How to Clean Stainless Steel Jewelry: 3 Home Methods

316L stainless steel is one of the easiest metals in the world to maintain. It does not oxidize like silver, does not darken with sweat, and does not react with seawater. Yet, after months of daily use, even the best steel can lose some of its shine — soap residues, sunscreens, microparticles of skin and sebum accumulate in the crevices of a delicate chain or on the back of a pendant.

In this guide, we explore 3 home methods that really work, when to use them, and especially what NOT to do as it would damage the jewelry. All tested on our production models.

Method 1: the classic that always works — lukewarm water and neutral soap

90% of the time this method is more than enough. Especially for routine cleaning (every 2-4 weeks).

You will need: - Lukewarm water (not hot) - Neutral hand soap (Marseille, Aleppo soap, or soaps for sensitive skin) - A soft-bristled toothbrush (children's brushes work well) - Microfiber cloth (those for glasses are perfect)

Procedure:

1. Fill a small bowl with 200-300 ml of lukewarm water
2. Add 2-3 drops of neutral soap, stir
3. Soak the jewelry for 3-5 minutes
4. Gently brush with the damp toothbrush — focus on clasps, behind charms, in enamel recesses
5. Rinse under gentle running water for 15-20 seconds
6. Dry immediately with the microfiber cloth, patting without rubbing
7. Let air dry for 10 minutes before storing in a case

Result: restored shine, soap/cream/sebum residues removed, no risk. For the colored enamel of Tiny Trilly charms, this is the safest method.

Method 2: deep cleaning with baking soda — use with caution

Baking soda is a gentle abrasive. It removes more stubborn oxidative stains but can dull ultra-glossy finishes. Suitable for brushed steel, avoid on mirror-polished steel and on enamel.

You will need: - 1 tablespoon baking soda - 2 tablespoons lukewarm water - Soft toothbrush

Procedure:

1. Mix baking soda and water until you get a thick paste
2. Take some paste on the toothbrush bristles
3. Gently rub following the direction of the metal brushing (if satin-finished, follow visible lines)
4. Let sit for 30 seconds
5. Rinse thoroughly — baking soda must not remain in micro-crevices
6. Dry with a microfiber cloth

Avoid: - Colored enamel (baking soda can dull the enamel) - Very glossy mirror finish (cumulative microscopic scratches) - Semi-precious stones glued in place (sometimes they detach if water penetrates)

Method 3: soak in diluted ammonia — only for tough cases

For stubborn stains or necklaces accidentally exposed to unsuitable products (spray perfumes, particularly greasy creams, stagnant water), highly diluted ammonia is effective. It is the most aggressive method — use only occasionally.

You will need: - Household ammonia (window cleaning ammonia is fine) - Distilled or natural mineral water - Protective gloves - Ventilation in the room

Procedure:

1. Mix 1 part ammonia to 6 parts water in a glass bowl (avoid metal or plastic that may react)
2. Soak the jewelry for maximum 30 seconds (never longer)
3. Remove with tweezers or fingers protected by gloves
4. Rinse immediately and thoroughly under running water for at least one minute
5. Second cleaning with water and neutral soap (method 1) to remove any ammonia traces
6. Dry with a microfiber cloth

Absolutely avoid with ammonia: - Any piece with enamel, pearls, mother-of-pearl, natural stones - Jewelry with thin soldering (ammonia can attack it over time) - Soaking longer than 60 seconds

In reality, for our jewelry ammonia is rarely necessary. If water and soap (method 1) do not restore the piece, there is probably a mechanical issue (scratch, dent) that chemical cleaning cannot fix.

What to NEVER use

Some methods circulate online and are dangerous for modern jewelry. A short but strict list:

Bleach (sodium hypochlorite): permanently corrodes stainless steel. Creates small rust spots that cannot be recovered. Forbidden.

Acetone (nail polish remover): attacks enamel, gold PVD, any colored coating. Using it on the chain to "polish" ruins all colored charms.

Toothpaste: a popular online method but is a too aggressive abrasive. Leaves visible micro-scratches. Use only as a last resort on satin steel, never on polished or enamel.

Home ultrasonic bath: €30 models on Amazon are often too intense and loosen stone settings. Professional jewelry ultrasonic machines are calibrated differently. For deep cleaning, take it to your jeweler.

Salt bath: no positive effect, only risk of mechanical scratches from salt crystals.

Hydrogen peroxide: fine for some metals, but can cause fading on enamel and PVD. Avoid.

