Materials
Titanium
TITANIUM 6AL-4V-ELI ,ASTM F136
Titanium is ideal for both initial body piercings and healed piercings as it is compliant with the EU Nickel Directive introduced in Europe in 2001. Because of its virtually 'Nickel Free' content Titanium has become one of the preferred materials used in piercing jewelry within the borders of the European Union.
Grade Ti6AL-4V, ASTM F136 is the specification for the alloy to be used for surgical implants. It is available in Highly Polished or Anodised Colours. Titanium is only half the weight of steel and twice as strong. Titanium can be sterilized in an autoclave.
18K Gold
Gold is considered as one of the most precious metals in the world and is appropriate for initial piercings if it is 14k or 18k. Gold higher than 18k is too soft for body jewelry because it can easily be scratched.
Wherever there is enough surface space, we mark all our Real Gold items with either 750 (for 18 karat) or 585 (for 14 karat).
Additionally, we also mark our Swiss Responsibility Mark ("Verantwortlichkeitsmarke") which guaranties the gold content of our products.
CoCr NF
NICKEL FREE COBALT CHROMIUM ALLOY (COCR NF)
Cobalt Chromium Alloys possess high corrosion resistance and amazing strength. It is very hard to break, bend, deform or even scratch. At the same time, it has appealing white color and shine that resembles precious metals like white gold or platinum. It is widely used in the dental industry and for medical implants like knee and hip joints. The alloy we use is Nickel Free with a smooth and shiny surface. The price is higher then Surgical Steel but lower than Titanium.
Diamonds
PREMIUM ZIRCONIA
The stones we use under the name Premium Zirconia are Cubic Zirconia cut and polished to perfection. Cubic Zirconia is a more affordable alternative to diamond jewelry. Premium Zirconia is created with extra cutting and polishing to create more precise facets. The more precise the facets are cut, the better the light reflects and the more a piece sparkles! All stones for our piercing jewelry are set by hand and items are polished by hand as well.
LAB-CREATED DIAMONDS
Lab-created diamonds are 100% diamonds. The only difference is that the origin is a laboratory and not the Earth. Lab-created Diamonds are identical to mined diamonds possessing the same chemical composition, hardness, brilliance and fire – just as a greenhouse-grown orchid is identical to one found in nature. Lab-created Diamonds are a responsible, more affordable and environmentally friendly choice.
Larger diamonds [more than 0.70 ct (5.8mm)] are accompanied by a lab report from the International Gemological Institute.
Cut: The cut of a lab-created diamond is essential to its beauty. Our lab-created diamonds are precision cut and of exceptional quality.
Clarity: Clarity describes the purity of a laboratory-created diamond.
Colour: Most diamonds used in our body jewelry range from colourless to slightly yellow.
Carat: The weight or size of a diamond is measured in carats (ct.). One carat weighs 1/5 of a gram and is divided into 100 points. Therefore, a diamond weighing 1.07 ct. is referred to as "one carat and seven points".
*For more information, visit www.igi.org
Opal
LAB CREATED OPAL
Lab-created Opal (GIA: Polymer Impregnated synthetic opal) has similar properties as that of natural opal. The main difference with natural opal is that the naturally occurring process has been sped up in the laboratory. Our lab-created Opal is beautiful with great vivid colours. The lab-created Opal is composed of at least 80% Silica to be qualified as "lab-created opals".
