Many people love stainless steel for jewelry because it's strong, and doesn't tarnish or discolor. However, if you're allergic to nickel, then stainless steel may not be the best metal for you. Most types of stainless steel used in jewelry -- including surgical stainless steel -- contain approximately 8% nickel. Low-nickel forms of stainless steel do not meet the needs of the medical industry, because they lack the corrosion resistance that nickel gives to steel. If you and your customers are not allergic to nickel, then no problem -- stainless steel is a durable option for making long-lasting jewelry! For more information about stainless steel and other metals used in jewelry, see our Jewelry-Making Materials page.
Looking for allergy-friendly metals? See our 2013 Surgical Steel and Hypoallergenic Metals blog article for a full discussion of this topic, plus links to great earring material options for people with metal allergies.
Because stainless steel is harder than most metals used by jewelers, it's extra hard on tools. Use jewelry tools rated for use with stainless steel (like memory-wire pliers and cutters and ImpressArt Signature metal stamps), or be prepared for broken tools.
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White Plated Stainless Steel Earring Post Finding w Fingernail Flat Pad (12 Pieces)
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27" Stainless Steel Endless Curb Chain Necklaces, Bulk (12 Pieces)
$16.45See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Stainless Steel French Hook Earring Wires, Plain (gross)
$6.29See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Gold Plated Stainless Steel Earring Post Finding w Fingernail Flat Pad (12 Pieces)
$4.97See Related Products links (below) to find the perfect earring nuts (post backs) for your individual needs. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Stainless Steel French Hook Earring Wires, Plain with Loop (100 Pieces)
$6.29See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Stainless Steel Earring Post Findings, 4mm Cup Pad with Peg (100 Pieces)
$8.17Which Glue is Best? For the most durable bond, we almost always recommend 2-part epoxies rather than other types of glue, but it depends on a few factors... Check out the options, plus tips for successful glue bonds, on our Adhesives and Jewelry Glues... -
Stainless Steel Earring Post Finding w 4mm Flat Pad (100 Pieces)
$5.39See Related Products links (below) to find the perfect earring nuts (post backs) for your individual needs. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Stainless Steel Earring Post Findings, 6mm Cup Pad with Peg (100 Pieces)
$8.77Which Glue is Best? For the most durable bond, we almost always recommend 2-part epoxies rather than other types of glue, but it depends on a few factors... Check out the options, plus tips for successful glue bonds, on our Adhesives and Jewelry Glues... -
Stainless Steel Earring Post Findings, 6mm Flat Pad (100 Pieces)
$6.09See Related Products links (below) to find the perfect earring nuts (post backs) for your individual needs. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Stainless Steel Earring Post Finding w Gold Plated Loop / 4mm Ball (72 pieces)
$40.75Posts and nuts (earring backs) sold separately, to ensure that you receive the type that works best for your designs. See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. -
Stainless Steel Earring Post Finding w White Plated Loop / 3mm Ball (72 pcs)
$16.85See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Stainless Steel Earring Post Finding w 8mm Flat Pad (100 Pieces)
$5.59See Related Products links (below) to find the perfect earring nuts (post backs) for your individual needs. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Stainless Steel Earring Post Findings, 4mm Flat Pad (100 Pieces)
$6.09See Related Products links (below) to find the perfect earring nuts (post backs) for your individual needs. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Stainless Steel Earring Post Finding w 6mm Flat Pad (100 Pieces)
$5.49See Related Products links (below) to find the perfect earring nuts (post backs) for your individual needs. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Stainless Steel Earring Post Findings, 8mm Flat Pad (100 Pieces)
$6.09See Related Products links (below) to find the perfect earring nuts (post backs) for your individual needs. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
White Plated Stainless Steel Earring Post Finding w Loop / 6mm Half Ball (72 pcs)
$7.97See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Stainless Steel Earring Post Finding w 5mm Flat Pad (100 Pieces)
$5.39See Related Products links (below) to find the perfect earring nuts (post backs) for your individual needs. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Stainless Steel Earring Post Findings, 3mm Flat Pad (100 Pieces)
$6.09See Related Products links (below) to find the perfect earring nuts (post backs) for your individual needs. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Gold Plated Stainless Steel Earring Post Finding w Loop / 6mm Half Ball (72 pcs)
$14.75See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Stainless Steel Earring Post Findings, 14mm Rivoli Setting (5 pair)
$6.38See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Beadalon 316L Stainless Steel Wire, 20ga, Round, 19.7' (Each)
Beadalon$6.69See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Artistic Wire 304 Stainless Steel Jewelry Wire, 22ga, 45ft (Each)
