We talk a lot about silver and gold, but you rarely hear us mention stainless steel, a durable alternative metal that you may more often hear about when used for bridge supports or medical instruments in industries like transportation and medicine. But stainless steel is also a featured metal in some of our prestigious jewelry lines, like CHARRIOL, SEIKO, CITIZEN and BULOVA.

Durable Yet Attractive
Stainless steel jewelry resists scratches and normal wear and tear, which makes it a great metal for everyday use, often along with precious metals, in a variety of rings, bracelets and watches. Some of the key benefits of this stable alloy include that stainless steel is:

• Aesthetically attractive
• Corrosion-free, tarnish-free and scratch-free
• Very durable
• Considered hypoallergenic
• Easy to clean with warm water and soap
• Usually less expensive than gold or silver
• 100% recyclable
• Wearable anytime, anywhere

So, What Exactly IS Stainless Steel?
Stainless steel is an iron and carbon alloy that contains more than 10% chromium. The chromium content combines with oxygen to provide special strength and corrosion-resistance, another factor that allows stainless steel to last for many years and still maintain a shiny appearance. It’s easily plated with gold and silver, providing a versatility that can’t be beat in terms of design, price and durability.

One Caveat: Get the Right-Sized Ring
Stainless steel rings are hard to re-size. Therefore, we strongly recommend only buying stainless steel rings that fit when you try them on. If re-sizing is even possible, it can be expensive, and the ring could break.

Interested in learning more about stainless steel jewelry? Stop on in and visit David Craig Jewelers today at 10 Summit Square Shopping Center, Langhorne, PA.