Pros:
- Made from 92.5% pure silver (a precious metal), making it valuable and timeless
- Offers a warm, bright shine and is ideal for intricate, handcrafted designs
- Hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin—free from copper irritation
Which metal is right for your style, budget, and lifestyle? Learn the key differences between sterling silver, brass, and stainless steel jewellery—including benefits, drawbacks and care tips—so you can make a confident choice.
Sterling Silver (925)
Pros:
- Made from 92.5% pure silver (a precious metal), making it valuable and timeless
- Offers a warm, bright shine and is ideal for intricate, handcrafted designs
- Hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin—free from copper irritation
Cons:
- Made from 92.5% pure silver (a precious metal), making it valuable and timeless
- Offers a warm, bright shine and is ideal for intricate, handcrafted designs
- Hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin—free from copper irritation
Maintenance:
Special occasion jewellery, detailed designs and long-term investment pieces. Most of our stunning rings are available in 14K Gold-plated or Rhodium-plated 925 Sterling Silver because it’s a precious metal that’s the most receptive to beautiful design and isn't susceptible to oxidising.
Best For:
Special occasion jewellery, detailed designs and long-term investment pieces. Most of our stunning rings are available in 14K Gold-plated or Rhodium-plated 925 Sterling Silver because it’s a precious metal that’s the most receptive to beautiful design and isn't susceptible to oxidising.
Cons:
- Made from 92.5% pure silver (a precious metal), making it valuable and timeless
- Offers a warm, bright shine and is ideal for intricate, handcrafted designs
- Hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin—free from copper irritation
Maintenance:
Special occasion jewellery, detailed designs and long-term investment pieces. Most of our stunning rings are available in 14K Gold-plated or Rhodium-plated 925 Sterling Silver because it’s a precious metal that’s the most receptive to beautiful design and isn't susceptible to oxidising.
Best For:
Special occasion jewellery, detailed designs and long-term investment pieces. Most of our stunning rings are available in 14K Gold-plated or Rhodium-plated 925 Sterling Silver because it’s a precious metal that’s the most receptive to beautiful design and isn't susceptible to oxidising.
Our Best-Selling Sterling Silver Pieces
These customer favourites never stay in stock for long. Don't miss out.
Stainless Steel
Pros:
- Extremely durable: scratch-resistant, weatherproof, rust-free, and can be worn in the shower or pool
- Low maintenance—won’t tarnish; clean easily with soap and water
- More affordable than sterling silver, yet looks sleek and minimalistic
- Many grades are hypoallergenic, suitable for those with metal sensitivities
Cons:
- Limited design flexibility—harder to shape, so typically used for simpler styles
- Less perceived prestige than sterling silver—not considered a precious metal
Maintenance:
Stainless steel is a highly resistant material that resists water and knocks. It won’t tarnish and is easy to maintain so it’s well-suited for everyday use. You can even shower with stainless steel jewellery on those lazy days.
Best For:
Daily-wear jewellery, active lifestyles, minimalist style and low-maintenance routines. We offer a range of 18K Gold plated and Palladium plated Stainless Steel jewellery. Its robust qualities means it’s often selected for minimal bracelets and necklaces and great for everyday wear.
Pros:
- Extremely durable: scratch-resistant, weatherproof, rust-free, and can be worn in the shower or pool
- Low maintenance—won’t tarnish; clean easily with soap and water
- More affordable than sterling silver, yet looks sleek and minimalistic
- Many grades are hypoallergenic, suitable for those with metal sensitivities
Cons:
- Limited design flexibility—harder to shape, so typically used for simpler styles
- Less perceived prestige than sterling silver—not considered a precious metal
Maintenance:
Stainless steel is a highly resistant material that resists water and knocks. It won’t tarnish and is easy to maintain so it’s well-suited for everyday use. You can even shower with stainless steel jewellery on those lazy days.
Best For:
Daily-wear jewellery, active lifestyles, minimalist style and low-maintenance routines. We offer a range of 18K Gold plated and Palladium plated Stainless Steel jewellery. Its robust qualities means it’s often selected for minimal bracelets and necklaces and great for everyday wear.
Brass
Pros:
- Most affordable metal option—great for budget-friendly fashion jewellery
- Exceptionally malleable, allowing for bold and statement-making designs
- Naturally warm gold-like hue without the gold price tag
Cons:
- Tarnishes quickly—exposure to moisture, sweat, or creams can lead to oxidation and green tarnish on skin
- Can irritate sensitive skin or leave a green mark—especially on fingers
- Less durable than stainless steel and may lose finish over time
Maintenance:
Brass has many hardwearing qualities and it is more durable than sterling silver. However oxidation means that brass jewellery is not made for everyday wear. Oxidation happens when brass reacts with Sulphur in the air. We recommend storing brass jewellery in pouches when not in use. Additionally, salts and hand creams may cause oxidation so brass rings on sweaty fingers on a night out may result in green fingers on those with acidic skin. There are several ways to prevent oxidation with a little maintenance such as applying a polymer barrier or nail varnish on the inside of your rings, properly storing your jewellery, not showering with them on and putting rings on only when hands are dry.
