Stainless Steel
Wondering where to buy stainless steel chain? Look no further! With our wide range of stainless steel chains and gold-plated stainless steel chains, you'll be sure to make the right choice to create beautiful DIY costume jewelry. Bracelets, necklaces, rings or anklets... let your imagination run wild!
Whether you like gold or silver, beaded or rhinestone chains, stainless steel chains suit every style. There's sure to be a stainless steel chain model waiting for you.
Those in a hurry can opt for our ready-to-wear chain bracelets and necklaces. And for those who want to create even more, consider stainless steel jewelry chain by the meter.
At Perles & Co, we know that every project is unique. That's why our catalog explores every facet of knitwear:
- The classics: forçat, jalousie or gourmette mesh for sleek designs.
- Trends: Chunky chains, trombone or snake chain for a modern look.
- Fancy: beaded, enameled or tasselled chains for ready-to-wear creations in the blink of an eye.
Trendy coarse-mesh chains, fine chains in Forçat or Rombo mesh to create minimalist and discreet DIY jewelry, or fancy meshes with flowers, epoxy resin inclusions or intertwined wires... You're bound to adopt them around your neck, on your wrists, ankles or even your ears.
Choosing stainless steel chains for DIY
Choosing stainless steel for a chain has a number of advantages. For one thing:
- It won 't tarnish, change color or rust.
- Stainless steel won't blacken in the face of daily aggressions like water, perspiration or cosmetics.
- It is also hypoallergenic, as it does not cause skin reactions, except in very rare cases.
- Last but not least, it is highly resistant, dimensionally stable and low-maintenance. What more could you ask for!
In this section, you'll find different sizes and meshes of stainless steel chain. Some require only a clasp, while others can be personalized with charms, sequins, pendants, rows of pearls... For your necklaces or bracelets, don't forget to add a stainless steel chain to adjust your jewelry.
Our expert advice: whether you're a beginner or an expert, working with steel requires the right tools. As this metal is harder than silver, we recommend the use of reinforced steel precision pliers. For a professional look, always use open stainless steel rings of the same finish (gold, raw or pink) to ensure perfect visual consistency.
Large-mesh chains can be difficult to work with. But don't worry! We've got you covered, showing you how to cut large links from your stainless steel chain.
In our toolbox, we also give you other useful tips and tricks, such as how to shorten a necklace that's too long, how to clean a necklace chain or how to untangle your necklace chain.
What type of mesh on chains for women's jewelry?
For feminine jewelry with a chain, it's often advisable to choose fine chains, with meshes such as horse chain, fine Forçat chain or Jaseron chain. You can also play up contrasts with thicker or patterned fancy links.
What type of chain for men's jewelry?
For men's jewelry, it's often advisable to choose thicker chains, such as large gourmette chains or thick alternating Forçat chain.
You can then easily create necklaces and bracelets full of character.
How to create a stainless steel charms necklace?
- Choose a chain with links through which you can thread the connecting rings used to hang the charms.
- Choose your charms. We often choose 7: 1 central and 3 on either side of the central charm.
- Hang your charms with open rings.
There are also ready-made kits with everything you need to make a charm necklace.
How to use stainless steel chain to make DIY jewelry?
- Make a stainless steel collar like this large stainless steel mesh collar. You'll never want to part with it!
- Make a stainless steel bracelet in just a few minutes, like this multi-row bracelet with several rows of chain, pearls and a stainless steel zodiac charm for personalization. For a more bohemian style, opt for this original, easy-to-make bracelet.
- You can also create a stainless steel ring that will dress up your hand in no time, like this ring with charms.
- And why not stainless steel earrings, such as these sublime creole ear rings, which you can make in just six steps.
What's the difference between 304 stainless steel chain and 316L stainless steel chain?
316L steel (surgical grade) contains molybdenum, making it even more resistant to corrosion, particularly from sea salt or chlorine. 304 steel is perfect for standard everyday use. Both are considered hypoallergenic by the vast majority of users.