Ear piercing out of Surgical Steel 316L with silver-plated brass and Synthetic Pearls. Thread:1,2mm. Bar length:6mm. Diameter:3mm.

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.

For their shiny colours, these little balls artificially produced are referred to as ´Synthetic Pearls´. Their main features are: high resistance, light weight and thermal conductivity as well as skin-friendliness. In fact, allergic reactions to them are extremely rare.