Professional-grade stainless steel

Discover our selection of professional-grade stainless steel supplies for DIY jewelry making. Chains, findings, clasps, pendants, and components in 304 or 316L stainless steel, chosen for their strength, durability, and excellent resistance over time. An ideal collection for demanding designers and fashion jewelry professionals.

Bracelet maille serpent acier 304 inoxydable doré 14k inoxydable IP 18cm, x1 (G3926)

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Snake mesh bracelet 304 stainless steel gold plated 14k stainless steel IP 18cm, x1 (G3926)

Regular price11,49€

Boucles créoles fine argent 925 massif 30mm, x2 (G1895)

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Fine solid sterling silver 925 30mm hoop earrings, x2 (G1895)

Regular price9,58€

Pendentif rectangle émaillé oeil protecteur coeur sacré acier 304 inoxydable doré PVD 32mm, x1 (G10531)

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Rectangular enameled pendant protective eye sacred heart 304 stainless steel PVD gold 32mm, x1 (G10531)

Regular price4,78€

Collier Chaine complète forçat acier 304 inoxydable doré IP 2mm/50cm avec fermoir, x1 (G9300)

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Necklace Full chain 304 stainless steel gold IP 2mm/50cm with clasp, x1 (G9300)

Regular price4,78€

Bracelet jonc lisse rond 3mm acier 304 inoxydable platine 65mm,(Légères traces à la jointure) x1 (G9259)

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Smooth round bangle bracelet 3mm 304 stainless steel platinum 65mm, (Slight marks at the joint) x1 (G9259)

Regular price5,74€

Clou tige tête boule acier 304 inoxydable platine 50mm, x20 (G9124)

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304 stainless steel ball head rod nail platinum 50mm, x20 (G9124)

Regular price5,74€

Chaine acier inoxydable doré IP 14k marine 2.8mm, x1 mètre (G1690)

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14k gold-plated stainless steel chain, marine grade, 2.8mm, x1 meter (G1690)

Regular price10,53€

Embouts corde acier 304 inoxydable IP doré à pincer 12mm, x10 (G4905)

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304 stainless steel rope tips IP gold to clamp 12mm, x10 (G4905)

Regular price7,66€

Chaine acier inoxydable 304 doré IP 14k fantaisie résine bleue 2mm, x1 mètre (G0940)

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304 stainless steel chain, IP 14k gold, fancy blue resin 2mm, x1 meter (G0940)

Regular price11,49€

Pendentif goutte aventurine naturelle roulée acier inoxydable platine 28mm, x1 (G6171)

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Platinum stainless steel natural aventurine tumbled teardrop pendant 28mm, x1 (G6171)

Regular price3,83€

Médaille acier argenté finition mate,fournitures créatives, médaillon argent,création collier, fournitures argentées, 8mm, x10 (G1622)

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Silver steel medal with matte finish, creative supplies, silver medallion, necklace creation, silver supplies, 8mm, x10 (G1622)

Regular price3,83€

Chaine acier 304 dorée IP 14K fantaisie résine rouge 2mm, x1 mètre (G1566)

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304 steel chain, IP 14K gold plated, fancy red resin 2mm, x1 meter (G1566)

Regular price12,45€

How to identify professional quality stainless steel for jewelry?

Not all stainless steels have the same characteristics. In DIY jewelry, the most common grades are 304 steeland 316L steel. These alloys offer excellent resistance to oxidation, humidity, and perspiration.

304 steel is currently the benchmark for most jewelry findings, chains, and components. 316L steel, sometimes called surgical steel, offers even greater corrosion resistance due to the addition of molybdenum in its composition.

For creations intended for daily wear, it is advisable to exclusively combine components of the same quality to ensure better visual consistency and optimal durability of the jewelry.

Professional quality also relies on the regularity of welds, metal thickness, precision of cuts, and the stability of gold finishes obtained by PVD or Ion Plating (IP) treatment.

To complete your creations, also discover our jewelry findings, our DIY jewelry chains, and our DIY jewelry beads.

FAQs

How to recognize a stainless steel jewel with a professional quality finish?

La qualité professionnelle ne dépend pas uniquement de l'acier utilisé, mais surtout du procédé de finition appliqué. Les composants bénéficiant d'une dorure PVD ou IPprésentent généralement une meilleure résistance à l'usure, aux frottements et à l'humidité que les dorures classiques. Ces technologies permettent une adhérence plus durable de la couleur sur l'acier et sont particulièrement recherchées par les créatrices professionnelles qui souhaitent proposer des bijoux conçus pour être portés quotidiennement. Lors du choix d'un apprêt ou d'une chaîne dorée, il est donc important de vérifier à la fois la qualité de l'acier (304 ou 316L) et le type de traitement de surface utilisé.

What is the difference between 304 and 316L stainless steel?

304 stainless steel is the most commonly used grade in DIY jewelry making thanks to its excellent value for money. 316L stainless steel contains molybdenum, which improves its resistance to humidity, perspiration, chlorine, and seawater. It is particularly recommended for jewelry worn daily or intended for a demanding clientele.

Can stainless steel be mixed with other metals in the same piece of jewelry?

Technically yes, but to ensure better durability and aesthetic harmony, it is preferable to use chains, clasps, rings, and pendants of the same material. Mixing stainless steel, gilded brass, or fancy metal can lead to differences in color and wear over time.