Jewelry made of medical alloy "under gold"

Few people remain indifferent to the brilliance of gold. Almost every person has at least one piece of jewelry made from this precious metal - a pectoral cross, an engagement ring, earrings, etc. However, due to some high cost of this material, not everyone can afford stylish beautiful things made of gold. And here jewelry comes to the rescue.

Her fans of massive jewelry are especially fond of her. Some eminent fashion houses are engaged in the development and production of costume jewelry. Today, the design, assortment and, what is important, its quality are so diverse that even many stars do not hesitate to wear beautiful high-quality jewelry.

However, upon closer examination, it turns out that there is no gold as such in this alloy. The standard composition of stainless steel is 18% chromium and 10% nickel. The rest is made up of iron and other impurities of various metals. Some products are marked like this: 18/10.

It is smelted from iron and chromium with the addition of carbon and alloying components. Various additives provide "medical" steel with corrosion resistance. It is valued in the medical industry - tools and other elements for medical purposes are made from it.The fact is that stainless steel is very durable and resistant to mechanical damage.

If, for example, a scratch appears on a scalpel or on the dishes from which we eat, microbes form in it, which can subsequently enter the human body. From here came its name: surgical or medical.

However, jewelry is also made from it, and a lot of other useful things: watches, stationery, dishes, etc. Therefore, with the same success it can be called both stationery and jewelry.

• Visually it looks like an expensive jewelry made of high-grade gold.
• Does not harm human health, does not cause allergies,
• Leaves no marks on the skin
• Does not darken over time under the influence of water and sunlight Durability and long-term operation.
• Low cost compared to real precious metals.
• Versatility - can be used for everyday style, as well as an addition to a classic wardrobe or a sporty look.

Gold Plated - a very thin gold film is applied to the product with the help of an electric current. Gold Filled - at t 900C, plates in which a certain amount of gold is present are applied to the product by rolling PVD - applying gold vapor in a high-tech way using vacuum.

Due to the fact that the price of this alloy is ten times less than gold, some entrepreneurs are considering it as an option for their investments.This allows you to make a high margin on goods from the specified material. Moreover, there is little competition in this segment.

Due to their visual appeal and resistance to abrasion, medical alloy jewelry is very popular. Numerous reviews from the owners of medical alloy jewelry claim that it retains its original appearance for quite a long time. Piercing jewelry, earrings for primary ear piercing are made from this alloy. Thanks to hypoallergenic properties, such jewelry can be worn even by children.

Since the buyer is practically incapable of distinguishing gold jewelry from products made of simple steel “under gold”, many unscrupulous sellers take advantage of this and give out jewelry for jewelry.

To avoid disappointment when buying a fake, it is advisable to follow some simple rules:

• Buy products only from trusted stores whose reputation you trust.
• If you are buying jewelry in an unknown place or from a private person, pay attention to the presence of product markings.
• Check for sample. Sometimes a 316L mark is put instead of it - this is how it is marked in the USA, Britain and some other countries. In Russia, the marking 03X17H14M3 or 12X18H10 is accepted. The number after the letter X means the percentage of additional components in the composition of the alloy. This is how medical gold is marked.

• Since medical steel is a particularly durable material, and therefore does not have sufficient flexibility, the design for products made from it is concise, and the products themselves have exceptionally strict lines, devoid of any fantasy paraphernalia such as ornate weaves, rounded shapes and various curlicues.
• Any factory product must have a tag with information about where it was manufactured, its name, stamp and article number. If this is a gold item, the tag should also indicate the sample, as well as the weight of the item in grams, the price per gram and the final cost.
• Self-respecting manufacturers of luxury jewelry attach a certificate of quality assurance to each product.

Despite the fact that this material is quite durable, you should still refrain from using aggressive cleaning agents, because in this case the products will gradually lose their original luster and begin to fade.

Wipe jewelry with a soft cloth or sponge. If the jewelry began to darken from bathing in salt water, you can restore its former attractiveness by wiping it with a weak solution of vinegar.