Waterproof Necklaces
WATERPROOF NECKLACES for Your Everyday Layers
WATERPROOF NECKLACES from DANSK Copenhagen bring together minimal chains and sculptural styles from current and earlier collections, including sale designs. Find a necklace to wear close every day, or add a different length to the favourites you already own.
More choice beyond this season
This is our wider waterproof necklace range, with designs spanning more than the current season. A fine chain adds a quiet detail to an open neckline. A bolder silhouette brings focus to a simple shirt or knit. Choose the shape and length that feel right for you.
How to layer your necklaces
Start with one necklace you love, then add a second at a different length. Leaving space between chains helps each design stand out. Keep the look simple with similar tones, or combine natural silver and gold tones for a more personal contrast. Check each necklace's measurements before choosing your layers.
316L steel in natural silver or ION-plated gold
The necklaces in this waterproof range are made from 316L surgical steel, chosen for its resistance to corrosion and tarnishing. Silver designs carry the natural tone of the steel, solid to the core, with no silver coating. Gold designs are ION plated for lasting colour. Our hypoallergenic necklaces are designed for comfortable daily wear, although individual skin sensitivities vary.
A little care goes a long way
Rinse and gently dry your necklace after salt water or chlorine, and avoid harsh chemicals. Store chains separately to reduce tangling. Pearl details and other decorative elements may need extra care, so follow the individual product guidance. Choose jewellery to keep and enjoy, not to replace.
Explore the full waterproof jewellery range to find earrings, bracelets and rings to wear alongside your necklace.
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316L Stainless Steel — Designed for Water
Every DANSK Copenhagen waterproof necklace is made from 316L stainless steel — a grade so corrosion-resistant it holds its finish through showers, swimming, sweat, and salt water without a second thought. No removing before the pool. No storing away before the gym. Fully waterproof means exactly that — wear it and forget it.
Why 316L Steel Is Truly Waterproof
Most jewellery tolerates water. DANSK Copenhagen necklaces are designed for it. The 316L grade adds molybdenum to the steel alloy — the same reason it is known as marine grade. It resists salt, chlorine, and daily moisture at a level lower grades simply cannot match. Choose from gold plated necklaces finished with ION plating, or silver necklaces where the tone runs all the way through the metal. Both waterproof. Both permanent.
Shop by Style
Explore waterproof necklaces across every style — short necklaces that sit close to the collarbone, adjustable necklaces for versatility, classic panzer chains, and necklaces with freshwater pearls or cubic zirconia. Every design is made from the same 316L steel — the same waterproof standard, whatever you choose.
Designed in Copenhagen. Made to Be Worn Every Day.
From minimal chains to bold sculptural styles — necklaces that hold their own in the water, and everywhere else. Made with love. Designed to last.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all DNSK necklaces waterproof?
Yes — every DNSK necklace is made from 316L stainless steel, which is fully waterproof and corrosion-resistant. Wear them in the shower, swimming, or at the gym without compromise.
Can I wear my DNSK necklace in salt water?
Yes — 316L stainless steel is known as marine grade for a reason. It resists salt, chlorine, and daily moisture at a level lower grades cannot match. Rinse with fresh water after prolonged exposure to the sea as good practice.
Will the gold finish hold up in water?
Yes — DNSK gold necklaces are finished with 18K ION plating, which bonds directly onto the 316L steel with far greater force than standard gold plating. The steel base cannot tarnish, so nothing works against the gold from underneath.