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Base metals usually refer to metals other than gold, silver, platinum, etc., susceptible to oxidation and corrosion. Metals such as copper, titanium, aluminum, stainless steel, tantalum, etc., are all base metals, and they are all commonly used jewelry materials in the jewelry industry nowadays, among which copper and stainless steel are the two most used in jewelry nowadays.
The copper to zinc ratio of brass is 95%:5%. The melting point and properties of brass are very close to those of 925 silver, making it ideal as a replacement for silver. It is commonly used in jewelry production or as a replacement for silver in validated design solutions.
Stainless steel jewelry is a piece of very special metal jewelry. The texture is very tough and corrosion-resistant. It neither oxidizes like silver nor does it cause skin irritation like brass and alloy jewelry. Stainless steel jewelry always keeps its color, and basically, when it is used in jewelry, it is tested by artificial sweat. Its characteristics are completely non-corrosive, resistant to strong acids and alkalis, no discoloration, no fading, no allergies, and no deformation. It is a kind of green and high-grade environmental protection jewelry without any side effects or harm to the human body.
Titanium has become a new trend in the jewelry market due to its diverse colors, stable properties, hypoallergenicity, and human compatibility. We can see traces of titanium in fine jewelry. Designers and artisans use titanium to make the skeleton of a piece of jewelry or the base of a gemstone, which is then embellished with various stones. The metal base, which is the same color as the stones, reverses the traditional structure of monochrome bases.
Tungsten carbide, also referred to as tungsten, is a very hard, strong, and durable metal. It is also very heavy. Tungsten has a unique property: high resistance to scratching. Unlike gold, platinum, or even titanium, tungsten rings do not scratch when worn daily. It is technically possible to scratch tungsten, but only on objects harder than tungsten. This leaves diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and ceramics. Although unless you drag the tip of a loose diamond along with tungsten, the metal will remain scratch resistant.
The range of tungsten jewelry is more restricted than other metals. Tungsten is generally only found in men's rings, bracelets, and some watch lines.
The advantage of jewelry made of base metals is that they are usually cheaper, durable, and good-looking, like many of the brass jewelry and stainless steel jewelry on the market are very popular because they are cost-effective. If you are interested in customizing this cost-effective jewelry, please contact Lauren Spencer Jewelry, a professional custom jewelry manufacturer. You can also browse through our product section “Custom Jewelry” for more jewelry styles.
