Jewelry Materials Explained: Stainless Steel, Gold Tone & Plated Finishes
When it comes to choosing jewelry, the material matters just as much as the design. Durability, skin sensitivity, and even how long the shine lasts all depend on the metal behind the beauty. At Lovella Jewelry, we specialize in stainless steel jewelry—in silver, gold tone, and rose gold finishes—because it’s the perfect balance of elegance, strength, and everyday wearability.
Here’s a guide to the most common jewelry materials and how they compare, so you can understand exactly what you’re wearing.
1. Stainless Steel (Silver Tone)
– Durable & Hypoallergenic
Stainless steel has a sleek silver-gray color that stays bright without constant polishing. It’s water-friendly, scratch-resistant, and built to last, making it ideal for everyday wear.
✨ Why we love it at Lovella: It’s hypoallergenic, perfect for sensitive skin, and keeps its shine much longer than softer metals. Most of our pieces are crafted in stainless steel.
2. Gold & Rose Gold Stainless Steel
– Accessible Luxury
“Gold stainless steel” doesn’t mean the metal itself is solid gold—it means stainless steel has been given a gold or rose gold finish. This is usually done through PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) or electroplating with 18k gold, creating the warm golden tones you love while keeping the strength of stainless steel as the base.
💡 Care Tip: To make plated finishes last longer, avoid swimming, bathing, or applying perfumes directly onto the jewelry.
3. 925 Sterling Silver
– A Popular Classic (for Comparison)
Sterling silver (92.5% silver mixed with copper) is loved for its bright white shine, but it can tarnish over time and requires polishing.
📝 Note: While Lovella focuses on stainless steel, we include silver here as a reference for customers comparing materials.
4. 18k Solid Gold
– The Luxury Standard (for Comparison)
18k gold contains 75% pure gold, giving it a rich, deep yellow tone. It’s considered an investment piece, but it comes at a much higher price point.
📝 Note: At Lovella, we don’t primarily sell solid gold. Instead, we bring you the same elegant look through stainless steel with 18k gold plating—beautiful, durable, and accessible.
5. Metal Alloys (Brass, Bronze, etc.)
– Affordable but Less Durable
Fashion jewelry often uses brass or bronze as a base. While affordable, these metals can tarnish quickly and may cause skin irritation for sensitive wearers.
✨ Why we prefer stainless steel: Unlike alloys, stainless steel won’t easily tarnish, discolor, or trigger reactions.
Final Thoughts
Your jewelry should reflect your style without compromising on quality. That’s why at Lovella Jewelry, our collections are curated in stainless steel, with elegant silver, gold tone, and rose gold finishes.
✨ You get the look of luxury with the durability of stainless steel—jewelry made to shine every day, not just on special occasions.