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Wood: Frequently Asked Questions
We do not accept any organic jewelry
(wood) back unless jewelry is damaged in shipping or there
is an error on our part with your order.
· If you find a design that you would like in a size
that is not listed, please let us know and we will see what
we can do.
· There is no guarantee that the design
and size you like will be in stock, so we recommend that with
your purchase you include a second and third option in the
comments box if you want to receive wood jewelry rapidly.
If you list alternative jewelry options please list the title
of the jewelry exactly as it is listed online as well as the
size you would like to receive. We will contact you to let
you know what is readily available out of the options you’ve
selected.
· With Bloodwood jewelry, the first few
times the jewelry is washed some red may wash off of the wood,
this is normal and does not affect the color or the longevity
of the color of the wood.
· Woods do not react the same with everyone.
Some people have allergic reactions to certain types of wood.
Ebony, Bloodwood, and Coconut Wood rarely trigger allergic
reactions and in our experience are the safest to use. If
you do have a reaction to a type of wood immediately remove
the jewelry, signs of a reaction include itchiness, burning,
swollen lymph nodes, blistering and lymph discharge. It is
not reasonable for us to predict nor are we (Kolo Body Arts
Inc.) liable for any reaction to wood jewelry.
· An advantage of wood jewelry is its
ability to absorb your natural oils and sweat, this will reduce
the “funk factor” you may have experienced with
metal or glass jewelry.
Care Instructions
· Do Not Autoclave.
· Do not soak in anything, including water.
· Clean Before wearing. Use antibacterial soap and
water. Rinse and dry immediately after washing.
· Do not leave in direct sunlight for extended periods.
· Do not store in extreme temperatures or the bathroom.
· Remove jewelry before bathing or swimming as water
can cause premature drying and cracking.
· Recommended for healed piercings only.
· Recondition once a month with natural oil. We recommend
coconut oil.
A Guide to Hardwoods for the Piercing
Community
With the proliferation of wood jewelry manufacturers
on the market, Esoteric Body, Organic, and Spectrum Craft
have been working in partnership to study various chemical
compositions of individual hardwoods and their effects on
the human body, in hopes to provide you with some information
that could assist you in your wood jewelry selection. Over
the past few years we have undertaken extensive research on
wearable hardwoods and have found numerous woods not to be
suitable. These potentially harmful species have documented
medical reactions that may result in contact dermatitis. We're
not talking about respiratory reactions to sawdust, but rather
skin reactions due to direct contact with the wood. It amazes
us that jewelry manufacturers don't take the responsibility
to research their products before they offer them to you the
public. This message is not intended to inflame nor is it
directed to any specific manufacturing companies, but rather
we hope for it to be an aid to you and a guide with which
you can use to navigate the vast jewelry market. We just felt
the need to pass along information that we have gathered as
we hope it could prevent hardwood jewelry enthusiasts from
having an unnecessarily bad experience with wood. We encourage
you to undertake your own research, to find your own answers.
There is so much information out there. We caution you not
to believe a product is safe just because someone offers it
to the public. Many manufacturers pick their woods because
they are pretty but often they know little about the wood
itself. There are many wearable woods out there that are very
safe, but unfortunately there are many more hardwood species
that are simply not safe to wear. It’s up to you to
be informed about what it is you are buying.
Health Concerns
Wood jewelry is one of the most comfortable and grounding
materials we have available to us. With the ever-increasing
amount of suppliers trying to break into the wood jewelry
market, it has become a necessity to supply the industry with
this helpful guide to safer wood products. While most of the
research available to woodworkers is a good starting point,
it was not designed as a guide to wearable woods. The problem
being is that the research is specific to wood dust and not
the actual skin contact with the wood. Wood dust produces
an extremely large amount of surface area, which has the potential
to produce much more extreme reactions than exposure to the
amount of surface area that is in contact with the skin in
the case of wearable wood.
