Grades 1 - 4 (CP/commercially pure titanium) are slightly softer so are best for making earring hooks and other shapes. gold is too soft to use on it's own so it is alloyed (mixed) with other metals to make it stronger or used as a plating.

Please note: If you purchase a gauge that is thinner than your current piercing, expect your piercing to resize/ shrink over time. Subtle, ethnical, young, classic, this nose ring is becoming very popular these days and an absolute must have!

You may want to disinfect your Piercing with alcohol, but bear in mind that this can damage the finish. Blackline is very biocompatible which means that it is very comfortable to wear and can reduce irritation to fresh piercings, especially if you have experienced irritation from other types of jewellery. These 4 or 5-star reviews represent the opinions of the individuals who posted them and do not reflect the views of Etsy. Hello, I’d like to remove my piercing at home, it is the original piercing with a ball that the piercer used. With Material Guides like this one, we want to help you make informed decisions when purchasing one of our Piercings online.

Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. The 6MM length at bend L-shaped post is made from durable 316L surgical grade stainless steel and features a ball edge flower top with crystal centre.Niobium used in a jewellery has to be as pure as possible and is sometimes know as 999 Niobium or 99. The specific composition of 316L steel (also known as implant grade steel and surgical stainless steel) allows for very little exposure to the nickel molecules which reduces the risk of allergic reactions. Ti-6AL-4V ELI ASTM F-136 is a refined version of grade 23 used in Industrial Strength (brand name, not a description of the titanium grade) body jewellery. Line one dimple on the ball up with one side of the ring, holding it firmly push so that the other dimple clips into place. whether you're a gold wearer or prefer sterling silver - we've got over 100 nose rings for you to choose from.