Today, manufacturers offer buyers with a limited budget a lot of jewelry made of analog materials. It can be tin, aluminum, nickel and even copper. But the most popular was jewelry made of medical alloy, which has a lot of useful properties. It does not irritate the skin, does not cause allergies, and also retains a rich color and shine for a long time. However, one does not need to think that costume jewelry from medical steel is a full-fledged analogue of elite jewelry made of precious metals. Sooner or later decorations begin to fade and lose their appearance, so in time they will need to be replaced or reconciled with their shortcomings.
Bijouterie made of medical steel is resistant to acids and aggressive alkalis, does not scratch and does not accumulate dirt, which becomes a suitable breeding ground for microbes.
Classification of alloys
"Medical costume jewelery" is a cliche that is used to entice customers. In reality, manufacturers use for jewelry the following alloys:
- Zinc alloy in fashion jewelry. It is often used by masters of Czech companies. The alloy includes 10% zinc and 90% copper. This material does not contain harmful nickel, which is dangerous for the body.
- Medical gold in costume jewelery. In fact, the concept of "medical gold" is invented by dodgy sellers who rely on naivety and ignorance of the buyer. The role of gold in such products is performed by hypoallergenic copper.
- Ornaments with gilding. Such products are much closer to jewelry, rather than to jewelry, since they have inclusions of gold, even the most minimal ones. Note that even gold plating dushes over time.
If you still decided to purchase jewelry with imitation gold, then be prepared for the fact that eventually they will have to be replaced. To extend their life, store products in dry places and avoid direct water ingress.
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