Stainless steel jewelry - get to know it better

Surgical steel a very fashionable and modern material that is used in the production, including jewelry, but not only. Jewelry made from this type has become quite popular, especially due to the fact that it looks like silver and has a more affordable price. In addition, surgical steel is much stronger than silver, palladium silver, or base gold, so surgical steel jewelry it will also be more resistant to possible scratches. It does not oxidize, corrode and does not change color during use, to the delight of users. 

Surgical steel - what is it really? 

Surgical steel (i.e stainless steel, stainless steel or jewelry) is a type of steel that is used in medicine for the production of surgical instruments, as well as in non-medical situations such as piercing various parts of the body. It is mainly used in the manufacture of wristwatches, anklets, wrist bangles, wedding rings, necklaces and earrings.

Stainless steel is a raw material that is not very difficult in terms of processing, and also does not require special knowledge and skills. From it you can get various aesthetic and original shapes and forms. In general classification, surgical steel can be divided into 4 different series:

• surgical steel 200 - contains nickel, manganese and chromium,
• was surgical 300 - It contains nickel and chromium. This is the most corrosion-resistant series (the process of gradual degradation of raw materials between the environment and their surface),
• was surgical 400 - consists exclusively of chromium,
• was surgical 500 - contains a small amount of chromium. 

Advantages of surgical steel in jewelry

first of all on the positive sideSurgical steel jewelry is very similar to silver or gold jewelry. Surgical steel is very safe for our skin because does not cause allergic reactions. In addition, it gives a lot of opportunities for making various ornaments, shapes and forms, which as a result do not lose their qualities too quickly, do not get damaged, do not fade or change color. Surgical steel can be easily metallized (for example, coated with a thin layer of gold during a physicochemical process). So, among other things, gilded jewelry is made.

Surgical steel 316L in jewelry

The designation 316L surgical steel is the best alloy for the production of various kinds of jewelry. Its most important features include: 

• high surface resistance to scratches and abrasion, unlike other soft metals,
• high hardness, preventing breakage and damage,
• may have a matte, polished or shiny surface,
• has an anti-corrosion layer that protects the jewelry from oxidation,
• Its color is very stable, which means that jewelry made from it has its own UV protection that prevents color change caused by the influence of natural light coming from outside. 

Nowadays, thanks to constantly evolving techniques and jewelry technologies, we can choose jewelry made of surgical steel with different finishes and in various options, not only for everyday wear, but also for evening outings. 

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