Chains of steel
It is unlikely that anyone would have thought before that jewelry could be made from steel, which is used to make medical instruments. Now surgical steel jewelry is rapidly becoming fashionable.
Some people treat them with disdain, but many have already managed to appreciate the advantages of products made from this wonderful material.
Peculiarities
Steel is a unique, noble metal that exudes strength and steadfastness. Thanks to its plastic properties, designers can give jewelry any shape, embody the most fantastic ideas. The steel chain can be combined with leather, textile, glass, acrylic elements and inserts. Decorating metal jewelry, it is often sprayed with gold. This adds not only spectacularity, but also resistance to various influences and durability.
We are talking about products made of steel grade 316L. It contains at least 12 percent chromium. The admixture of chromium creates a film that protects the steel from damage. Also as an impurity can be used: nickel, molybdenum, titanium, niobium. It is used in the medical, chemical and food industries, and more recently in the jewelry industry. What are the advantages of stainless steel jewelry? become?
Advantages
Products are ground and polished in a special way, which gives the metal a mirror shine and does not allow it to oxidize.Such steel does not rust and is resistant to fresh and sea water, does not require constant cleaning.
Medical grade 316L steel even has healing properties.
Using a different processing method, you can give the metal surface a matte sheen, which also looks quite impressive.
Accessories made of steel are stylish and fashionable, in no way inferior in terms of showiness to jewelry made of gold, silver or platinum. In appearance, they are difficult to distinguish from silverware.
They are hygienically safe, it is no coincidence that this steel is called surgical or medical. It does not contain substances harmful to the skin or the body and it is hypoallergenic.
Surgical stainless steel chains are strong and durable.
Jewelry is produced using the latest metal processing technologies, just like other jewelry, but unlike expensive precious metals, they are affordable.
There is a huge variety of accessories. They can be safely presented as a gift to a loved one, you can give it for a men's holiday - February 23. The most common option is, of course, a men's chain around the neck. It can be worn with both casual and formal wear, worn with T-shirts, shirts, sweaters.
You can create products of any shape, weaving, size. Outwardly, they differ little from products made from more expensive precious metals.
How to choose?
Men and women want to emphasize their attractiveness and individuality, but few would argue that men have a more limited choice of accessories. Jewelry steel products expand the choice of chains for men. It is believed that such accessories are suitable for straightforward, somewhat brutal and tough personalities.Of course, there is logic in these words, but as mentioned above, products can be given any shape and size, so there are numerous women's jewelry to choose from. For men, a sharper and more angular weaving (rhombo, rope, Byzantine) is suitable, while for women it is rounder and more intricate (Love, Nonna).
Choose your accessories carefully. Focus not only on the appearance, but also the length and size. The massiveness or lightness of the chain affects the visual perception of the length of the neck, and the color should be combined with the skin tone. Naturally, the chain should not rub the neck. Also, think about what clothes you will wear it with. A beautiful, but incorrectly chosen accessory will not look good on you.
In reviews of steel chains, people note the durability of jewelry, their visual similarity to silver and, of course, affordability.