Best For:
Trend-driven, occasional wear accessories and customers seeking bold looks on a budget. Brass base jewellery is more suited for occasional wear. With Brass, customers may find that skin greening only occurs in sweaty fingers but are absolutely fine with bracelets, necklaces and even earrings because our wrist, neck and ears are less exposed to sweat therefore preventing oxidising. So as long as you’re not allergic to copper, definitely go for that brass base tennis bracelet you have been eyeing.
Pros:
- Most affordable metal option—great for budget-friendly fashion jewellery
- Exceptionally malleable, allowing for bold and statement-making designs
- Naturally warm gold-like hue without the gold price tag
Cons:
- Tarnishes quickly—exposure to moisture, sweat, or creams can lead to oxidation and green tarnish on skin
- Can irritate sensitive skin or leave a green mark—especially on fingers
- Less durable than stainless steel and may lose finish over time
Maintenance:
Brass has many hardwearing qualities and it is more durable than sterling silver. However oxidation means that brass jewellery is not made for everyday wear. Oxidation happens when brass reacts with Sulphur in the air. We recommend storing brass jewellery in pouches when not in use. Additionally, salts and hand creams may cause oxidation so brass rings on sweaty fingers on a night out may result in green fingers on those with acidic skin. There are several ways to prevent oxidation with a little maintenance such as applying a polymer barrier or nail varnish on the inside of your rings, properly storing your jewellery, not showering with them on and putting rings on only when hands are dry.
Best For:
Trend-driven, occasional wear accessories and customers seeking bold looks on a budget. Brass base jewellery is more suited for occasional wear. With Brass, customers may find that skin greening only occurs in sweaty fingers but are absolutely fine with bracelets, necklaces and even earrings because our wrist, neck and ears are less exposed to sweat therefore preventing oxidising. So as long as you’re not allergic to copper, definitely go for that brass base tennis bracelet you have been eyeing.
Our Best-Selling Brass Pieces
These customer favourites never stay in stock for long. Don't miss out.
Metal
Durability
Maintenance
Price
Hypoallergenic
Appearance & Design Potential
Moderate
Requires polishing
High
Yes
Bright; great for detail
Excellent
Very low
Medium-low
Often
Sleek, modern
Fair
High
Low
No
Warm, golden
Sterling Silver
Stainless Steel
Brass
Moderate
Excellent
Fair
Sterling Silver
Stainless Steel
Brass
Requires polishing
Very low
High
Sterling Silver
Stainless Steel
Brass
High
Medium-low
Low
Sterling Silver
Stainless Steel
Brass
Yes
Often
No
Sterling Silver
Stainless Steel
Brass
Bright; great for detail
Sleek, modern
Warm, golden
OBJKTS Jewelry Recommendations
Choose 925 Sterling Silver if you want timeless sparkle, hypoallergenic wear and pieces you’ll cherish over time.
Opt for Stainless Steel if you need jewellery that can handle daily wear, minimal upkeep and has a modern edge.
Go with Brass when you're styling trendy, visually striking pieces at a lower cost—and don’t mind some maintenance.
All brass-based jewellery at OBJKTS is electroplated and may tarnish with exposure to skin, oils, or moisture.
At OBJKTS Jewelry, we offer a wide variety of rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings in all three metals—crafted to suit your individual aesthetic and metal priorities:
Shop Sterling Silver if you value shine and sophistication
Browse Stainless Steel for strong, sleek designs built for real life
Explore Brass Pieces if you're after that golden fashion look at an accessible price point
As Seen On You
Why OBJKTS Jewelry?
OBJKTS Jewelry has been selling timeless engagement style rings since 2019 to over 200,000 global customers. Our collection of rings and bands have been used as travel dupes, in weddings, as replacements for lost or outgrown rings, placeholders, and even skydive proposals! With over 60+ options with designs from classic solitaries to vintage inspired, there’s something for everyone.
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FAQ
The stones in our Stopgap rings are made with high quality, 3A-5A Cubic Zirconia, while the metals for the band include 925 Sterling Silver, 14K Gold or Rhodium Plated and Gold Vermeil (coated with 8x thicker gold plating than our other travel rings).
This one is completely up to personal preference – but if you have an idea of their dream ring, we’re more than happy to help you find a match.
If you’re not sure, you can take some inspiration from our bestselling rings here.
Either way, send us an email on email@objktsjewelry.com or message us on Instagram with a brief description or reference image of the desired style and we’ll take it from there!
Yes! We also have a collection of timeless wedding bands from a classic round band, to more playful silhouettes, in case you’re looking to placehold, protect or symbolise your love with them too.
Only a skilled gemologist would really be able to tell a natural diamond from a simulant with the naked eye – so we’re confident that our rings will look just as luxurious as the real thing on whoever wears them! (We’ve had many customer reviews commenting on the intense sparkle and indistinguishability of our rings from their mined counterpart).
All of our rings come with a 1 year warranty – read the T&Cs here.
For order related queries, have a look at our main FAQ page here