Materials & Care

Materials and care

What it's made of

Every Keepslet necklace is 304L stainless steel, finished with IP ion plating in gold, rose gold or silver tone. The plated parts of our bracelets are made the same way.

We say that in full every time, because it matters. This is plated steel, not solid gold. Steel is the reason it holds an engraving cleanly, doesn't bend out of shape, and costs what it costs.

Skin

Steel holds its shape and does not rust. If you have a known metal allergy, email us before you order: we only make nickel or allergy claims once our supplier has documented them.

Chain styles

• Fine Link — the quietest of the three. Sits close, disappears under a collar.
• Paperclip — flat elongated links. More visible, more modern.
• Cuban — heavier and interlocking. The one that catches light.

Bracelets

• Chain and bangle: plated steel, cared for like the necklaces.
• Pearl — pearls dislike water, perfume and hairspray. Put it on last and take it off first.
• Leather — keep it dry. If it gets wet, let it dry flat and away from heat.

Looking after it

• Take it off before swimming, showering or the gym. Chlorine and salt are what wear plating down.
• Perfume and hairspray go on first, jewellery second.
• Wipe it with a soft dry cloth now and then. No polish, no jewellery dip — both strip plating.
• Store it dry, ideally in the box it came in.

Treated that way, the plating stays put for years. Worn in the shower daily, it won't.