Shelby Hyde, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2024
The affordable collaboration did not forfeit quality–the pieces are waterproof, hypoallergenic, anti-tarnish, and e-coated for long-lasting wear.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
It's lined with the same anti-tarnish fabric as many others on this list, and each piece is responsibly sourced from a Responsible Jewelry Council (RJC) member.
—Sarah Madaus, Town & Country, 10 July 2023
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Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
What separates Hey Harper’s waterproof technology apart from other anti-tarnish brands is its 10x fortifying PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition process).
—Shelby Hyde, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2024
The affordable collaboration did not forfeit quality–the pieces are waterproof, hypoallergenic, anti-tarnish, and e-coated for long-lasting wear.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
It's lined with the same anti-tarnish fabric as many others on this list, and each piece is responsibly sourced from a Responsible Jewelry Council (RJC) member.
—Sarah Madaus, Town & Country, 10 July 2023
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“Anti-tarnish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-tarnish. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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