Specific cleaning for each type of jewelry

Thin 316L stainless steel necklace: method 1 (water and soap), every 2-3 weeks if worn daily.

Enamel charms (Tiny Trilly, Alisei): always method 1. Never baking soda, never ammonia.

Gold PVD steel: method 1. If the gold finish starts to lose shine after 3-5 years, it is normal wear — no cleaning will restore it.

Bracelets/earrings in mirror-polished 316L steel: method 1, microfiber cloth at the end (slow circular motion).

Pieces with natural pearls or mother-of-pearl: NEVER soak. Only damp cloth on steel and charms separately, keeping the pearl out of water.

The monthly ritual — 5 minutes that save years

If you want to keep your jewelry like new regardless of use, just 5 minutes a month are enough:

1. Monday of the month (or any day you prefer): perform a small ritual. Gather all the jewelry you wore during the month.
2. Rinse them one by one with lukewarm water and neutral soap (method 1)
3. Dry thoroughly and let air for 10 minutes
4. Check clasps — if a lobster clasp does not close properly, note it and take it for repair
5. Store in separate velvet pouches, avoiding contact between different metals

After a year of this ritual, your jewelry looks identical to the day of purchase. Years later, still.

When to see a professional

In three cases avoid DIY and ask your trusted jeweler:

1. Broken clasp or unusable lobster clasp: repair with TIG laser for steel. €5-15 at reputable jewelers.
2. Visible deep scratch: professional polishing, €10-25 depending on piece size.
3. Chipped enamel on a charm: not economically repairable, better to replace the charm (if design allows).

For our Argenta customers, the service center at the Rome store (Via Crescenzo del Monte 29) performs small repairs within the day. If you are not in Rome, you can send us the piece via tracked courier — we will return it repaired within 7-10 working days.

Explore our Alisei collection or read how to recognize truly hypoallergenic jewelry.

PVD gold vs gold plating: why your jewelry doesn't tarnish

If you have ever bought an "gold" jewelry piece cheaply from a fashion store, you know the phenomenon: in the first few months it is shiny and bright, then it starts to dull, small dark spots appear, and after a year or two the golden color disappears completely leaving a grayish metal. You paid €15-25 for a product that actually lasted as long as a pair of summer shoes.

The fault is not the gold — it is the technique with which it was applied. In 2020, the modern accessories industry massively adopted a technology previously used only for luxury watches: PVD gold (Physical Vapor Deposition). In this guide, we explain why it is so different from traditional plating, and why today it is the standard for long-lasting jewelry.

What is traditional gold plating

Gold plating — in English gold plating or gold flashing — is a chemical/electrochemical process used for over a century. In summary:

1. The base metal piece (brass, nickel silver, sometimes stainless steel) is immersed in a galvanic bath
2. An electric current deposits gold ions on the surface
3. The deposited layer varies from 0.05 micron to 2.5 microns (depending on quality level)

Commercial classifications:

The generic "gold plating" you find on many cheap brands is typically standard gold plated, so 3-8 months of real durability. The color fades because the thin layer wears off with friction, sweat, contact with creams and perfumes.

What is PVD gold

PVD — Physical Vapor Deposition — is a physical process originally developed for aerospace components and surgical instruments in the 1960s. Since 1990 it has entered the luxury watch industry (Omega, Rolex), and since 2015 it has become accessible for quality fashion jewelry.

The process in summary:

1. The 316L stainless steel piece is placed in a high vacuum chamber (10⁻⁶ millibar)
2. A metal target (gold or gold-titanium alloy) is evaporated by a high-energy electron beam
3. The evaporated atoms deposit on the jewelry forming a dense and atomically bonded layer on the surface
4. The layer thickness is 0.3-1 µm, but the molecular structure is completely different from plating

The critical difference: in traditional plating, the gold layer is "laid" on the surface and chemically bonded. In PVD, atoms penetrate the crystalline structure of the base metal, creating a much stronger physical-mechanical bond. It is not an overlaid layer — it is an integrated part of the jewelry.

The difference in terms of durability

Independent laboratory tests (ISO 23160, Taber abrasion test 2000 cycles) report:

In practice: a 316L stainless steel PVD gold jewelry worn daily maintains stable golden color for 3-10 years. An HGP gold plated jewelry, 1-1.5 years. Standard plating, 3-8 months.