Only 2% to 5% of the population will develop an allergic
sensitivity to one or more compounds found in wood. Contact
dermatitis from timbers is usually attributable to contamination
of the skin during machining. Handling of solid wood rarely
induces dermatitis, however any species that contains quinones,
especially Dalbergia species, may do so. (Calnan 1972).
After lengthy research we have put together this guide to
help educate both you the wearer and hopefully some of the
manufacturers producing potentially dangerous products.
Interestingly, most research seems to be reported based on
only a few case studies, many of which go back up to 100 years
and these results are not obtained by clinical studies with
large sample groups. However, these isolated cases should
not be dismissed; they are very interesting in showing patterns
of cross-sensitivities, and many have been accompanied by
positive patch tests from extracts of the offending compounds.
“The structural components of wood are sellulose, hemicellulose,
and lignin, but it is the accessory sub stances or “extractives”
found mainly in the heartwood that are responsible for most
toxic effects. Vorreiter (1949/1958) classifies these as follows:
(1) fats, resins, oils, and waxes ; (2) proteins, gums, latex,
mucus, starch, and sugars ; (3) alkaloids, bitter principles,
dyes, tannins, glycosides, camphor, perfumes, etc. ; (4) inorganic
and organic acids and salts ; (5) minerals.”
“some of these act as food reserves for latent growth
periods, some as hardening agents, and others protect against
mechanical injuries or attack by bacteria, fungi, insects
and larger animals (Dietrichs, 1958). Some are metabolic by-products
or end-products of no apparent use to the tree.”
Toxic Substances
Quinones
The culprit behind these allergies is a group of chemicals
called quinones, naturally occurring compounds, often used
to make dyes. The quinones are produced as defensive agents
against fungal and predator attacks (including me, the woodworker
and you, the collector). Quinones play a major role in allergic
contact dermatitis caused by plants.
The primary allergens are benzoquinones or naphthoquinones
but also compounds, such as catechols, coumarins, and other
phenolic or flavonoid compounds, which are bioconverted into
ortho-quinones or para-quinones. Catechol is a main constituent
of urushiol, which is the allergen in poison ivy.
It is possible that once sensitized to one of these quinones
that cross reactions to similar quinones and/or structures
can develop. Included at the bottom of this page is a list
of some of the more popular woods that are not suitable to
wear.
PICTURE
Other Compounds
Some of the other compounds that are known to cause harmful
responses include: alkaloids and glycosides (systemic effects,
pharmacological rather than allergic), saponins (effective
through broken skin only), phenols (the strongest skin-sensitizers,
especially the catechols of the poison ivy family), stilbenes
(which occur in allergenic woods, but only chlorophorin and
coniferyl benzoate are known to sensitize), tarpenes (including
delta-3-carene from turpentine, sesquiterpene lactones and
other sensitizing liverworts found on bark, and euphorbol
and other complex terpenes on uncertain toxicity found in
the latex of Euphorbiaceae), furocourmarins (photosensitizing
and may be partly responsible for skin reactions but has yet
to be proved), and dalbergiones (severe skin irritants).
Toxicity
The hazardous forms that may give rise to health risks are:
“The main effect is irritation. An irritant is something
that can cause inflammation or irritation. This can be caused
by skin contact with the wood, its dust, its bark, its sap,
or even lichens growing on the bark. Irritation can, in some
species of wood, lead to nettle rashes or irritant dermatitis.
These effects tend to appear on the forearm, backs of the
hands, the face (particularly eyelids) neck, scalp and the
genitals. On average, they take 15 days to develop, but have
been known to occur in a few hours to many months. Symptoms
usually only persist as long as the affected skin site remains
in contact with the source of irritation. Symptoms subside
when contact with the irritant is removed.
Sensitization dermatitis is more problematic and is usually
caused by skin exposure to fine wood dust of certain species.
