Jewellery Guide
Jewellery Guide: Materials, Care and Design at DANSK Copenhagen
DANSK Copenhagen designs Scandinavian everyday jewellery in 316L stainless steel. Founded in Copenhagen in 1971, our family brand makes jewellery you can keep on – in the shower, at the gym and in the sea. This guide explains what your jewellery is made of, how to care for it and where to read more.
- Material: 316L stainless steel, also called surgical steel. Today, the full collection is made from 316L.
- Silver tone: the natural colour of the steel, all the way through – tarnish-free.
- Gold tone: 18K ION plated on the steel – tarnish-resistant.
- Water: designed to be waterproof – no compromise.
- Skin: hypoallergenic at material level – confirmed on each product page.
- Stones: cubic zirconia and, in some designs, glass crystal.
- Pearls: about 90% freshwater pearls; the rest are glass.
What Your Jewellery Is Made Of
316L stainless steel
316L is a low-carbon grade of stainless steel with added molybdenum, which helps it resist water, salt, chlorine and sweat. That is why you can wear your DANSK Copenhagen jewellery through your whole day.
Silver tone
The silver tone is the steel itself. Nothing is coated or plated, so there is no surface layer to wear through. It is tarnish-free and doesn't need polishing.
Gold tone
Gold-tone designs are 18K ION plated on the steel. ION plating is a PVD method applied in a vacuum chamber, designed for a finish that holds up better to daily wear than traditional electroplating. The gold is tarnish-resistant.
Pearls
About 90% of our pearl designs use freshwater pearls, each with its own natural shape and lustre. The rest use glass pearls. Pearl designs on a steel base are designed to be waterproof too.
Stones
For sparkle, we use cubic zirconia and, in some designs, glass crystal. Each product page states which stone is used.
How We Design
Every DANSK Copenhagen design starts with one question: how should this feel to wear? Malene leads the design, and her starting point is that jewellery should feel personal – reflecting your style, not deciding it for you. Adjustable lengths, multifunctional details and designs that layer with what you already own give you room to wear it your way. The look stays rooted in Scandinavian minimalism: clean lines, considered proportions and a quiet confidence that still feels right in five years.
Our Jewellery Guides
Waterproof Jewellery You Never Have to Take Off
What waterproof means for your jewellery – and how to wear it in the shower, the pool and the sea.
What Is 316L Surgical Steel?
Why 316L is the foundation of the DANSK Copenhagen collection.
Hypoallergenic Jewellery
What hypoallergenic means, and how 316L steel works for sensitive skin.
ION Plating vs PVD
How our 18K ION plated gold compares with traditional gold plating.
Freshwater or Cultured Pearls?
The difference between pearl types, and which pearls we use.
Cubic Zirconia, Glass Crystal or Lab-Grown Diamonds?
The stones we use, and how to choose the right one for you.
Collection Guide
Find your collection: CALM, EASE, GLOW, FREE and ESSENTIALS.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I shower and swim with DANSK Copenhagen jewellery?
Yes. Our 316L steel jewellery is designed to be waterproof, so you can keep it on in the shower, at the gym and in the sea. Each product page confirms the material.
Will the gold colour fade or tarnish?
Gold-tone designs are 18K ION plated on 316L steel, so they are tarnish-resistant. Silver-tone designs have no plating – the colour is the steel itself – so they are tarnish-free.
Is the jewellery suitable for sensitive skin?
316L steel is hypoallergenic at material level – confirmed on each product page.
How do I care for my jewellery?
Rinse it in lukewarm water with a little mild soap and dry it with a soft cloth. Steel doesn't need polishing.
Are the stones real diamonds?
No. We use cubic zirconia and, in some designs, glass crystal, for a clear sparkle at an accessible price. Each product page states which stone is used.
Are the pearls real?
About 90% of our pearl designs use freshwater pearls, each with its own natural shape and lustre. The rest use glass pearls.
Which collection is right for me?
Each collection has its own character: CALM, EASE, GLOW, FREE and ESSENTIALS. The Collection Guide above helps you find yours.
Ready to find yours? Explore the full DANSK Copenhagen collection.
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