With the summer swimming season well underway it's time to remind you to TAKE YOUR JEWELRY OFF BEFORE YOU GET IN THE POOL. Or hot tub. Chlorine and bromine are very bad for gold jewelry. White gold is the most vulnerable but we have seen yellow gold affected also, although to a lesser degree. The damage is cumulative, meaning the longer the gold is exposed to the chemicals , the more serious the damage. Also, The damaging effect occurs faster in warmer water, like hot tu