Sensitization is an allergic reaction to a substance that
is usually irreversible. Resulting in hypersensitivity and
susceptibility to being overly responsive. This is also referred
to as allergic contact dermatitis and results in similar skin
effects to those produced by skin irritants. Once sensitized,
the body sets up an allergic reaction, and the skin may react
severely if subsequently exposed to very small amounts of
the wood dust. Cross-sensitization may develop where other
woods or even non-wood materials produce a similar response.”
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
An allergy is basically the negative health effects that
result from the stimulation of specific immune responses.
Allergic contact dermatitis is a form of delayed-type hypersensitivity
reaction that is dependant upon cell-mediated immune function
and the activity of T lymphocytes. The most frequent form
of allergic reaction is to small molecular weight materials
such as chemicals and proteins. These reactions are better
known as contact hypersensitivity, skin sensitization, and
allergic contact dermatitis.
This occurs in 2 stages:
Stage 1 (Induction Phase): Initial contact may result in
the allergen penetrating the stratified squamous epithelial
cells of the skin and binding to large dendritic (branched)
white blood cells in the epidermis called Langerhans cells.
The Langerhans cell (with the allergen on its membrane) migrates
to a nearby lymph node where special white blood cells, called
effector T-cells, are programmed to recognize the allergen.
There are literally millions of effector T-cells roaming throughout
the blood and lymphatic system, each with special receptor
molecules on their membranes for a particular allergenic chemical.
T-cells patrol our circulatory system looking for invading
cells and viruses.
Stage 2 (Elicitation Phase): If you come in contact with
the offending allergen during a subsequent encounter, and
effector T-cell may encounter it bound to a Langerhans cell
and attach to it by a complicated and specific recognition
system. The effector T-cell then produces multiple clones
and releases special proteins called lymphokines which attract
a legion of different white blood cells, including macrophages
and cytotoxic (“killer”) T-cells. The new army
of white blood cells releases cytokines or proteins that destroy
everything in the vicinity including other skin cells, thus
producing a blistering rash.
Milder effects range from redness (Vasodilation) and itching
(nerve injury) to small blisters (vesicles and bullae). Stronger
effects can result in Anaphylaxis, which can occur in response
to any allergen, while Anaphylaxis occurs infrequently; it
is life threatening and can occur at any time. Risks include
prior history of any type of allergic reaction.
Here is a small list of popular woods
that should be avoided.
We will continue to expand this list
as we further our research.
Most of this information is taken from:
Botanical Dermatology: Plants and Plant Products
Injurious to the Skin
Dalbergia spp: (Rosewoods) With
"the discovery of sensitizing quinones in other woods
such as teak... led Schulz and Dietrichs (1962) to look for
similar sibstances in Dalbergia nigra and Dalbergia retusa.
They found three quinones which they called Dalbergia quinones
A, B, and C, and demonstrated by patch tests on patients that
these were the sensitizers, the strongest being R-3, 4-dimethoxydalbergione...
They have now been found in most other Dalbergia spp."
Dalbergia retusa: (Cocobolo) contains
S-4'-hydroxy-4-methoxy dalbergione, R-4-methoxy dalbergione
and other quinones and phenols.
Dalbergia cultrate: (Burmese Rosewood)
contains a dalbergione.
Dalbergia nigra: (Brazilian Rosewood)
contains R-4-methoxydalbergione and other quinones.
Dalbergia latifolia: (East Indian Rosewood,
Sonokoling) contains R-4-methoxydalbergione and other
quinones.
Dalbergia Cochinchinensis: (Laos Rosewood,
Thai Rosewood, Cochin Rosewood) contains R-4-methoxydalbergione
and other quinones.
Dalbergia stevensonii: (Honduran Rosewood,
Nagaed Wood, Palissandre Honduras) contains a dalbergione.
Dalbergia decipularis: (Tulipwood)
contains a dalbergione.
Dalbergia frutescens: (Tulipwood)
contains a dalbergione.
Dalbergia melanoxylon: (African Blackwood)
contains several quinones including S-4'-hydroxy-4-methoxydalbergione
and S-4-methoxydalbergione.
