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Stainless Steel Jewellery
Discover the perfect blend of low-maintenance and high-style with our stainless steel jewellery collection. Crafted for those seeking elegance without the fuss, stainless steel jewellery is hypoallergenic, making it suitable for all. Whether it's stainless steel rings or bracelets you're looking for, your ideal piece awaits.
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Stainless steel is a type of metal that’s very durable and maintains its colour and shine for decades. It has an elegant grey/silver-tone that’s similar to white gold and platinum. However, stainless steel is tougher than both of those metals. Stainless steel is made up of an alloy, or blend of other metals. This mix of metals means that stainless steel is resistant to rust and very tough, so it’s a perfect choice for crafting high quality jewellery and watches.
As well as stainless steel’s fantastic durability, resistance to corrosion and remarkable good looks, stainless steel is also very hypoallergenic, making it an excellent choice for anyone with sensitive skin.
Stainless steel is one of the toughest metals used in jewellery and watch making. It’s especially desirable because it’s known as being naturally resistant to corrosion and rust. If you look after your stainless steel watch and stainless steel jewellery, you should expect it to continue to be rust-free for decades.
However, it’s possible that your stainless steel watch or jewellery might tarnish if it’s been exposed to damaging chemicals, grease, excess moisture, salt water, or heat over an extended period of time. Taking steps to clean and care for your stainless steel jewellery will ensure it looks fabulous for a long time.
One of the great things about digital watches, apart from their clear and easy-to-read display and accurate timekeeping is that many of them come chock-a-block full of other features.
It varies with each watch of course, but you can expect to find digital watches with date displays, alarms, timers, stopwatches, and backlighting. Some digital watches will also be solar powered, have smartphone connectivity, auto calendar, world clocks, compasses, barometers, heart rate monitors, led lights and even GPS capabilities!
Here are some tips for how to clean stainless steel jewellery and watches to keep them looking their best. Before you clean your stainless steel watch, make sure that it’s water-resistant and that the crown (the small button in the side of the watch) is fully pushed in so that water can’t get into the mechanism.
Next grab your cleaning supplies: warm water, mild dish soap, a soft lint-free cloth, and a soft toothbrush.
- If you’re cleaning a stainless steel wedding band without any gemstones, you can soak the ring for 15 - 20 minutes to loosen any dirt or oils. Then rinse off and pat dry with a soft lint-free cloth.
- For more intricate jewellery or watches, dip the soft toothbrush into the soapy water and gently rub the crevices to remove any grime. Then rinse under warm running water to remove any soap residue. Pat dry.
- If you’re not sure if your stainless steel watch is waterproof, bring it into a Hoskings store to be professionally cleaned and maintained.
Although stainless steel and silver look similar, there are some major differences between stainless steel and silver. Firstly, stainless steel is a man-made alloy (mix) of metals. Whereas silver is a naturally occurring product known as a precious metal, making it quite rare and therefore more expensive.
Silver usually has a higher shine than stainless steel but can be prone to tarnishing over time and usually requires more care to keep it looking shiny. On the other hand, stainless steel is very resistant to rust and tarnish and is relatively low maintenance.
There are many good reasons to buy stainless steel jewellery. We’ll list our top good ideas to buy stainless steel jewellery here:
- Classic look – Stainless steel jewellery and watches are usually finished with a high-shine mirror finish that looks expensive and chic. The neutral colour matches every outfit and looks timeless.
- Durable – Stainless steel is a super-strong metal that won’t discolour or rust easily.
- Affordable – Because stainless steel is manufactured from a mix of other metals, it’s very cost-effective. Many jewellers choose this wonderful metal to make quality jewellery and watches that look amazing without the crazy price tag.
- Hypoallergenic – Stainless steel is hypoallergenic which means that it’s the perfect choice for people with sensitive skin.