The benefits of high-hardness pure steel hardware are evident, but many factories are reluctant to produce high-hardness hardware because the difficulty of processing increases exponentially. During the manufacturing process, excessive hardness can increase the difficulty of machining, leading to severe tool wear and longer processing times. Additionally, casting and forming high-hardness materials require higher standards, making it challenging to ensure product precision and quality.

High-hardness materials and their corresponding treatment processes are generally more expensive, which may not be suitable for large-scale production or commercial applications. Many handbag manufacturers need to find a balance between hardness and cost.

Although Shebag is not a hardware material research institution, we insist on using high-hardness pure steel hardware. Even though the cost is relatively high, we do not compromise on quality. We cannot accept low-end leather, low-end hardware, or subpar craftsmanship and polishing techniques.

The M00596 LV Iconic necklace is a ladies’ necklace we are mass-producing in the summer of 2024. The authentic M00596 LV Iconic necklace uses cubic zirconia (CZ), the most common diamond substitute, due to its appearance and optical properties similar to natural diamonds. Cubic zirconia is not expensive, and Shebag also uses it as a diamond substitute.