Why even PVD doesn't last "forever"

An important point of honesty: PVD is not eternal. Wear after wear, year after year, the layer thins. Under very intense use conditions (daily sports, sea every summer, heavy sweat), after 5-8 years a PVD gold finish may start to show slight wear, especially at recurring contact points (back of a pendant on skin, edge of a clasp rubbing).

The difference compared to plating: after many years, not few months.

How to recognize PVD vs plating at purchase

Brands and marketers exploit linguistic ambiguity. Here are the red and green flags:

Red flags (likely poor plating): - Label "gold tone" (only aesthetic effect, not gold) - "Gold plated" without thickness indicated - Suspicious price ("gold" necklace at €8-15 on marketplace) - No indication of base material - 30-60 day warranty or none

Green flags (likely PVD gold): - Label "PVD gold", "ion plated gold" (IPG), "vacuum deposited gold" - Base material explicitly declared (stainless steel 316L) - Extended warranty (12-24 months) against fading - Brands showing technical sheets on the process

If the brand does not explicitly declare the process (PVD or plating), assume the worst — it is almost always poor plating. Brands using PVD proudly declare it because it costs more.

How much more does PVD cost

PVD costs the manufacturer about 3-4 times an equivalent plating. For a small producer, this translates to €2-4 more per piece in manufacturing cost. On retail price, €5-12 more.

This is why a 316L stainless steel PVD gold jewelry typically costs €18-40, while a plated jewelry stays under €15. The difference seems small at the moment, but over a 3-year horizon PVD is much cheaper: a €25 PVD jewelry lasting 3 years vs 3 plated €10 jewelry lasting 1 year each = €25 vs €30, but with the convenience of a single piece that does not deteriorate.

The Argenta choice

All golden jewelry in our collection — Alisei with gold charms, Tiny Trilly gold, pendants from the Promo line, golden bracelets and rings — use PVD gold on 316L stainless steel. Without exceptions.

This is a choice of consistency: we built the brand around the idea that a 316L stainless steel jewelry lasts as much as it is worth paying for. Traditional plating would betray this promise — the customer would discover after 6 months that their "gold" jewelry is no longer golden. This is not a scenario we want to propose.

We call it "gold that doesn't tarnish" in our product sheets: it is not a marketing trick, it is the technical description of the difference.

Maintenance of PVD gold

Although much more resistant than plating, PVD benefits from some precautions to last at its best:

• Clean with water and neutral soap (never solvents, never acetone)
• Avoid direct contact with perfume spray (apply perfume before jewelry)
• Avoid zinc oxide sunscreens directly on the surface (apply them first, wait 5 minutes)
• Concentrated chlorine (high concentration pools, jacuzzis): limit prolonged contact

Otherwise, free wear: shower, sea, sweat, clothes. No need to protect it like 18k gold.

Explore the Alisei collection in PVD gold stainless steel or read the full comparison between 316L stainless steel and 925 silver.

Everyday Jewelry: Resistance to Impact, Sweat, Sunscreens

There is a question we often receive in our DMs and at our Rome store: "Can I wear this necklace all the time, even at night?". The honest answer is more complex than a simple yes or no. It depends on the material, the construction, and — above all — what you do during your day.

In this article, we explore how to choose a piece of jewelry that truly becomes a second skin: present from dawn to midnight, requiring no maintenance gestures, without damage, without becoming a concern.

The Real Life of Everyday Jewelry

Let's start with the facts. A typical day wearing a necklace 24/7 includes:

• 3-5 hand washes (with soaps of varying pH)
• 1-2 cream applications (hands, face, sometimes body)
• Sweat (in varying amounts, even in winter)
• Friction with clothing (sweater, scarf pendant, another necklace)
• Possible evening shower (high temperature + shampoo)
• Occasional sports (intense sweat, light impacts)
• Night in random position (twisting, rubbing against pillow)

Multiplied by 365 days a year, this becomes an impressive stress test. Few jewelry pieces survive this regimen in good condition for more than 12-18 months unless made with the right materials.

The Three Quality Tests for Everyday Jewelry

When evaluating a piece you want to wear always, check three things.

1. Metal Hardness

The Vickers scale measures scratch resistance. Reference numbers:

316L stainless steel is the best compromise between hardness, workability, cost, and hypoallergenic properties. Softer than titanium but harder than all traditional materials.

