Stainless steel jewelry

Over the past couple of years, stainless steel jewelry has become a famous trend. Whether it’ braceletsrings or necklaces, stainless steel designs have become vogue among the customers. Moreover with better availability of tools and techniques, today the designers can set new design trends in the market. Today stainless steel jewelry is considered to set a new design norm in the market and to set a creative approach as a work of art and a style statement rather than just a piece of jewelry. There are a variety of designs and styles being made with stainless steel. The designs in stainless steel vary from being traditional, quirky, and trendy famous among both men and women.

 Style variety among women and men

Although the designs made by stainless steel are for both men and women, it would not be wrong to say that 80% of the consumers of stainless steel are men. Especially the stainless steel bracelets are in high demand.

Although women are more interested in gold or diamond jewelry, over the past couple of years, stainless steel jewelry has also crept into the women-centric market. The metal used in designing women’s jewelry is family-free from nickel and carbon content. Since it helps to prevent any abrasion which could result from nickel or carbon. One of the major reasons for stainless steel to mark its position in the women-centric market is mainly due to its rich and highly attractive look.

The characteristic of stainless steel allows it to create a versatility of designs that can be modeled in a variety of styles and create a statement on its own through its shape, texture, and sheen. Another major advantage of stainless steel is that it offers designs at a much lower cost as compared to silver jewelry. Also, the large pieces of jewelry might often get scratches and dents in the case of silver, but not in the case of stainless steel as it is a durable alloy that can usually handle the wear and tear effectively.

Tips: Why do people wear stainless steel jewelry?

Stainless steel jewellery does not corrode. Its surface is resistant to oxidation and rusting meaning it keeps it's shine and looks. This is different from silver jewellery that can tarnish over time and oxidise with the air, giving it a black surface.

Stainless steel jewelry has become a timeless trend where both men and women can wear this jewelry any time and with anything they prefer, it can be worn to a party and even for casual use. One major reason for the fast pacing market is that it can retain its shape and is not as bendable. Moreover, this jewelry also does not get damaged very easily and remains in good shape. Another important feature of the jewelry is that it is sensitive to the skin and does not cause any allergic reaction and hence is safe and free from any unnecessary skin problems.

The jewelry-making industry is one of the main buyers of precious and semi-precious metals, including nickel that is used to make stainless steel. Stainless steel jewelry has a silver sheen, but unlike silver, it has a high resistance against corrosion, dings, dents, and scratches. Stainless steel is widely used in the jewelry-making industry since it can be used in many ways: from rings and bracelets to earrings, cufflinks, and watches.

Tips: How to keep stainless for Stainless Jewelry?

Aside from nickel, stainless steel contains chromium and carbon, and in order to become “stainless,” the metal must contain at least 12 percent chromium. Chromium is responsible for making it stainless by creating an invisible top layer that prevents oxygen from damaging the metal.

To identify jewelry that is made from stainless steel, one must look for a pair of numbers that refer to the amounts of chromium and nickel in it. An example would be a ring or a bracelet marked with “20/10,” which means that it contains 20 percent chromium and 10 percent nickel. It is necessary to know that the higher the numbers indicated, the more resistant it is to corrosion and rust.

Tips3: Stainless steel jewelry is functional, reliable and suitable for frequent everyday use

The nickel in stainless steel jewelry is tightly bound, meaning that it is safe for those with metal allergies since it won’t leak out. Another advantage of stainless steel is its prolonged sheen. Since it is extremely resistant to corrosion, it will not turn black like silver and it will always remain at room temperature to maintain its own town.

The aforementioned qualities of stainless steel make it a top choice for regular jewelry designers to use. With the right creativity and flair, the metal can be turned into posh pieces of clothing ornaments and accessories.

China lifestyle brand, Kingka announced its brand creation - Produced in China and designed by Germany jewelry Designer. “We have already been working on the material (stainless steel) and have been designing it since we entered the market, a decade ago. “Kingka CEO Rain added that she understands the jewelry market well, and that her experience in the industry suits the vision of the brand.

About Kingka Jewelry

Established in Guangzhou, China in 2001, Kingka Jewelry Design specializes in creative fashion jewelry design and manufacturing. Our jewelry pieces are a celebration of stainless steel and other elements to create exciting jewelry for both men and women.  We are a made to order jewelry service provider, catering to brands, chain stores, wholesalers and distributors.  Go to Kingka Jewelry Wholesale & Jewelry Customization services. 

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