This is how an ear can look...
after having been exposed to nickel.

This is how a hand can look...
after a person has been in contact with material containing nickel.

Nickel is a silvery-white metal that is found in nature. It is usually mixed with other metals. For example, nickel-iron, which is used to manufacture stainless steel, is the most common nickel alloy. Other nickel alloys are used to make coins, costume jewelry (i.e., earrings, watchbands, rings, necklaces, necklace clasps, bracelets), bra or girdle fasteners, zippers, snaps, buttons, suspender clips, hair-pins, studs, eyeglass frames, pens, handles, utensils, paper clips, keys, and tools.

This is important because nickel appears to be a very common cause of allergic skin rashes and it seems to be everywhere and can effect anyone.

A nickel allergy is a reaction that develops after exposure to nickel or nickel-containing items, depending on the individual's susceptibility. Nickel allergy is a contact allergy, which is a skin reaction in response to being exposed to a contact allergen or irritant. A nickel allergy can occur at any age, and typically manifests a few days after first contact as eczema (allergic contact dermatitis), which appears as an itchy, dry/crusty, and red/pigmented skin rash with watery blisters.

WARNING! Once you have developed nickel allergy you can never get rid of it!

The solution to the problem
Medical Plastic - 0% Nickel Guaranteed!
In our search for totally nickel-free metals, we soon realized that no metal is nickel free. Gold is no exception.

By developing a unique, patented design of an ear piercing stud and butterfly, we were able to use a medical grade polycarbonate. This medical plastic has a history of over 30 years of medical use without any allergic problems being reported.

We are proud to offer the only ear piercing system in the world with 0% nickel - guaranteed! And fully complies with the law as homogenous.

Titanium - "Virtually Nickel Free"
We have therefore developed an ear piercing stud and butterfly using special metal alloys (medical titanium) with 0% added nickel (by doing this we can guarantee an extremely low nickel content - less than 0.01%). The law now says less than 0.05% nickel. It also complies with the law as regards being homogenous. Available as either natural Titanium or plated with 24 carat Gold.


Makes professional ear piercing safer and easier!