What is titanium body jewelry and where you can find it?
February 01, 2005
By: Bob Whitehead
Your body piercing has healed and you can now change your
jewelry. So you go shopping and find some great looking pieces, but
they are made out of metal you’re not sure about. It’s important to
know what your jewelry is made out of to prevent irritation. There
are several kinds of metals that are safe to wear. Titanium body
jewelry is one type that you can wear with confidence.
Titanium is a pure element that is used as an alloy in jewelry.
It is a bit more porous that surgical grade stainless steel, so
you’ll want to wait till your piercing is fully healed before you
wear it. A highly polished piece of titanium jewelry is less likely
to have places that germs can settle in than a matte finish. You
should not wear the latter type of jewelry to avoid that risk.
Titanium rings for your body piercings come in a variety of
colors. The colors come from an anodizing process. A coat of oxide
covers the exterior of the jewelry, which is the color you see.
Constant wear and friction can cause this layer to wear away.
Titanium is very lightweight, so it can be more comfortable to
wear in certain piercings. For instance, if you don’t want jewelry
that really tugs at your nipple piercings, try a titanium captive
bead ring. Eyebrows piercings could also benefit from the lighter
jewelry, as this location is considered a surface piercing that is
more prone to rejection.
Most websites that sell piercing jewelry sell titanium pieces
too, like Body Candy and
Painful Pleasures. The varied colors are pretty and will look great in
your tongue, ear, navel, eyebrow, or nipple piercings.
About the Author:
Bob Whitehead is a successful freelance writer and publisher of
http://www.body-jewelry-useek.com. Body jewelry, piercing and tattooing information you seek to perfectly adorn your body.
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