2. Clasp Robustness

Often the clasp fails before the metal itself. Types of clasps for everyday necklaces, in order of robustness:

• Parrot spring clasp (double spring): the top choice. Fast to hook and does not open by itself.
• Classic lobster clasp: excellent quality-ease ratio. Our choice for most Alisei pieces.
• T-bar clasp: elegant but can open with sudden movements. Not ideal for sports.
• Magnetic clasp: very practical, but loses strength over the years. Not for intense daily use.
• Screw clasp: very secure but slow. Suitable for heavy necklaces never to be removed.

Ensure the clasp is made of the same material as the necklace body. Many budget brands use chrome-plated alloy clasps on stainless steel chains — the clasp oxidizes first.

3. Coating Quality (for gold-plated pieces)

Here is the trick that makes the difference between jewelry lasting three years and one that fades after three months. PVD gold vs plating:

Gold plating: a very thin layer (often <1 micron) of gold chemically deposited. It wears off with friction, comes off with acidic sweat, and disappears completely in 6-18 months.

PVD gold (Physical Vapor Deposition): a layer of gold-based compound physically deposited at high temperatures under vacuum. 20-50 times more resistant than traditional plating. Lasts 3-10 years of intense daily use without fading.

All Argenta gold-plated jewelry uses PVD gold on a 316L base. Without exceptions.

The Invisible Enemies of Everyday Wear

Some factors damage jewelry without you noticing until the damage is done.

Sunscreens. Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, two very common SPF ingredients, deposit on matte surfaces and create white hazes. It is not corrosion but worsens visual appearance. Rule: cream first, jewelry after, wait 5 minutes.

Perfumes. Ethyl alcohol and essential oils are slightly corrosive to weak platings. For 316L stainless steel and PVD gold, it makes no difference, but for silver and cheap platings it does. Rule: apply perfume first on the body, jewelry after.

Post-sport sweat. pH between 4.0 and 6.8, contains chlorides, urea, ammonia. Creates patinas on silver and brass. No measurable effect on 316L stainless steel. If you do intense sports daily and want to keep jewelry on, 316L stainless steel is the only rational option.

Shampoo and liquid soap. Modern surfactants have pH 5.5-7 and are safe for any precious metal. Only issue: they can dull shiny surfaces if not rinsed. If you train in the shower with your necklace, wipe it with a damp cloth afterward.

Nighttime friction. A ring hitting a necklace clasp all night, or a shirt pressing on the collarbone, generates invisible micro-scratches that over time dull the surface. If you care about shine, remove the necklace at night or at least rotate it to the clean side of the neck.

The Most Reliable Materials for Daily Use

After years of observing returns and support questions, here is our reliability hierarchy for jewelry worn 12+ hours a day:

1. Brushed 316L stainless steel (matte finish): maximum resistance to visible scratches, zero maintenance.
2. Polished 316L stainless steel: beautiful but shows micro-scratches. Monthly cleaning with a microfiber cloth restores like new.
3. 316L stainless steel PVD gold: lasts 3-10 years without fading. The best "gold" option for daily use.
4. Titanium: maximum resistance, but more limited design and higher cost.
5. 18k Gold: safe but expensive. Scratches like silver, so not more resistant than steel.

Avoid for daily use:

• Polished Silver 925 (dulls in 2-3 weeks)
• Any cheap plating
• Jewelry with leather, cord, mother-of-pearl (not durable over time)

Necklaces to Wear Always: Our Recommendations

For absolutely daily use, these are the smartest choices in the catalog:

• Tiny Mare silver Necklace (princess 50 cm): 316L stainless steel, small charm, robust clasp. Forgotten under the shirt and never bothers you.
• Alisei Asinara white: 45 cm princess, gold PVD shell charm. Goes with everything, resists everything.
• Alisei Giglio gold: all PVD gold, strong visual impact but minimal weight.

When It's Worth Taking Them Off

Even the most resistant jewelry has four moments when it's better to free them:

1. Exposure to strong chlorine (condominium pools, jacuzzis). High concentrations can dull even PVD in rare cases.
2. DIY and heavy work. Mechanical impacts against bricks, hammer, electric screwdriver are the only things that really scratch steel.
3. Gym with free weights. If the chain hits an iron knob, scratches will occur.
4. Medical visits requiring imaging (MRI). Metals are always removed, it's protocol. But 316L stainless steel is compatible with CT scans and normal X-rays.

For everything else — shower, sea, sleep, light sports, driving, cooking, sun, rain — a well-made 316L piece never needs to be removed.

Discover the Alisei collection for daily use or explore the Tiny necklaces to wear always.

