Why opt for stainless steel jewelry

Are you on the lookout for stainless steel rings? Indeed, this alloy is making forays into the world of jewelry making. There are many factors that make it ideal for jewelry making:

• Its affordability

• Durability

• Strength

• Resistance to corrosion

These properties make it an ideal metal to use for making jewelry. At the same time, it can be manufactured as compared to the precious metals and stones that are rare in their availability. These factors contribute to low prices of such jewelry items.

Different grades and properties of stainless steel

Today there are more than 150 types of stainless steel. Every such type is known to serve different purposes in different industries, from decorative purposes to building roofs as well as in implants for human bodies such as for joint replacements. Stainless steel is an alloy that contains iron, chromium, carbon and other metals in traces like nickel. When this alloy is used to make jewelry the 316L grade steel is used. Such an alloy contains small amount of carbon, higher levels of chromium and small amount of nickel. Some jewelers use the 316LVM grade which is a metal that is produced in vacuum. That helps the alloy to be used for smoother surfaces. Another grade of stainless steel that is used is 317L.

Stainless steel has become a popular choice in fashion jewelry making and for many reasons. This alloy is impervious to stains and scratches. Thus, it can be anodized and colors can be added to it. Thus, you could have stainless steel rings in pale gold colors or pink gold hues as well as rich and glossy black shades. Such colors make rings and chains unique and popular among modern customers. At the same time, such jewelry is able to retain their shape even if one wears them regularly and has an active lifestyle. The stylish finishes that are given to stainless steel jewelry make them popular among modern men and women. The affordability of such jewelry also attracts people to such fashion accessories.

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