Body Jewelry Materials

Go for the Gold: Real Gold Jewelry 101

Everybody likes a little luxury now and then, and for those who are pierced, there’s nothing sweeter than some solid gold jewelry.  How do you sift through all that industry information to get a go...
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Quick Take: Hypoallergenic Jewelry for Sensitive Skin

Most of us know of at least one person with an allergy to nickel.  In fact, it’s estimated that up to 28 percent of the American populace is allergic or sensitive to nickel, which is one of the lea...
Body Jewelry Materials

A Passion for Piercing Fashion: the Rebirth of Plastic

The words “plastic jewelry” sound so 1980s, right?  Well it’s exactly that type of jewelry that’s been making a huge fashion comeback lately, but unlike those funky fresh, hot pink hoops from the d...
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Body Jewelry Materials: Bioplast Benefits and Making the Switch

So what exactly is bioplast?  Bioplast is a material that’s commonly used for making all kinds of body jewelry.  It’s non-metallic, can be either colored or clear, and is flexible and easy to maneu...
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Holiday Without a Hitch: Piercing Preparedness

It’s easy to freak about a holiday with family.  What will grandma think of your new piercing, and will it be as bad as last year when your great uncle Joe remarked about how “you kids are always s...
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21st Century Tech: Body Jewelry and Rocket Science

So if any of you have ever had an allergy to nickel (like about 15 percent of Americans) you probably already know about the awesomeness of titanium.  Especially for those who are pierced and nicke...
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Body Mod Connection: the Dark Knight Rises

The past few years have certainly seen more than their fare share of super hero films, with such titles as Thor, Captain America : First Avenger, Ironman, and at least a dozen more.  So it comes as...
Body Jewelry Materials

Natural Energy: Stone Jewelry Uses, Properties, and Meanings

Agate Properties:   Agate is a dense rock formed from microscopic crystals of quartz laid down in bands. Since they are densely formed, they are grounding stones and help strengthen the body’s conn...
Body Jewelry Materials

Crash Course: the Basics of Buying and Wearing Gold Jewelry

Gold jewelry.  Most of us own at least one piece that’s made out of some type of real gold, especially those of us who are pierced.  For persons who have an allergy to certain metals or just prefer...