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Steel earrings are among the most fashionable jewelry items of the moment. Riding the wave of newness, these accessories give women a chic, distinguished look, as if they were wearing gold or silver accessories. The advantage is that steel jewelry is much less expensive! This metal also has other advantages, such as being rustproof and hypoallergenic.
Interested in steel earrings? You’ll love our designer Céline Wibault’s jewelry. On her online boutique Nune, Céline offers her collections of bracelets, necklaces and earrings made from luxury recycled leather, metal or natural stones. From costume jewelry and ethnic-influenced earrings to elegant creoles, you can customize the earrings of your choice to suit your every whim!
Why choose steel earrings?
These trendy ear rings are made entirely or partly of stainless steel. This metal is in fact an alloy containing iron, chromium and carbon. Thanks to the presence of chromium, the alloy is shiny and produces jewels each more sparkling than the next. It can be used with other materials, such as leather, which can be given many different hues. Stainless steel also makes beautiful jewelry with stones such as onyx, zirconium or howlite. Apart from its exceptional brilliance, stainless steel also has other advantages.
Steel is stainless, lightweight and robust
As the name suggests, it’s a rustproof material! This means that no oxide layer can form on its surface over time. Other metals, such as silver, oxidize over time. They require regular maintenance to retain their shine. Stainless steel, on the other hand, is said to be immutable: it retains its appearance indefinitely, even when exposed to water and outdoor conditions. Many women choose to wear this type of jewelry: there’s no need to remove it when showering or playing sports. What’s more, this material is difficult to deform, unlike gold or silver, which are highly malleable metals.
Stainless steel is hypoallergenic
This alloy is known for its hypoallergenic properties. In other words, it causes very few allergies when in contact with the skin. It is generally guaranteed nickel-free, which means it does not contain this metal renowned for causing skin pain and itching. This is particularly true of surgical steel, which can be worn as earrings or piercings for healing after piercing. This material is highly recommended for women with sensitive skin. Earring clasps and fasteners are often made of stainless steel to reduce the risk of allergic reactions.
Steel can have several finishes
You’re probably familiar with silver-plated stainless steel, the most common of jewelry steels. You’ll find it on many items of costume jewelry, from earrings to necklaces and bracelets. Did you know that gold-plated steel is also available? This golden hue is currently very much in vogue, and many women are opting for this color, which bears a striking resemblance to gold! In fact, gold steel imitates the precious metal perfectly, except that it’s considerably less expensive. A third color is also in vogue for steel: pinkish copper, both elegant and original!
The different types of stainless steel earrings
Stainless steel can be found on many types of earrings, whether solid or openwork.
- Stainless steel creoles are rings that can be thin or wide. A distinction must be made between large, chic hoop earrings and mini hoop earrings, which create a rockier look. Creoles can be simple or composed of several elements. Generally round, they can also take on other shapes, including oval, square, triangle, star, heart…
- The long earrings and dangling Stainless steel earrings with dangling chains, long pastille earrings, dangling earrings in the shape of a flower or butterfly.
- The clip-on earrings with or without adjustable clasps: chic, whimsical or bohemian, ideal for women who don’t have pierced ears.
- Metal chips, studs, small earrings and minimalist jewelry ;
- Earcuffs and fake piercings.
How to wear steel jewelry?
Steel earrings can be worn with other jewels, provided they match. For example, gold pieces can be worn with a ring, necklace or bracelet in the same shade. If your earrings are in silver-plated steel, you can wear other silver jewelry. Steel also complements other jewels in mother-of-pearl, stones or with a colored motif. To maintain a certain harmony and avoid overloading your look or your face, we advise you to wear only one eye-catching piece of jewelry, and to opt for more discreet secondary pieces.
Don’t forget that the shape of your face is important to consider when choosing earrings. If your face is square, go for round shapes. With a round face, you can wear angular jewelry.
Would you like to give pretty earrings to a woman you care about? Céline offers trendy jewelry made of steel, leather, natural stones or other materials! They are available for purchase on her online boutique Nune.fr.
