What is the difference between "classic" gold-plated steel and ionized gold-plated steel?
When choosing your gold-plated steel findings or chains, it's helpful to know the gilding technique used, as it influences the jewelry's durability, wear resistance, and luster. 💛 Classic Gold-Plated Steel Classic gold-plated steel is generally obtained by electrolysis or galvanization in a liquid bath. This method deposits a thin layer of gold or gold color onto the surface of the stainless steel.It's a quick and economical technique, but the gold layer is thinner and less resistant to wear, friction, or chemicals. 💛 Ion-Plated (IP) Gold...
About stainless steel
A second material to know, after brass. If you missed the first article, here is the link: brass. Today, I'm going to tell you about stainless steel. What is stainless steel? Stainless steel is an alloy of iron, chromium, carbon... This metal is very strong and very resistant. It is also hypoallergenic. Advantages of stainless steel: It is hot malleable and can be engraved. It is hypoallergenic. It does not cause skin reactions except in very rare cases. It is eco-friendly. Its environmental impact is...