Dalbergia cearensis: (Kingwood, de Violette,
Violet Wood, Violetta) contains a dalbergione, described
as a very severe skin irritant, often leading to persistent
ulceration.
Dalbergia congestiflora: (Mexican Kingwood)
contains a dalbergione.
Dalbergia maritime: (Madagascar Rosewood,
Bois de Rose) contains a dalbergione.
Cordia dodecandra: (Zericote, Ziricote)
Cross reactions are possible with this species once sensitivity
to R-3,4-dimethoxydalbergione (found in pao ferro and Dalbergia
species), obtusaquinone (found in cocobolo, and macassar quinone
(found in macassar ebony) have developed.
Cordia elaeagnoides: (Bocote, Becote)
Cross reactions are possible with this species once sensitivity
to R-3,4-dimethoxydalbergione (found in pao ferro and Dalbergia
species), obtusaquinone (found in cocobolo, and macassar quinone
(found in macassar ebony) have developed.
Peltogyne densiflora: (Purpleheart)
"Dlaberginoes have been isolated from the wood."
Tetraclinis articulata: (Thuya Burl)
The heartwood of this species is known to contain several
dermatologically active compounds including thymoquinone,
carvacrol, and B-and ?-thujaplicins.
Tectona grandis: (Teak) The "dermatic
compounds" (sensitizers) lapachol (aka tecomin, a quinone),
desolzylapachol, and lapachonole (aka lapachonone) were found
in Tectona wood. Lapachol has been called "a known elicitor
of contact dermatitis" and a "sensitizing agent."
"Deoxylapachol and lapachenole... are potent cotact allergens."
"Local races of teak and even individual trees vary greatly
in desoxylapachol content." "Lapachenole has been
shown to be both irritant and sensitizing" by Sandermann
& Barghoorn (1955). "Indonesian natives have long
distinguished three grades of the wood, the poorest (Djati
sempoerna) being liable to cause skin irritation"
Pterocarpus soqauxii: (Padauk)
can cause irritation to the skin, dermatitis, and sensitizer.
It can have naphthoquinones. Cross-sensitivity may occur with
use of Bocote when sensitivity has been developed to related
quinones.
Machaerium scleroxylon: (Pau Ferro)
has dalbergiones. It can cause dermatitis, itching, swelling,
redness of face, scrotum, and hands.
Guibourtia tessmannii: (Bubinga)
"Dermatitis, possibly caused by sensitizing quinones."
Diospyros celebica: (Macassar Ebony)
contains macassar II, a B-naphthol "derivative that may
become oxidised in vivo to macassar quinone. This compound
has been shown to have sensitizing properties in guinea pigs.
Cross-sensitivity to other naphthoquinones" three found
in zericote, pao ferro, cocobolo, becote, and padauk are possible.
"Later testing confirmed sensitivity to R-3,4-dimethoxydalbergione
(found in pao ferro), obtusaquinone (found in cocobolo), and
macassar quinone (found in macassar ebony)." Wood of
this secie is one of the only ones that these substances have
been proven to be found in. "The yellow naphthoquinone
pigment, plumbagin (methyl juglone) occurs in a colourless
combined form and is liberated from root tissue by acid treatment.
(Harborne 1966)... Plumbagin is also found in some species
of the families Drosercaseae, Ebenaceae, and Euphorbiaceae
(Thomson 1971)... Plumbagin has an irritating odor and causes
sneezing; it stains the skin to a purple color and has a vesicant
action."
Cinnamomum Camphora: (Camphorwood)
The wood contains camphor and borneol. Following cases of
serious toxiciry and even death in children, products containing
more than trace quantities of camphor have now largely been
withdrawn from teh market (Reynolds 1996). "Can cause
dermatitis and shortness of breath" and camphor causes
mild heart stimulant activity. Topically applied, it can penetrate
the skin."
