Ever felt scammed after buying “anti-tarnish” jewellery?You weren’t imagining it. Here’s what nobody in the jewellery space wants to say out loud. 🔍 316L VS 304L — NOT THE SAME THING Most demi-fine jewellery is marketed as 316L stainless steel:surgical grade, corrosion resistant, the good stuff. But a large chunk of what’s actually being sold? It’s 304L. Cheaper. Less resistant to moisture. And far more likely to tarnish when it meets your skin. ⌚ WHY WATCHES AND JEWELLERY AREN’T COMPARABLE Luxury watches use 316L, or even 904L. But they use it solid. Thick. Polished or brushed to last decades. Jewellery is a different game… thinner, more intricate, finished with a layer of PVD or electroplating to get that gold or rose-gold look. That layer? It wears. It always wears. 💧 WHAT ACTUALLY CAUSES TARNISH Sweat. Perfume. Moisturiser. Chlorine. These aren’t extreme conditions, they’re just Tuesday. And they’re enough to break down a plated surface over time, regardless of what the ba...