Journal

earrings / June 2, 2026

Can You Be Allergic to Stainless Steel Earrings?

Short answer: yes, but it is almost never the steel itself — it is the nickel inside it. Quality 316L surgical steel does contain nickel, yet it releases...

care / June 2, 2026

Is Waterproof Jewelry Real?

Short answer: yes — but “waterproof jewelry” is a specific thing, not magic. It almost always means 316L stainless steel finished with a durable gold coating, usually PVD....

materials / June 2, 2026

Does Stainless Steel Jewelry Tarnish? A Straight, Honest Answer

Short answer: no — real 316L stainless steel jewelry does not tarnish. Tarnish is a chemical reaction between a metal’s surface and the air, moisture, and sulfur around...