Milletia laurentii: (Wenge) can
have central nervous system effects, give dermatitis, irritate
skin, is listed as a sensitizer, and is oily.
Acer saccharum: (Suger Maple) "This
specieshas been found to contain 2,6-dimethoxy-1,4-benzoquinone
which is a known contact allergen."
Salix spp: (Willow) contains salicin,
a phenolic glucoside, and is a precuror of aspirin, also has
saligenin, a known contact allergen. Willow is also listed
as a sensitizer.
Betula spp: (Birch) contains salicylates
such as methyl salicylate, Cross-sensitivities could occur
in those with aspirin allergies. Birch also listed as a sensitizer.
Dymondwood is a manufactured wood product
consisiting of layers of birch veneer which have been dyed
with aniline dye and then compressed under
head and pressure with acrylic resins into a dense, durable,
highly polished material. Aniline dyes have been proven to
be carcinogenic as well as sensitizing agent causing allergic
contact dermatitis.
Aniline Dye (in Dymondwood)
Warning: this dye is also commonly used overseas to dye wood
to make it appear as black ebony. Unfortunately, this practice
is more common that you would believe.
Skin Contact: May be absorbed through skin. Symptoms of skin
absorbtion parallel those from inhalation exposure. may cause
skin irritation. Local contact may cause dermatitis.
Chronic Exposure: Aniline is a blood toxin, causing hemoglobin
to convert to methemoglobin, resulting in cyanosis. Lengthy
or repeated exposures may result in decreased appetite, anemia,
weight loss, nervous system affects, and kidney, liver and
bone marrow damage. Any exposure may cause an allergic skin
reaction.
Skin Protection: Wear impervious protective clothing, including
boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate,
to prevent skin contact.
Environmental Toxicity: This material is expected to be very
toxic to terrestrial life and to aquatic life.
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Bone: Frequently Asked Questions
We do not accept any organic jewelry (bone) back
unless jewelry is damaged in shipping or there is an error
on our part with your order.
· Indonesian Cow Bone is a very abundant material,
and like Water Buffalo, the Indonesian cows are primarily
raised in family farm environments.
· Small (14g-8g) ornate bone pieces are extremely
fragile, however all bone jewelry should be worn with the
utmost care. We do not recommend wearing bone jewelry to bed,
or while doing any physically strenuous activities.
· Bone jewelry is only listed up to 2 gauge, but if
you find a design that you would like in a bigger size, please
let us know and we will see what we can do.
· There is no guarantee that the design and size you
like will be in stock, so we recommend that with your purchase
you include a second and third option in the comments box
if you want to receive bone jewelry rapidly. If you list alternative
jewelry options please list the title of the jewelry exactly
as it is listed online as well as the size you would like
to receive. We will contact you to let you know what is readily
available out of the options you’ve selected.
Care Instructions
· Do Not Autoclave.
· Do not soak in anything, including water.
· Clean Before wearing. Use antibacterial soap and
water. Rinse and dry immediately after washing.
· Do not leave in direct sunlight for extended periods.
· Do not store in extreme temperatures or the bathroom.
· Remove jewelry before bathing or swimming.
· Recommended for healed piercings only. Not recommended
for stretching piercings.
· Recondition once a month with natural oil. We recommend
coconut oil.
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Water Buffalo Horn: Frequently Asked
Questions
We do not accept any organic jewelry
(horn) back unless jewelry is damaged in shipping or there
is an error on our part with your order.
· Collected from various islands of Indonesia: Sumba,
Sumbawa, Java, Sumatra, Lombok, & Suluwsi. The horn is
primarily black in color. Variations of color include golden,
red, tortoise-color, and occasional white “shocks”,
streaks, and opalized effects. The Water Buffalo is a member
of the Bovine family. It has a fairly short lifespan. The
horn material is relatively abundant. The Water Buffalo’s
lives are not taken in pursuit of the horn. In this region
of the world, the Water Buffalo is quite often regarded as
sacred. When the animal dies or is sacrificed, the entire
animal is utilized. This material is becoming scarcer.
