In a market saturated with cheap, poorly-made jewelry it is very important to be sure what you are getting - not only your money's worth, but also a piece of jewelry that you can be sure won't irritate your delicate piercing. When looking for a quality piece there's a few things to consider.
1. Material
5 Point proudly sells jewelry made by
Anatometal, NewMetal, Glasswear Studios, Industrial Strength, Reign Custom Design, Body Vision, Custom Steel, Omerica, Esoteric Body, Safe Products, Kaos Softwear, Steel Skin, and Body Circle Designs
Terms such as "surgical steel" or "hypoallergenic" really don't say much about the metal itself. They are more marketing terms than actual certifications. You want to look for the term IMPLANT GRADE as this states that the metal has an ASTM certifications that deems it safe for long-term wear in the body.Anatometal, NewMetal, Glasswear Studios, Industrial Strength, Reign Custom Design, Body Vision, Custom Steel, Omerica, Esoteric Body, Safe Products, Kaos Softwear, Steel Skin, and Body Circle Designs
Acceptable metals include: Stainless Steel 316 LVM ASTM 138, Titanium 6AL4V ELI ASTM 136, 14k and 18k Gold and Palladium based White Gold.
ANY JEWELRY MADE OF OR CONTAINING STERLING SILVER OR HIGH AMOUNTS OF NICKEL HAVE A HIGH LIKELIHOOD OF CAUSING ALLERGIC REACTION OR IRRITATION.
2. FinishThis one's a no-brainer. Which would you rather have in your body? both of these pieces are brand new and have never been worn. |
3. ThreadsInternal threading makes for a gentle painless insertion, less wear and tear with changing jewelry and a more secure fit.
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