Stainless steel or Silver; we always find ourselves in this never ending dilemma. Check out this blog to know why stainless steel bracelets are better than silver ones.

What could be a better way to spice up your boring wear than to dazzle it with a bit of jewelry? 

Admit it, we all love to wear some kind of accessories with our daily wear. When it comes to choosing jewelry articles, stainless steel and silver are some of the most popular options, especially since they are similar in appearance.

However, the similarities end here because these two metals are vastly different from each other.

Sterling Silver is indeed pretty cool, but our personal favorite are Stainless steel bracelets. We believe that stainless steel is versatile and the jewelry made up of this amazing metal keeps more  details and beauty to them. But what about you?  ‘

Are you team Steel or team Silver? Which one is your favorite?

Or if you were to choose one, what would it be?  

So many questions, Right? Well, to end this debate once and for all, we have to bring together the definitions, pros, and cons of both of the metals. With this article, hopefully, you will get to choose what is best for your needs and something that can showcase your amazing sense of style better.

So Let’s Begin. First, let us tell you a bit about both the metals.and see which one is better amongst stainless steel vs silver plated.

Sterling Silver:

Not all that sparkles is Silver. The pure silver contains 99.9% natural silver and 0.1% trace elements. There’s nothing more added to the metal after refining in the factory. Where sterling silver is an alloy containing 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals such as nickel and copper etc. This is why sterling silver jewelry often comes with a 925 stamp.

 

 

If the jewelry is advertised as sterling silver and it does not have a 925 stamp then it's most likely fake, with even lesser silver content, and will deteriorate a lot sooner than you’d expect it to.

So basically the Silver we have for our jewelry is not pure like it's rare cousins gold or diamonds but Sterling Silver, as the pure silver is just too soft to use for anything durable or functional. Anything made up of pure silver has more chances of losing its original shape and can even end up broken by fingers. 

Therefore,  jewelers mostly use sterling silver as it offers more functionality and durability.

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Stainless steel, on the other hand, is the popular choice for jewelry, cutlery, and other instruments due to its high resistance and ability to shine better than any other metal after being polished. The soft luster on the surface appeals to those who like to have a little bling in their styles or tables. 

 

 

Stainless steel, composed of different metal alloys, offers a huge number of options. There are more than 120 varieties of this metal alone, but the most common is the combination of steel and chromium.

This type of combination offers durability, and strength of steel while offering the low-maintenance and corrosion resistance of chromium as well. Other metals that can be used to compose stainless steel are nickel and titanium.

Another reason for its popularity is the wide range of things you can do with Stainless steel. It can be used to mimic the appearance of chrome or have brushed finer like pewter. It’s also more durable than any other metal and can be perfect for everyday use.

Stainless Steel Vs Silver: 

So, now we know about both silver and stainless steel, it’s time to compare both of the metals and see who wins the race of becoming your favorite in terms of jewelry. To draw a better analogy between sterling silver and stainless steel bracelets, we are going to judge both on the following:

• Corrosion Resistance
• Affordability
• Better Shine
• Easy and Low Maintenance Cleaning
• Durability

1. Corrosion Resistance: 

Silver has indeed one of the beautiful shine, but unfortunately, it doesn’t last forever. The bracelets made up of sterling Silver are more prone to get corrosion. The copper reacts to the moisture and sulfur in the air, causing the sterling silver tarnish. Especially it tarnishes quicker in the areas with high humidity or air pollution.

 

Whereas fine stainless steel bracelets have the chromium compound in them, making them highly resistant to corrosion and rusting. This is why the articles made up of stainless steel lasts longer and can be used on a day to day basis. This point makes stainless steel bracelets better than sterling silver

2.     Affordability:

Silver is a precious metal and therefore it’s pretty expensive to afford. A normal bracelet made up of sterling silver can cost you a whopping amount of 739 to 892 SAR. (With No guarantee to last more than a few months if exposed to the air).

While on the contrary, a trendy and exquisite stainless steel bracelet would cost you only around 183 to 391 SAR, with all the glitters and bling. You can have just the same design (or maybe better) as sterling silver, and the sheen would be 4 times brighter than an ordinary sterling silver bracelet. Moreover, there is an array of beautiful finishes in stainless steel jewelry now. It can be made to resemble sterling silver, white gold and can be plated with gold as well. This means you can get any precious metal finishing in stainless steel and that too under your budget. It’s a great deal! Another win to proof stainless steel better than silver.

3.     Better Look and Shine: 

Check this one and see if stainless steel is better than silver here as well or not. Silver has a big name. It has that big hype of being a precious metal that makes it ‘look’ shinier in consumer’s eyes. Though, it does shine bright, but not the brightest indeed.

Stainless steel has risen in popularity over sterling steel because of its ability to offer better light reflection after polishing. The shine of a fine stainless steel bracelet glimmers vividly when polished and makes it a perfect accessory to light up a boring outfit, and the best thing to give to your loved ones.

4.     Durability: 

You have often heard the saying ‘Nerve of steel and heart of Gold’. It is because Steel, due to its high durability and permanence, represents the qualities of strength and firmness. However, it’s a bit heavier than silver.

Where on the other hand, sterling silver is lightweight and more durable than pure silver, but due to the softness of its metal, it can easily get tarnished and cannot go a long way. On the contrary, stainless steel bracelets will not get a dent or scratch like sterling silver due to their high resistant qualities. This is why the bracelets made up of stainless steel can last forever.

5.     Easy and Low Maintenance Cleaning: 

The shine of sterling silver can easily fade away in hot humid places and calls for polishing and cleaning by experts every once in a while. The cleaning and polishing of sterling silver can cost you hundreds per visit.

Stainless steel can be easily cleaned at home with fewer things. All you need is mild dishwashing soap, some hot water, and a lint-free cloth. Tada! Your beautiful stainless steel bracelet would be as new as before.

Final Thoughts: 

So, looking at some prominent evidence seems like we have our winner here and that is – Yes, unarguably, Stainless Steel is a better choice than silver. It’s durable, affordable, and has all the qualities to be the perfect metal for your bracelets and daily wear.

Now, when you have your winner, then how about claiming your prize? Check out our new and exciting range of stainless steel bracelets for women  and men, and  personalized bracelets  to gift to your loved ones with their names or a cute engraved message. Because silver or stainless steel, all you need is a loving heart and a cute gift to remind them that you truly care.