304 vs 316L Stainless Steel Jewelry

304 and 316L are both stainless steels, but 316L contains molybdenum, which makes it more corrosion-resistant and the standard for surgical and body jewelry. For anything that touches skin, 316L is the safer choice.

We use 316L across our wholesale range. It is hypoallergenic, does not tarnish, holds plating well, and is nickel-free and lead-free to EU REACH and California Prop 65 limits.

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