Organic Materials - Material Guide
Piercings made from organic materials are unique. Numerous types of stone are used to make Plugs and Tunnels. Also bones of deceased animals are ideal for making beautiful piercing jewellery.
In this material guide, we look at the different materials that we classified as organic materials.
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Introduction to Organic Materials
Most jewellery made of organic materials is made of stone. There are many different types of stone, each with different colours and patterns. Especially gemstones are prevalent to use for body jewellery. For example, there are many piercings available that contain stones or gemstones. However, to classify the material per product we usually look at the part, usually the bar, that goes through the body.
So only products that are made entirely of organic materials are mentioned as such. These are mostly Plugs and Tunnels, but also Tapers. Besides stones you will also find piercing jewellery that is made of shell, horn, bone, etc.
Pros and Cons
Organic Materials Explained
Horn and bone are also organic materials that are used to make body jewellery. It is good to mention that the horn and bones come from already deceased animals. The materials used do not come from hunting such animals.
Piercings made from horn and bone are lightweight, especially compared to stone. Keep in mind that the colour of such jewellery may vary. The same goes for piercings made of stone. Do you order a set? We do our best to find two similar products, but unfortunately we cannot guarantee this. Unevenness can also be found in the jewellery. This is unavoidable with products made of organic materials.
For people with an allergy to Nickel, Piercings made of organic materials are good alternatives to steel. Jewellery made of stone as well as horn and bone are completely nickel free.
"There are many gemstones available on our website, each with its own special meaning."
Numerous stone types pass by on our website. Some gemstones are said to have special powers. For example, the Agate stone is said to stand for protection, while the Amethyst is known for bringing wisdom. Whatever meaning you are after, there must be a piercing out there with that specific power.
Maintenance Instructions
The care instructions for piercing jewellery of organic materials differ. Stone jewellery is robust and does not require any maintenance in the first place. However, the use of chemicals can lead to colour differences. Do not expose the Jewellery to alcohol, perfume, hair spray, makeup, and chemical cleaners to prevent this from happening.
For horn and bone body jewellery, it is even more important to be careful. These materials are mostly coloured, in black for example. By contact with previously mentioned substances, this colour layer can be affected.
Other Material Guides
With Material Guides like this one, we want to help you make informed decisions when purchasing one of our Piercings online. We have written a Guide for most of the materials you will find in our webshop.
If you want to learn more about the differences between the materials used for Piercing Jewellery, read a bit more by browsing through all of our Material Guides. Our customer service can also assist you if you have any questions left before deciding what material best fits your needs.