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.

Anneaux de jonction ronds acier 304 platine inoxydable 4mm-0.5mm, x1 gr (G10983)

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Round junction rings, 304 stainless steel, 4mm-0.5mm plating, x1 gr (G10983)

Regular price1,91€

Pendentif connecteur ovale acier 304 inoxydable doré IP 18K texturé 20mm, x2 (G10374)

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Oval connector pendant 304 stainless steel IP 18K gold textured 20mm, x2 (G10374)

Regular price4,78€

Pendentif fée clochette d'ange acier 201 inoxydable platine 41mm, x1 (G9803)

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Tinker Bell angel pendant, 201 stainless steel, platinum plated, 41mm, x1 (G9803)

Regular price2,87€

Supports boucles d'oreilles à clip acier 304 inoxydable platine 18mm, x10 (G9650)

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304 Stainless Steel Platinum Clip-on Earring Backs 18mm, x10 (G9650)

Regular price5,74€

Bague réglable double cabochon rond 8mm acier platine inoxydable 16.8mm, x1 (G9705)

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Adjustable ring with double round cabochon, 8mm, stainless steel, platinum finish, 16.8mm, x1 (G9705)

Regular price4,78€

Base de bracelet chaine gourmette acier 304 inoxydable platine 2mm-16.3cm, x1 (G9481)

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304 Stainless Steel Curb Chain Bracelet Base Platinum 2mm-16.3cm, x1 (G9481)

Regular price4,78€

Base de bracelet chaine vénitienne acier 304 inoxydable platine 15.5cm, x1 (G9448)

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Base of Venetian chain bracelet, 304 stainless steel, platinum plated, 15.5cm, x1 (G9448)

Regular price4,78€

Support boucles tige sur chaine forçat avec anneau GOLD-FILLED 14K 80mm, x2 (G3075)

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Support for rod loops on curb chain with GOLD-FILLED 14K 80mm ring, x2 (G3075)

Regular price16,28€

Bracelet maille serpent acier inoxydable platine, x1 (G8178)

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Platinum-plated stainless steel snake chain bracelet, x1 (G8178)

Regular price8,62€

Pendentif estampe filigrane feuille acier 201 inoxydable platine 60mm, x2 (G8016)

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Filigree leaf print pendant, 201 stainless steel, platinum, 60mm, x2 (G8016)

Regular price4,78€

Anneau Créole striée acier 316 IP doré inoxydable piqués 29mm, création boucles d'oreille, x10 (G8011)

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Creole ring striated steel 316 IP gold stainless steel stitched 29mm, creation of earrings, x10 (G8011)

Regular price14,37€

Pendentif argenté croissant de lune acier 201 inoxydable 24mm, breloque acier inoxydable platine x1 G7604

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Silver-plated crescent moon pendant, 201 stainless steel, 24mm, x1 (G7604)

Regular price1,91€

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.