The choice of materials is central to the health of your ear.
While solid silver, 316L surgical steel and platinum are historic references, ASTM-F136 titanium, prized for its purity and biocompatibility, is the best choice for a piercing because it's rust-proof, lightweight and fully biocompatible.
Unlike simple gold-plated metal or costume jewelry, which tarnishes and irritates the channel, titanium contains no nickel, helping avoid infection.
For those after the sparkle of 18-carat gold jewelry, our titanium PVD Gold pieces beautifully mirror yellow gold while standing up better to daily wear. Whether you wear a pair of studs or hoops, the quality of the material is your best protection.