Types of Piercing Jewelry

Glass Piercing Jewelry

Under common brands such as Pyrex and Kimax, glass piercing jewelry is available; it can also be called borosilicate glass. The only types suitable for piercing jewelry are these tempered, medical-grade, non-porous, and lead-free glasses. While non-toxic and essentially biocompatible, there should be no use of glass jewelry for fresh fracturing or stretching. Glass is thick, so the healing process can be delayed by discomfort and unintentional pressure on piercing jewelry.

Acrylic Piercing Jewelry

Acrylic is popular in piercing jewelry because it is inexpensive, durable, and lightweight and comes in a variety of colours. This silicone, however, is not the best piercing choice. The FDA has approved several types of acrylic, but this does not necessarily mean that they are 100% safe for long-term usage. If acrylic jewelry begins to give you any problems, remove it. The biggest acrylic problem is that it is hard to clean. It cannot withstand the pressure of an autoclave, which is the only truly safe way to sterilize piercing jewelry, and if it comes into contact with alcohol, it also degrades.

Silicone Piercing Jewelry

While silicone is biocompatible, it has its own set of risks. Silicone is capable of self-stretching, which is a piercing that can potentially cause fracturing or over-stretching. Likewise, due to its flexibility, silicone tends to cause bonding to the skin and may enable accumulation of filling and eventually lead to infection.

Wood Piercing Jewelry

Piercing wood jewelry is exquisite as well as flexible. It’s lightweight, so it remains very relaxed even with a mostly spread piercing. Wood comes in an array of shades and toughness, varying from reedy bamboo to solid rock ebony. Although most raw forests are relatively safe, some may be considered toxic to the skin. It is also possible to add highly distracting colours and other additives to improve the natural beauty of the Wood. The intensity of the response to these poisons ranges from individual to individual. Make sure that your manufacturer of organic body jewelry is acquainted with the subject and assures that their product is safe. For unhealed piercings or long-term wear, Wood is not advised. When diving, shaving, or using a sauna, it should not be moist or overheated— remove piercing jewelry. With mild soap and a small amount of water, you can safely clean it, but be sure to dry it right away. Treat it gently with jojoba or olive oil once a week to avoid cracking.

Other Organic Piercing Jewelry Materials

For plugs, earlets, eyelets, and claws, organic materials are becoming increasingly popular. Such jewelry parts, usually the ear lobes, are equipped for spread piercing gaps. For fresh or unhealed piercings, they are not approved and should only be used for short periods. Piercing jewelry made of rock or semi-precious stone is very tough, but if dropped or poorly handled, it can still crack. Wash it with water and soap.