Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel is a relatively new metal choice for wedding bands but is getting a lot of attention recently because of its reasonable price and sturdiness. Chemically, Stainless Steel is an alloy of Iron, Carbon, and Chromium. The shine and durability is imparted by Chromium. Some manufacturers also add Manganese and Nickel into the alloy. Despite being so durable, the weight of Stainless Steel is extremely light. Typically the only weight that you will feel on your finger is if you have gemstones studded on it or have inlay designs.

Stainless Steel is also preferred for wedding bands because it is a poor conductor of heat and electricity. Gold and Silver have a thermal conductivity of 310 and 429 respectively. On the contrary, Stainless Steel has a thermal conductivity of approximately 16.

Now, let us talk about the pros and cons of Stainless Steel wedding bands.

Pros:

1. Stainless Steel wedding bands are resistant to corrosion and tarnish
2. They are resistant to scratches and are highly durable
3. If price is an important factor, then Stainless Steel wedding bands are perfect for you. You can get a great price without making any compromises on quality.
4. Stainless Steel can be completely recycled, which makes it an eco-friendly metal that does not use too much energy for its production
5. Despite being a strong metal, Stainless Steel wedding bands can be easily cut through with the help of ordinary ring cutting tools
6. These rings are generally hypoallergenic unless they contain Nickel in it. If you are prone to allergies, make sure you choose a ring without Nickel
7. No rhodium plating is required to make the wedding band shine
8. Even though the Stainless Steel ring loses its original polish in the long run, you can return it to its former glory with a professional polish

Cons:

1.  Stainless Steel wedding bands are available mostly in online stores. Not every brick-and-mortar store has these bands because they are a newer development
2. It is not possible to resize and repair stainless steel wedding bands, so it is recommended that you choose a lifetime exchange warranty from the retailer
3. You should remove your Stainless Steel wedding band before swimming in chlorinated water as chlorine and Stainless Steel are not very compatible with each other
4. You get only a few options in Stainless Steel wedding band designs

Pro tips for Shopping for Stainless Steel Wedding Bands

• You should make sure that there is no electroplating done on the ring, as it does not stand wear and tear like pure Stainless Steel does
• You should choose retailers who have a good return policy and exchange program with a lifetime exchange warranty. My Bridal Ring’s online store has got you covered with this!
• Before buying Stainless Steel bands, get your finger sized twice, making sure to leave of gap time of a couple weeks in between sizing

Wrapping Up

Once you have made up your mind that Stainless Steel is going to be your choice of metal, look through all these pros and cons before you make the final decision.

If you have any questions, My Bridal Ring  always has your back!