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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Gil Trupp | Posted under Shopping and Product Reviews
Titanium Body Jewelry
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So what is titanium? Titanium is a refined metal alloy used in any products including body jewelry. Titanium has been heralded as the most effective metal used in body jewelry due to its bio-compatibility. Because it is virtually nickel-free titanium has less incidences of skin allergy than any other metal. It is also more durable and it is virtually indestructable. Most titanium jewelry goes through a process called anodizing, which creates the different colors. Titanium jewelry is more expensive than others, but is certainly worth it for those with nickel allergies. Although titanium is one of the most expensive metals for body jewelry it is still the most desired body jewelry metal. People with body piercings are willing to spend the extra to buy titanium body jewelry because of the perks it has to offer. Color is a great addition to body jewelry and no risk of an allergic reaction is definitely important. The lighter weight also makes titanium body jewelry much more comfortable. Titanium has been heralded as the most effective metal used in body jewelry due to its biocompatibility. With virtually nickel-free properties, titanium has less incidences of skin allergy than any other metal. It is also more durable and almost indestructible. Most titanium jewelry goes through a process called anodizing, which creates the different colors. Titanium jewelry is more expensive than others, but is certainly worth it for those with nickel allergies. Surgical grade titanium also known as Ti6AL4VELI is used in many titanium body jewelry products. This grade is recognized world wide by the medical community and it is regularly used in medical devices such as heart valves, pacemakers, and replacement body parts. Its biocompatibility is respected internationally in the medical communities around the world. The F prefix found on this grade signifies its status as an approved medical grade material. There is no higher qualification to earn. If you are purchasing titanium body jewelry ask the supplier if the titanium used is medical grade. Titanium body jewelry is than highly polished to make it pleasing to the eye and create the shiny finish expected with jewelry. The finish is extremely smooth and chemically stable. Grade 23 titanium has a yield strength that is almost double the yield strength of grade 1 titanium. It is also half the weight of niobium and much harder which results in a much more durable color finish. If you are tired of the plain old metal finish, no problem because titanium body jewelry comes in a wide variety of vivid colors. Color is applied using the anodized process which means the color will never flake or peel. When purchasing titanium body jewelry be certain to confirm that the titanium is the medical grade titanium because there are less pure forms around. Do not buy your body jewelry from novelty shops or costume jewelry shops. Even if their intentions are good they are not experts in body jewelry and may unknowingly sell you low grade jewelry. Some may even claim that their titanium is surgical quality when in fact it is not. Always remember the saying, "If it sounds too good to be true it is." So if all of a sudden you find you can buy titanium body jewelry for a fraction of the cost that other body jewelry stores are selling it, walk right by and keep your money safely in your pocket. It's just not worth the risk of infections Titanium body jewelry is quickly becoming the star attraction, the question is are you ready to come along for the ride? About The Author: Gil is an artist and a professional writer for last 15 years. He has over 10 years of experience in ornaments and jewels. Visit the website at http://www.ontargetjewelry.com to learn about different jewelry, earring available in market. |
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