I work with 304L 1/4 Hard stainless steel, and purchase it from a maker who tumbles all rings for a smooth and clean finish. This is a hypoallergenic metal that will not rust, tarnish, or mark your skin. Stainless steel is easy to maintain, can be worn constantly without worry, and can be cleaned with your preferred hand soap or a quick wash in Dawn blue soap.

I work in both anodized and raw titanium. Anodized titanium has an outside oxidized layer from a current of electricity that is passed along the metal. Titanium is a hypoallergenic metal, perfect for those who metal allergies. Titanium can be maintained with a soft cloth and periodically washed with a warm, soapy Dawn blue bath.

Anodized aluminum pieces are the lightest of the pieces I create. Though light, they will still be extremely durable pieces! Anodized aluminum is created with a combination of dye, heat, and electricity to create brilliantly colored rings that can be woven together in all sorts of combinations. Since anodized aluminum is coated, it will not tarnish, mark your skin, or rust.

Niobium for another hypoallergenic metal that can be anodized with electricity to create brilliant colors that give slightly different color shifts based on the light the piece is exposed to. Niobium will not rust, mark your skin, or permanently fade. If your piece seems to be losing a bit of it's shine, just give it a cleaning with a window cleaner such as Windex, followed by a quick rinse, and the full shine will return.