Caring for Stainless Steel Jewellery

Stainless steel is an iron-based alloy also called inox, corrosion-resistant steel, or rust-less steel
Stainless Steel jewellery does not generally tarnish as fast as silver jewellery, but the rate of tarnishing depends on how often it’s used. 100% stainless steel will NOT rust.

Stainless steel jewellery is easy to clean using a mild dishwashing liquid in a bowl warm water, rinse and dry with a soft cloth. It will polish to a natural sheen in which you should be able to see your reflection.

Using a bowl will limit the chances of the item going down the drain.  If using a sink remember to remove all items before pulling the plug!

Stainless steel jewellery is very durable and can withstand a lot of wear and tear, as opposed to silver which is a very soft metal. This harder metal removes the stress of remembering to remove your jewellery before a day at the beach or when bathing, but as with any jewellery it is best to avoid contact with chemicals in order to maintain its appearance for longer.

Stainless steel is very sensitive to Chlorine! Don’t wear it in a pool or when using Chlorine based cleaning chemicals.

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Tips on Identifying Fake Stainless Steel Jewellery

There are some unscrupulous traders out there who may sell a lighter aluminium or alloy material as stainless steel.  These are generally lighter in weight, may tarnish badly, have red/brown rust marks and can cause irritation to the skin.

If in doubt, see if a magnet holds firmly to your piece.  If it does, then it is likely stainless steel.  Another hint is to tap the piece with a brass key.  It should ring out, sometimes for an extended time.

If you have one of the alloy pieces you can try to clean the rust marks off with a paste of baking soda and lemon juice.  Apply it thickly to the affected spots and let dry.  Once dry rub the surface with a cut potato which has been dipped into salt.  Rinse and dry thoroughly.