Material: Stainless steel (RVS)
- 304 or 316 Stainless steel
- Strong color retention
- Allergy-friendly (not nickel-free*, but suitable for most wearers)
*Although stainless steel may contain a minimal amount of nickel, this is well below European limits and the material is considered hypoallergenic. Therefore, our charms and jewelry parts are suitable for most people with metal sensitivity.
Stainless steel is rust-resistant (not completely rust-free). Therefore, avoid contact with water, perfume, creams, and body sweat as much as possible to keep the color looking good longer.
Identification:
The material is listed in the title or under “Properties” for each product.
Material: Metal
- Made from various types of metal
- Nickel-free
- Allergy-free
- Good price-quality ratio
- Available in: antique silver, gold, bronze, and rose gold
Extra care is important with metal parts: avoid water, creams, and perfume to prevent wear.
What metal colors are there?
Stainless steel color (antique silver)
18K / 24K Gold Plated (plated with real gold)
Golden Plated (gold-colored coating)
Coating processes:
For extra protection, advanced coating techniques are used nowadays:
Ion Plating (IP):
A technique where gold particles are ‘evaporated’ onto the material at high speed.
Provides a strong, wear-resistant color layer.
PVD Vacuum Plating (PVD):
A vacuum coating where a hard, durable layer is applied.
Very scratch-resistant and long-lasting color.
Identification:
For each product where these coatings are applied, the coating process is listed in the title or under “Properties”.