Materials

All our body jewelry pieces are made with high quality materials, hypoallergenic and certified. You can check the material certificates of each manufacturer on their information page. 

316L grade surgical steel

It is a hypoallergenic material compatible with already healed piercings. Due to the 2001 European directive on nickel, surgical steel is not suitable as initial jewelry when drilling.

Mirror polished implant grade titanium (Ti-6AL-4V-ELI ASTM F136)

A ptitanium piercing is ideal for both initial piercings and those already healed. Complies with the 2001 EU directive for its nickel-free content.

The grade Ti-6AL-4V-ELI ASTM F136 is the specification of the alloy used for surgical implants. It weighs half as much as steel and is twice as strong.

The mirror polishing is a very fine finish of the surface of the jewel, which makes the insertion in the perforation, even if it is recent, very smooth, does not damage the tissue and facilitates the healing.

On our website you have several options of titanium piercings: The Neometal piercings< /a> and from Invictus or the earrings with hinge closure and the tops from Amazing body Jewelry< /a>.

24 Kt gold plating. PVD

PVD or Physical Vapor Deposition, is a process by which surgical steel or titanium jewelry is coated with a hardened and biocompatible layer of 24 Kt gold. It is a system suitable for autoclaving.

On our website you have many titanium and surgical steel piercings with 24 gold plating! carats to choose from!

18 or 14 Kt solid gold.

Gold is one of the most precious metals in the world. It is suitable for initial drilling if it is 14 or 18 Kt. As minimum. Solid gold pieces are manufactured in these two options: 14 and 18 Kt. 24 Kt gold is not used. because it is too soft and also scratches more easily.

LeRoi and Invictus Body Jewelry are our star brands for solid gold piercings. In the piercing section of Amazing Body Jewelry< /strong> you will also find 18k solid gold jewelry with zirconia.

Swarovski Gems and Zirconia

Cubic zirconia

Swarovski is an Austrian brand founded in 1892 that manufactures gems based on cut crystals. The glass is produced by mixing quartz sand, red lead, potassium and sodium at high temperatures. The production process is a determining factor in the high quality of the crystals. The result is a crystal recognized throughout the world for its high brilliance and value. 

It is currently the most popular substitute for diamonds, due to its great visual resemblance. It is made from zirconium dioxide and has been used in jewelry since the 1970s. It can be cut with the same patterns as diamonds, obtaining very bright pieces that are very similar to diamonds. And at a much lower cost.

If you need more information about materials, you can consult this article on materials for piercing from the blog of our tattoo and piercing studio < a href="https://www.tattoolleida.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ZUK Tattoo Lleida.