Stainless steel vs silver: which to choose (and why it's often stainless steel)

When you enter a traditional jewelry store and ask for a "non-precious but quality metal" necklace, they often show you silver. It has been the benchmark metal for fine costume jewelry for nearly a century, a historic compromise between cost and prestige. But in the last twenty years, a new option has become dominant in many contemporary collections: stainless steel, particularly the 316L alloy.

It's not just a matter of price. Durability changes, daily comfort changes, even safety for those with sensitive skin changes. In this guide, we put the two materials side by side, with real numbers, and see when it makes sense to choose one or the other.

The numbers that matter

The most relevant data for those who wear the jewelry every day is hardness: stainless steel is more than twice as hard as silver. This means fewer micro-scratches after six months of daily use, sharper edges, and shinier surfaces for longer.

When silver is the right choice

We don't want to take sides. There are three cases where silver still makes sense.

Traditional jewelry with set stones. Silver has workability at low temperatures that allows micro-work difficult to replicate in steel. If you are looking for a ring with a classic six-prong setting and set zircons, silver is probably the jeweler's material you find locally.

Emotional value of a "precious" metal. Silver 925 has an intrinsic market value linked to the spot price of silver. It is not an investment (processing fees dominate), but some customers value the concept of "precious metal." Psychologically valid, economically debatable.

Jewelry worn only on special occasions. If you wear the necklace twice a year, silver maintenance is manageable. Kept in an anti-oxidation case, a silver piece can remain shiny for months without care.

When 316L stainless steel wins

In most modern daily habits, stainless steel is the most rational choice.

Intense daily use. You raise a child, do sports, wash your hands twenty times a day, sweat, evening showers are a must. Stainless steel doesn't mind. Silver, after two weeks, tarnishes at contact points with fingertips.

Sensitive or reactive skin. The nickel in 316L stainless steel remains trapped in the crystalline matrix and does not migrate. The European standard EN 1811 allows up to 0.5 micrograms/cm²/week: 316L stainless steel is well below this threshold. Silver 925 contains copper which, oxidizing, can leave green stains on the skin for those with acidic skin pH.

Sea and outdoor life. This is the undisputed domain of stainless steel. We have explored the topic in the waterproof jewelry guide: in summary, silver blackens with salt, stainless steel does not.

Jewelry with "honest" golden color. PVD gold stainless steel is a physical (not chemical) treatment that bonds the color to the surface for thousands of hours of rubbing. A gold plating on silver typically lasts 6-18 months. After that, you must redo it (if possible) or discard it.

The myth of "weight = quality"

There is a bias among customers of a certain age: the weight of a piece of jewelry is associated with quality. This is no longer true.

The density of silver (10.5 g/cm³) is higher than that of steel (8 g/cm³), so a silver necklace of the same thickness weighs about 30% more. But greater weight = more strain on the neck, higher risk of breaking thin clasps, more discomfort for those with reactive skin at the contact point. In modern ergonomics, the "right weight" is the minimum that gives a sense of presence without becoming cumbersome. Steel naturally offers this.

The repair issue

Pro silver: any Italian goldsmith can solder, resize, reset a stone. Pro steel: it rarely breaks (three times less than silver according to independent lab tests). When it happens, welding requires TIG laser — not all traditional goldsmiths do it, but it is increasingly common.

In the practice of a €20-30 piece, economical repair is not worthwhile for either: you buy a new piece. The real difference is frequency: steel almost always reaches the end of the design's life (i.e., you stop wearing it because you got tired of it) without breaking. Silver sometimes does not.

Truly nickel-free: what the law says

There is much confusion about this. The European standard EN 1811 does not say "zero nickel," it says "nickel release less than 0.5 micrograms per cm² per week." This applies both to 316L stainless steel and many quality silvers.

The critical point is platings and welds: there are pieces sold as "steel" that actually have clasps in a different, more reactive alloy. For this reason, distrust super cheap pieces without material indication. At Argenta, even the clasps are 316L, there is no hidden brass core.

How to choose: three questions

When deciding between silver and steel, answer these three questions.

1. How often will you wear it? Every day → steel. Special occasions → silver if aesthetically preferred.
2. Is the sea part of your life? Yes → steel. Rarely → indifferent.
3. Have you ever had jewelry irritation? Yes → steel (or 18k gold, but triples the price). No → both.

In the vast majority of real cases (daily use, modern life, sensible budget), the answer is 316L stainless steel. Not because silver is outdated as a material, but because the way we live today — lots of water, much exposed skin, little desire for maintenance — favors a metal that asks for nothing.