· Small (14g-8g) ornate horn pieces are
extremely fragile, however all horn jewelry should be worn
with the utmost care. We do not recommend wearing horn jewelry
to bed, or while doing any physically strenuous activities.
· Horn jewelry is only listed up to 5/8”,
but if you find a design that you would like in a bigger size,
please let us know and we will see what we can do.
· There is no guarantee that the design
and size you like will be in stock, so we recommend that with
your purchase you include a second and third option in the
comments box if you want to receive horn jewelry rapidly.
If you list alternative jewelry options please list the title
of the jewelry exactly as it is listed online as well as the
size you would like to receive. We will contact you to let
you know what is readily available out of the options you’ve
selected.
Care Instructions
· Do Not Autoclave.
· Do not soak in anything, including water.
· Clean Before wearing. Use antibacterial soap and
water. Rinse and dry immediately after washing.
· Do not leave in direct sunlight for extended periods.
· Do not store in extreme temperatures or the bathroom.
· Remove jewelry before bathing or swimming as this
can cause premature drying and cracking.
· Recommended for healed piercings only. Not recommended
for stretching piercings.
· Recondition once a month with natural oil. We recommend
coconut oil.
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Stone: Frequently Asked Questions
We do not accept any organic jewelry
(stone) back unless jewelry is damaged in shipping or there
is an error on our part with your order.
· If you find a stone that you would like in a size
that is not listed, please let us know and we will see what
we can do.
· There is no guarantee that the specific
stone and size you like will be in stock, so we recommend
that with your purchase you include a second and third option
in the comments box if you want to receive stone jewelry rapidly.
If you list alternative jewelry options please list the title
of the jewelry exactly as it is listed online as well as the
size you would like to receive. We will contact you to let
you know what is readily available out of the options you’ve
selected.
· Large gauge stone (1/2"+) can
be heavy which may result in them falling out unexpectedly.
This also depends on the type of stone you are interested
in. Please feel free to e-mail us at ben@kolopiercing.com
if you have any questions about a specific stone.
· Stones do not react the same with everyone.
On rare occasions people have allergic reactions to certain
types of stone. If you do have a reaction to a type of stone
immediately remove the jewelry, signs of a reaction include
itchiness, burning, swollen lymph nodes, blistering and lymph
discharge. It is not reasonable for us to predict nor are
we (Kolo Body Arts Inc.) liable for any reaction to stone
jewelry.
Care Instructions
· Some stones can be autoclaved, but
not all.
· Clean before wearing. Use antibacterial soap and
water. Rinse and dry immediately after washing.
· Recommended for healed piercings only.
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Jade: Frequently Asked Questions
AT THE MOMENT, MOST OF OUR JADE IS
OUT OF STOCK AND MAY NOT BE RE-STOCKED IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO FUFILL ANY ORDERS PLACED THROUGH THIS
WEBSITE, BUT DO NOT BE SURPRISED IF YOUR JEWELRY IS NOT AVAILABLE.
SOME JADE DESIGNS WILL BE INDEFINATELY REMOVED FROM OUR SITE.
WE ARE WORKING HARD TO DETERMINE WHICH DESIGNS AND SIZES ARE
STILL AVAILABLE TO US AND THIS SITUATION WILL BE RECTIFIED
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
We do not accept any organic jewelry
(jade) back unless jewelry is damaged in shipping or there
is an error on our part with your order.
· There have been materials that have aided in the
cultural development of humankind. Nephrite Jade is a stone
that has helped create who we are today. Nephrite can hold
an edge, therefore it was used to create tools, weapons, and
jewelry, as well as build houses and boats. Some tools date
as far back as 3000bc. There are 500 different stones sold
as Jade worldwide, but only two actually hold the title as
Jade: Nephrite and Jadeite. They both carry beauty and cultural
appreciation. Nephrite is of the amphibole mineral group and
is the historical Jade. jadeite is of the pyroxene mineral
group, named by Alexis Damour in 1863.
