Fashion dangle earrings out of Surgical Steel 316L with PVD-coating (gold color) and Jade. Width:4mm. Diameter:15mm. Cross-section:1,2mm.

Surgical steel 316L, originally used in medical implants (e.g. artificial joints), has now become the most important material for piercings. It is characterized by its extremely shiny surface with practically no uneven traces. Surgical steel is also very scratch-resistant.However, it is not advisable to use surgical steel for first-time piercings since its nickel component as part of the alloy may become active when in contact with the sore salt of a newly pierced skin (we recommend to use Titanium G23 or Bioplast instead). Surgical steel can be worn without any trouble once the piercing hole is healed because Nickel cannot be absorbed by the body anymore. Allergies to surgical steel 316L are rare.

PVD is the abbreviation for "Physical Vapour Deposition" and is a modern technique to coat e.g. jewelry. PVD coating is a purely physical process that takes place at high temperature and under vacuum. The jewelry gets a beautiful gold or rose gold hue and is additionally protected by the PVD coating.

The gemstone jade comes in many different types and colors: red jade, orange jade, yellow jade, green jade, blue jade, brown jade, lavender jade and black jade. Jade is the name for various minerals, such as Jadeite and Nephrite which must have certain optical properties to be considered the gemstone Jade. Jade is among the oldest healing stones and it is said that the gemstone radiates harmony, balance and joy. It is also said to be good for the kidneys.