Discover our selection of 316L stainless steel necklaces or deepen the topic of water resistance of waterproof jewelry.

Necklace Alisei: the Mediterranean you wear

If on a July morning you have ever felt a different air — less humid, sharper, charged with the smell of salt — you have probably encountered a trade wind. These are the constant winds that cross the Mediterranean from the northeast, sometimes stronger, sometimes barely noticeable, but always present. They have shaped the commercial history of southern Europe, pushed Phoenician sails westward, dictated the timing of fishing and harvest.

From these winds, we took the name of our summer necklace collection. It is not a romantic whim: every Alisei is designed to accompany those days when the air is lighter than the clothes, when the sea is just a step away and the skin no longer has to struggle with heavy jewelry. On this page, we tell you what this collection really is, why it is called that, and how to wear it well.

Twelve winds, twelve islands

The Alisei collection includes twelve models, each named after an Italian island: Asinara, Pantelleria, Procida, Tremiti, Giglio, Favignana, Ponza, Ischia, Lampedusa, Salina, Elba, Ustica. The choice is not random. Each of these islands has a history of winds, arrivals and departures, and a specific light.

• Asinara has white stone that reflects light like a salt floor.
• Pantelleria is black basalt and green zibibbo grapes.
• Procida is the pastel range of Neapolitan fishermen.
• Tremiti is the almost tropical turquoise of the Gargano coast.

Each model has a different charm in golden PVD steel, inspired by an element of that island: a shell, a fish, a starfish, an olive leaf. The chain is always the same — thin, clean, in 316L stainless steel — because the detail must be the protagonist, not the weight.

Why we chose 316L steel

Necklaces named after a wind cannot fear water, sun, or sweat. For this reason, we immediately discarded three options that most brands use:

• 925 silver: tarnishes with salt, stains with sunscreen. Unsuitable for the sea.
• Thin gold plating: wears off in a few weeks. Useless in June, already faded by August.
• Leather or waxed cord: beautiful on the first day, hard and cracked after the third swim.

The 316L is the surgical alloy that Argenta uses throughout the collection. Hypoallergenic, stainless even in contact with seawater, color stable thanks to the PVD treatment (not plating, but a physical deposition at controlled temperatures). If you wear an Alisei at the sea in Formentera, rinse it under a beach shower, and wear it at sunset in Tremiti, the next day it is identical.

How to wear an Alisei necklace

The collection’s design is conceived for a subtle Mediterranean style — no layers of chains, no statement pieces. Here are the combinations that work best.

Morning on the beach — white cotton tank top, wet hair tied back, Alisei Procida with pastel pink charm. Nothing else. The Alisei is the only accessory, and that’s enough.

Afternoon at the port — slightly open beige linen shirt, rolled-up light jeans, Alisei Tremiti turquoise. Pair with a small silver steel hoop earring. Two points of light, no more.

Evening on the waterfront — white broderie anglaise dress, flat natural leather sandals, Alisei Pantelleria black or Giglio golden. For the evening, the Alisei becomes a visual anchor — the only element that catches the eye.

Layering (only if it works) — if you want to layer, do it with another shorter Alisei or a very thin chain. Never with chains of different weights: it would ruin the harmony.

The ritual of returning home

Every jewel needs its ritual, even the most resistant ones. When you return from vacation, three minutes for the Alisei:

1. Rinse in lukewarm fresh water to remove salt residues.
2. Dry with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth. No paper.
3. Rest in a velvet pouch — separated from other metals that could transfer oxides.

No harsh detergents, no alcohol, no silver cream. 316L steel does not need it, and too aggressive cleaning could damage the golden PVD of the charm.

Giving an Alisei as a gift

It is a necklace that tells a place. For this reason, it works particularly well as a gift for someone with a connection to a specific island — a graduation, a summer birthday, a vacation memory. If the person does not have a favorite island, choose based on preferred colors: Asinara and Procida for whites and pastels, Pantelleria for those who love elegant black, Tremiti and Favignana for those who love turquoise.

The packaging we ship is made of recycled cardboard with cotton cord ties — consistent with the Mediterranean spirit.

The line continues

After Alisei, we are working on the next collections dedicated to the Mediterranean: winds, currents, constellations seen from the deck of a boat. The common thread remains the same — jewelry worn in summer and not missed in autumn.

Discover the entire collection on the Alisei page, or explore the set of summer stainless steel necklaces.