If you love the edgy, timeless look of handmade chain maille jewellery, you’ve likely noticed a massive shift in the UK artisan scene. Silversmiths and independent makers are increasingly putting down the precious metals and picking up stainless steel. But is this shift just a passing trend, or is there a deeper reason?

We’ve all been there. You wear a gorgeous new ring or a sleek necklace for a full day, only to take it off and find an unsightly, swampy green ring around your finger or a dark, black smudge on your skin. Instantly, frustration sets in. Is my skin rejecting the metal? Is this jewellery made of cheap trash? Have I been ripped off?