Out of the many alloys available, 304 Stainless Steel is the most popular grade. It is 18-20% chromium, 8-10.5% nickel, 0.08% carbon, plus iron and the trace elements listed above. It is commonly used in the food industry (sinks, beer/brewing, fruit juice handling, etc). Its corrosion and stain resistance qualities also make it a great product within the jewelry category.
]]>The rise and popularity of Stainless Steel in recent times is not surprising given the price fluctuations of other precious metals such as gold and silver. Popularity is not just in the United States but all over the world and isn't solely based on price. Stainless Steel is beginning to garner the same kind of attention among consumers as Silver did in the past. If you are among friends and family wearing nice Stainless Steel pieces, you may notice increased attention and even surprise once you inform them that it's Stainless. If they want to examine it, let them as it is becoming more of a status symbol to wear Stainless Steel Jewelry. Men, women, the young and the mature are looking for something appealing, stylish and versatile. It's flexibility makes it very attractive. We generally reserve our gold and silver pieces for "special" occasions because we are aware of the value. However, Stainless Steel can be worn during these special events because it has a similar outward appearance to silver and platinum without the burden of high cost. Do we think Stainless Steel jewelry will completely replace silver? No. Do we think stainless steel jewelry is here to stay? Yes, we do!
1. Dip a lint free cloth into a dish of warm water and add a few drops of mild dish washing liquid. Take the cloth out of the water and gently wipe the surface of the jewelry.
Once you complete wiping with the mild dish washing liquid, bring another dish of warm water and rinse your jewelry. Make sure there are no bubbles or soap residue left on your jewelry.
2. Cleaning with mild toothpaste and soft toothbrush
If your stainless steel jewelry is intricate, you can clean it with a soft brush and mild toothpaste. Make sure to use the soft brush delicately to avoid scratching the surface. You must also make sure that the paste you’re using doesn’t contain silica and the water you are washing with is free from chlorine. To avoid water patches after washing, make sure to dry off your jewelry.
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