Artistic Wire$4.67This chart by Beadalon shows the relative hardnesses of Artistic Wire and other popular types of wire, from dead soft to full hard: Confused about wire gauges and wire hardnesses?Try our Wire 101 page for definitions and comparisons. See Related... -
Stainless Steel Earring Post Findings, 10mm Flat Pad (100 Pieces)
$6.09See Related Products links (below) to find the perfect earring nuts (post backs) for your individual needs. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Stainless Steel French Hook Earring Wires, Plain (100 Pieces)
$7.27See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Artistic Wire 304 Stainless Steel Jewelry Wire, 30ga, 150ft (Each)
Artistic Wire$8.99This chart by Beadalon shows the relative hardnesses of Artistic Wire and other popular types of wire, from dead soft to full hard: Confused about wire gauges and wire hardnesses?Try our Wire 101 page for definitions and comparisons. See Related... -
Beadalon 316L Surgical Stainless Steel Wire, 20ga, Square, 9.8' (Each)
Beadalon$6.47See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Stainless Steel Dog Tag, 2" (10 Pieces)
$3.60These blanks require finishing, which might include decorating (stamping, gluing, etc.); adding holes; filing, sanding, or hammering the edges; polishing and/or antiquing. See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making... -
Artistic Wire 304 Stainless Steel Jewelry Wire, 24ga, 60ft (Each)
Artistic Wire$4.67This chart by Beadalon shows the relative hardnesses of Artistic Wire and other popular types of wire, from dead soft to full hard: Confused about wire gauges and wire hardnesses?Try our Wire 101 page for definitions and comparisons. See Related... -
Artistic Wire 304 Stainless Steel Jewelry Wire, 28ga, 120ft (Each)
Artistic Wire$7.55This chart by Beadalon shows the relative hardnesses of Artistic Wire and other popular types of wire, from dead soft to full hard: Confused about wire gauges and wire hardnesses?Try our Wire 101 page for definitions and comparisons. See Related... -
Beadalon 316L Stainless Steel Wire, 22ga, Round, 32.8' (Each)
Beadalon$7.19See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Beadalon 316L Stainless Steel Wire, 24ga, Square, 32.8' (Each)
Beadalon$6.07See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Beadalon 316L Stainless Steel Wire, 24ga, Round, 39.4' (Each)
Beadalon$7.19See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Stainless Steel Dog Tag, 1.5" (10 Pieces)
$3.38These blanks require finishing, which might include decorating (stamping, gluing, etc.); adding holes; filing, sanding, or hammering the edges; polishing and/or antiquing. See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making... -
Stainless Steel Earring Post Findings, 12mm Flat Pad (100 Pieces)
$7.47See Related Products links (below) to find the perfect earring nuts (post backs) for your individual needs. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Stainless Steel Filigree Bead Cap, 8x3mm (fifty)
$2.97304 stainless steel is the most popular grade of stainless steel. It is 18-20% chromium, 8-10.5% nickel, 0.08% carbon, plus iron and trace elements. It is commonly used in the food industry (sinks, coffee urns, beer/brewing, citrus and fruit juice... -
Artistic Wire 304 Stainless Steel Jewelry Wire, 18ga, 30ft (Each)
Artistic Wire$5.75This chart by Beadalon shows the relative hardnesses of Artistic Wire and other popular types of wire, from dead soft to full hard: Confused about wire gauges and wire hardnesses?Try our Wire 101 page for definitions and comparisons. See Related... -
Artistic Wire 304 Stainless Steel Jewelry Wire, 20ga, 45ft (Each)
Artistic Wire$5.75This chart by Beadalon shows the relative hardnesses of Artistic Wire and other popular types of wire, from dead soft to full hard: Confused about wire gauges and wire hardnesses?Try our Wire 101 page for definitions and comparisons. See Related... -
Artistic Wire 304 Stainless Steel Jewelry Wire, 26ga, 90ft (Each)
Artistic Wire$6.47This chart by Beadalon shows the relative hardnesses of Artistic Wire and other popular types of wire, from dead soft to full hard: Confused about wire gauges and wire hardnesses?Try our Wire 101 page for definitions and comparisons. See Related... -
Beadalon 316L Stainless Steel Wire, 20ga, Half Round, 29.5' (Each)
Beadalon$6.74See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Beadalon 316L Stainless Steel Wire, 21g, Square, 14.8' (Each)
Beadalon$6.47See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Beadalon 316L Stainless Steel Wire, 22ga, Half Round, 49.2' (Each)
Beadalon$7.19See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Beadalon 316L Surgical Stainless Steel Wire, 21g, Half Round, 39.3' (Each)
Beadalon$7.19See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Stainless Steel Earring Post Finding w 10mm Flat Pad (100 Pieces)
$5.59See Related Products links (below) to find the perfect earring nuts (post backs) for your individual needs. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Stainless Steel Earring Post Finding w 3mm Flat Pad (100 Pieces)
$5.39See Related Products links (below) to find the perfect earring nuts (post backs) for your individual needs. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Stainless Steel Earring Post Finding w Gold Plated Loop / 3mm Ball (72 pcs)
$19.85See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Stainless Steel Filigree Bead Cap, 14x4mm (fifty)
$4.82304 stainless steel is the most popular grade of stainless steel. It is 18-20% chromium, 8-10.5% nickel, 0.08% carbon, plus iron and trace elements. It is commonly used in the food industry (sinks, coffee urns, beer/brewing, citrus and fruit juice...