Steel

304L Alloy Composition

304L stainless steel is made from:

  • Iron (base metal)

  • 18% chromium (adds shine + corrosion resistance)

  • 8% nickel (stability + smooth finish)- nickel‑safe according to EU standards

  • Low carbon (prevents rust and improves durability)

This combination creates a metal that is strong, stable, and ideal for everyday jewelry.

Stainless Steel 304L — Care Tips

Stainless steel 304L is naturally durable and resistant to water, sweat, and daily wear. To keep your pieces looking bright and beautiful:

  • Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth after wearing

  • Avoid contact with perfume, lotion, oils, and hairspray

  • Remove jewelry before swimming, showering, or exercising

  • Store separately to prevent scratches

  • For extra shine, use a microfiber cloth — no harsh chemicals needed

  • Do not use while sleeping, this might damage the items, specially earrings 

304L steel is low‑maintenance, but good care keeps the finish looking new for longer.

Allergy Information

304L stainless steel is generally hypoallergenic, but it does contain nickel.

Here’s what you need to know:

  • Safe for most people

  • Nickel content is low and stabilized within the alloy

  • Reactions are rare, but possible for individuals with severe nickel allergies

  • Rhodium‑plated 304L is more skin‑friendly because the plating acts as a barrier

  • Fully compliant with EU nickel‑release standards

For extremely sensitive skin, 316L surgical steel is the safest option — but 304L is still considered a good, everyday‑safe metal.

Why PVD Is Used on 304L

304L stainless steel has a smooth, stable surface — perfect for PVD. Together, they create a finish that is:

  • More scratch‑resistant than traditional plating

  • Long‑lasting with deeper, richer color

  • Hypoallergenic because the PVD layer acts as a barrier

  • Uniform and premium in appearance

PVD is ideal for gold‑tone, rose‑gold, black, and colored finishes on steel.

Warranty Note

You can paste this directly into your Warranty page:

PVD Wear Our PVD finishes are applied using high‑quality techniques. Because PVD is a surface coating, natural fading or wear may occur over time depending on use and care. This is a normal characteristic of coated jewelry and is not considered a defect. For this reason, PVD wear is not covered under our warranty.