Stainless steel jewelry guide and advice.?

Stainless steel is widely used to design modern, resistant and hypoallergenic jewellery. To keep your jewelry as long as possible and preserve all its shine, it is necessary to clean it regularly. A steel jewel will not require the same care as silver jewels thanks to an alloy of iron, chromium and steel carbon capable of regenerating itself. But, it will still be necessary to remove the layer of dirt due to daily wear. Here are some tips for cleaning stainless steel jewelry .

There is nothing like soap and water to remove the dirt deposited on your steel jewellery . For the soap, it can be Marseille soap, dishwashing liquid or simply black soap. Just rub it for a few minutes then run it under running water to remove all traces of detergent.

You can also choose baking soda to clean your stainless steel jewelry . The natural qualities of the product will allow deep cleaning. To do this, simply mix a teaspoon of baking soda with cold water. Then apply the paste obtained using a brush and rinse your bracelet, necklace or ring thoroughly with clean water. Dry the jewelry with a clean cloth.

White vinegar or lemon will also work well for cleaning stainless steel jewelry . You can proceed in different ways for the maintenance of the jewels:

Soak a clean, dry surface (cloth, sponge, etc.) with a little lemon juice or white vinegar. Gently rub the stainless steel. Rinse and dry your jewelry.

Dip the jewelry directly in a mixture of cold water and white vinegar or lemon juice. Rinse carefully for a few minutes for complete care of your jewellery.

A microfiber cloth alone or a chamois leather can also be enough to restore the shine to your earrings, necklaces, bracelets, etc. Simply rub the jewel in small circular motions to restore its shine and remove surface dirt.

Finally, you can also opt for products specifically designed for cleaning stainless steel jewelry . They are generally sold in supermarkets or directly in jewelry stores. They are more expensive than the grandmother’s remedies that we have just presented to you, but generally prove to be effective in cleaning a jewel, and in particular in overcoming scratches.

If your favorite stainless steel jewelry has scratches from repeated wear, you can first try to fade them by brushing it with a toothbrush and toothpaste. If this is not enough, we advise you to obtain a more specific product. To you the clean and sparkling jewels as freshly bought!

Does stainless steel blacken?

Wondering if, like silver, stainless steel can blacken ? The answer is no. A steel jewel is made of a metal alloy (iron, carbon and chromium) which proves to be unalterable over time. Your stainless steel jewelry will therefore be robust and its luster will not vary over time as it might the case with other metals. They will not be affected by rust and will not blacken.

Does stainless steel change color?

As with the previous question, don’t worry about a possible color change of stainless steel over time. Jewelry made of this material is designed to last and not suffer the effects of time or external aggressions. Your jewelry will therefore not change color.

925/1000th silver also called solid silver is a precious metal widely used in jewelry. It is composed of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, most often copper.

Its oxidation is a natural phenomenon which only takes place at the level of the surface of the material and in no way alters the quality of the product. Fortunately, it is very easy to restore its shine by cleaning it regularly with a soft cloth or chamois leather.. Finally, avoid wearing your jewelry in the shower and putting it in contact with chemicals

Gold plated jewelry

Gold-plated jewelry has the advantage of resembling those made from pure gold with the advantage of being much cheaper.