Why I Always Pick Surgical Steel Stainless Steel

I first stumbled across surgical steel stainless steel after a particularly annoying bout of "green ear" caused by some cheap hoops I'd picked up at a mall kiosk. Since then, it's basically become my go-to for everything from earrings to watches, and honestly, I wish I'd made the switch sooner. If you've ever looked at a jewelry tag and wondered why some things are labeled "stainless" and others "surgical," you aren't alone. It sounds like something you'd find in an operating room—and it is—but that's exactly why it works so well for stuff you wear every day. ...

May 22, 2026 · 6 min · Monserrat Morgane