· Nephrite is a silicate of calcium and
magnesium. It is made of fibrous strands, much like wood,
the veins in leaves, or vegetation. Nephrite is found in a
variety of colors: green, white, black, brown, yellow, and
lavender.
· Jadeite is a silicate of sodium and
aluminum. It is crystaline in nature and made of tiny crystals
pressed together like marble or granite. Jadeite is found
in a variety of colors: green, white, black, brown, yellow,
lavender, and red.
Origins Of Our Materials
· Green Nephrite Jade: mined in Canada
· Black Nephrite Jade: mined in Australia
· White Nephrite Jade: mined in Siberia
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Amber: Frequently Asked Questions
· Baltic Amber is genuine amber that
is carved into jewelry. Each piece of Baltic Amber is unique,
even within pairs of jewelry.
· Reconstituted Amber is amber that is
melted down and reformed into jewelry. Reconstituted Amber
is more uniformed in appearance than Baltic Amber.
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Silver: Frequently Asked Questions
· Silver jewelry may tarnish, due to exposure to the
air. When storing silver, we recommend that you keep anti-tarnish
paper with the jewelry at all times in a sealed bag. Also,
periodically wipe with a soft, clean cloth.
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Surgical Steel: Frequently Asked Questions
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Titanium: Frequently Asked Questions
· Anodized (colored) Titanium jewelry may fade, especially
if worn in the mouth. When storing, we recommend that you
keep it in a sealed bag.
· To see color charts Click
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Niobium: Frequently Asked Questions
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Gold: Frequently Asked Questions
· Gold jewelry may tarnish, due to exposure to the
air. When storing gold, we recommend that you keep anti-tarnish
paper with the jewelry at all times in a sealed bag. Also,
periodically wipe with a soft, clean cloth.
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Acrylic: Frequently Asked Questions
Acrylic: Frequently Asked Questions
We do not accept any acrylic jewelry
back unless jewelry is damaged in shipping or there is an
error on our part with your order.
· Acrylic is recommended for healed piercings only.
We do not recommend using acrylic jewelry for stretching piercings
or for use in initial piercings.
· To see color charts Click
Here
Care Instructions
· Do Not Autoclave.
· Do not soak in any alcohol or harsh cleansers.
· Clean Before wearing. Use antibacterial soap and
water.
· Do not leave in direct sunlight for extended periods.
· Do not store in extreme temperatures.
· Do not bend, twist, force balls/beads on, or chew
on.
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Obsidian: Frequently Asked Questions
· Obsidian is a naturally occuring volcanic glass.
Obsidian glasses vary from a pure jet black, to a scintillating
gold or silver color. The Aztecs wore exquisitely carved obsidian
ear-expansors, septum’s, and labrets three thousand
years ago.
· Obsidian eyelets are extremely fragile!!! When storing
your jewelry we recommend putting it in a well padded container.
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Glass: Frequently Asked Questions
· Although many of our glass jewelry
products can be sold individually, they are produced as matched
pairs. There may be variations between different pairs of
glass jewelry. This information is important if you are trying
to replace a lost or broken piece of jewelry. The new piece
of jewelry may not be a perfect match!
· Glass belongs to a group of substances
with unique properties which are termed super cooled liquids,
and by its very nature, glass is inert and hypoallergenic.
That is to say, glass is totally unreactive and exhibits no
chemical activity whatsoever, so it is completely deficient
in causing any allergy.
· All of our glass is made only of Borosilicate
(Pyrex) and Barium Glasses, so there is absolutely no lead
in any of our glass jewelry.
· Glass jewelry, especially smaller sizes
or more ornate designs, can break if dropped, put under pressure,
or impacted.
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Contact
If you have any questions about any materials
listed above, please contact us at kolopiercing@comcast.net
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