You surely already know this, but I only use stainless materials for making my jewelry!
Here are a few informative points to better understand what you are wearing :)
Stainless Steel: a true revolution in the world of jewelry artisans.
(a quick technical note): the stainless steel used for the creation of this jewelry is 316L, which contains an additional 2% molybdenum (better resistance to corrosion and acids)
Here is a summary of its advantages:
It does not rust, resists corrosion and water, is high-quality in the very long term, and allows the jewelry to be kept for a long time.
Is hypoallergenic:
Important if you have sensitive skin, it does not cause skin reactions or irritation.
Affordable:
Thanks to this material, I am able to offer you jewelry with unique designs, assembled by my own hands, without breaking the bank, because for comparable work done in silver, for example, the price would easily triple or even quadruple!
Eco-friendly:
Its production emits very little carbon dioxide, it does not release nickel into the environment, and it is 100% recyclable!
And its gold-plated version!
Gold-plated stainless steel is very similar to standard plating; it is also a thin layer of gold (usually 18 karats), except it is applied onto stainless steel!
Plating process: PVD
PVD stands for Physical Vapor Deposition.
It is a metallization method using physical vapor deposition by sputtering.
It has many advantages:
Ionic plating is a clean and ecological process. It does not require baths, chemicals, water consumption, or any gas or other emissions.
The jewelry becomes more resistant and is even reinforced thanks to titanium nitride, which is a hard, corrosion-resistant metallic compound.
Don't panic!
Plating on stainless steel still has a small disadvantage concerning complex chain meshes, because I usually use chains with many details and different links: it is that it is not applied to the recesses or various points of torsion/friction!
Don't panic, this is not a quality defect and it only concerns very specific areas, most of the time invisible (inside a link, etc.)
Freshwater pearls
I love working with freshwater pearls, and for good reason: each pearl is unique, which makes every one of my creations just as singular.
By exclusively using cultured freshwater pearls, I bring a touch of authenticity and charm to each piece of jewelry.
These pearls are distinguished by their varied shapes and vibrant luster, which helps create pieces that truly reflect you.
However, it is important to cherish them to preserve their beauty.
They are sensitive to impacts, chemicals, alcohol, and other substances, so be careful when applying perfume or when diving into the pool!