Fake-Plug out of Surgical Steel 316L and Buffalo horn with Crystal. Bar length:5mm. Cross-section:1,2mm. Length:45mm.

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.

Buffalo Horn was already used in jewellery making by Native Americans. Buffalo Horn shines in brown to black tones and its thinner parts may be slightly transparent. As an organic material, buffalo bone is skin-friendly. There have been no reports of allergic reaction up to now. Furthermore, this kind of bone is particularly light and hardly conducts heat. This makes it more comfortable to wear than e.g. stainless steel.