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Saltwater made your chain dull? Here’s what to do.

Can you swim in stainless steel jewelry? We explain saltwater, chlorine, 316L, and a five-minute rinse routine for keeping chains and bracelets in shape.

4mm vs 6mm vs 8mm Cuban bracelet: which fits your wrist?

Compare 4mm, 6mm, and 8mm Cuban bracelets, with wrist measurements, layering advice, and our Montréal shop’s honest sizing picks.

Why does my stainless steel jewelry smell after a workout?

Learn why stainless steel jewelry smells after workouts, how sweat gets trapped in clasps, and our 5-minute cleaning routine for 316L pieces.

How to clean stainless steel jewelry without scratching it

Learn how to clean 316L stainless steel jewelry without scratches. We recommend mild soap, warm water, and a soft cloth, not toothpaste or steel wool.

7 bracelet sizing mistakes we see every week (and 2 we won't recommend)

Measure your wrist, add room for the fit you want, and size steel, bead, and leather bracelets differently. Our 7.5-inch example makes it simple.

Box clasp vs lobster clasp: which one actually stays closed?

Box clasp or lobster clasp? We break down real failure points, comfort, and what we recommend for Cuban chains, bracelets, and pendants.

Your engraving is blurry. Here’s what went wrong.

Why engraving can look fuzzy on jewelry, what to avoid (fonts, surfaces, long text), and how to get a crisp engraving that stays readable.

Nickel allergy and 316L stainless steel jewelry: what we tell customers

Does 316L stainless steel have nickel? Yes. Here’s how we help nickel-sensitive customers choose chains, bracelets, and rings that won’t irritate.

Does stainless steel jewelry tarnish? Here’s what we see in our shop

Does stainless steel jewelry tarnish? Not like silver. Here’s what actually causes dulling, how we clean it, and how to keep pieces shiny.

Warum färbt mein Edelstahlschmuck meine Haut grün (oder schwarz)?

Warum „rostfreier“ Schmuck grüne oder dunkle Flecken hinterlassen kann, wie man Rückstände von Hautirritationen unterscheidet und welche Abhilfemaßnahmen wir tatsächlich empfehlen.

Why does my stainless steel jewelry turn my skin green

Kann man mit Edelstahlschmuck duschen? Was wir unseren Kunden tatsächlich sagen

Ja, Sie können mit Schmuck aus 316L-Edelstahl duschen. Hier erfahren Sie, wie Sie dabei am besten vorgehen, und welche Schmuckstücke unsere Kunden unserer Empfehlung nach zuerst ablegen sollten.

Can you shower in stainless steel jewelry?

Zieht die Kette an Ihren Haaren? 7 Lösungen, die wirklich funktionieren (und die Kettenmodelle, die wir vermeiden würden)

Zieht die Kette an den Haaren? Wir zeigen dir schnelle Lösungen, wie du den Verschluss überprüfst, geben Reinigungstipps und stellen dir die Kettenmodelle vor, zu denen wir wechseln würden (oder die wir vermeiden sollten).