Wednesday 11 February 2015

What You Need to Know About Zamak



As fashion gets modernized and urbanized, people have become fond of vintage looks. The essence of getting dressed in Victorian style or wearing traditional jewellery makes a great outfit when combined. Apart from many fabulous choices of jewellery, Zamak is one of the trends. So, if you don’t like the Doodle inspired necklace, why not go back in time and wear Zamak bangles.


What is Zamak?
 
Zamak is a mix alloy of zinc aluminium magnesium and copper that is dipped in silver. It is part of die-casting manufacturing and it has higher aluminium levels than any other alloy. This is why Zamak jewelleries are firm and solid. The hardness gives a bold look and it has a longer lifespan than other zinc can offer. 

Why Zamak Jewellery?

Zamak alloy has a great quality. The blend of zinc, aluminium and copper make it a great material that has the perfect hardness for fashion accessories. The finished products have excellent plating to create necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pendants, and other pieces of stunning jewellery designs.


Zamak is Hypoallergenic Jewellery

Some people have allergies to metal compositions so when jewellery pieces are worn they develop skin irritation. Sometimes it leaves a stain on the skin making it itchy. This is due to the metal oxidation from skin perspiration.  Some signs of skin irritation are rashes on the neck or red marks on the earlobes. There is also discoloured jewellery that can cause a skin rash.  People are born with these irritations and it is advised not to wear any metals that create these reactions. Commonly, the reaction occurs after 24 hours of wearing it.

Unlike the typical accessories, Zamak provides hypoallergenic properties due to its purity. It does not cause a skin rash when perspiration occurs. Zamak is designed for people with sensitive skin so they can wear fabulous items comfortably. It is a reliable alloy that keeps your skin clean and healthy without having allergy symptoms.

9 comments:

  1. Hi Dana,

    Interesting article! Which Zamak number has the best quality for making jewellery> Is the alloy generally softer than silver or is it just the other way around?

    Thanks for your help!


    Regards,
    Selina

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  2. Hi Dana,
    Thank you so much for this priceless and detailed information!
    Bought a necklace with zamak and was very interested if it can cause a rash (i am one of those people who are allergic to some metals).
    Thanks and have a great day!
    Natalia

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  3. Can anybody tell me the proportions of the metals in Zamak?

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  4. Very Nice Blog, you can chose the Best Bracelets for Girls Online to save the time. You must use the Tips to Clean Custom Jewellery for their healthy Life

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  5. Does anyone know of places that sell zamak components?
    I would like to try them for my site www.artfulgems.com

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  6. can you wear it in the shower and will it make my skin green?

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  7. Does Zamak jewellery turnish ?

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