Five beautifully patterned glass beads in a colorway that reminds me of the woods wrapped along a 316 surgical steel clicker with thin sterling silver wire. These striking Japanese Miyuki beads have an opaque base color with a special luster coating that gives them their beautifully speckled, almost organic look.
Details:
316 surgical steel clicker hoop / sterling silver wire
Inner diameter: 10mm
Gauge: 18ga / 1.0mm
Bead size: 3mm
Keep in mind these hoops are all one of a kind because they are made with beads that can vary ever so slightly in shape and colour :)
Find more of my handmade body jewelry here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/silverandmoss?section_id=37110766
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PRACTICAL INFO
Please note that all Silver and Moss jewelry is handmade and may vary slightly <3
The best efforts have been made to take photos representing the true colors of the item, however colors may vary due to different screen settings and devices.
My photos are always taken in natural light!
Close-up photos showing item details may make an item appear larger - please check measurements and descriptions for actual size. Please contact me before purchasing if you have any questions.
I cannot accept returns of earrings and/or piercing jewelry for hygiene reasons, please take this into consideration when placing an order.
Items ship from The Netherlands, with standard tracked shipping. For current delivery estimates, please see my shop announcement on my home page. Shipping from the Netherlands is pricey but I do offer flat rate shipping so whether you order 1 piece or 6, the shipping costs stay the same. Orders over €50 ship free when you enter the code "FREESHIP50" at checkout :)
CARE TIPS
Make sure you clean body jewelry (and your hands!) before wearing it for the first time.
To keep your jewelry in great condition, remove it before showering, working out or swimming. Keep away from lotions, perfumes, cosmetics and chemicals. Wipe clean with a dry soft microfiber cloth.
Store your jewelry in its closed resealable bag (included in every order) to help prevent tarnishing.
All metal jewelry can tarnish! Metals can turn dark (oxidize) when worn for a variety of reasons, like being in contact with moisture, chemicals or cosmetics and will also react to individual skin acidity. That explains why jewelry can tarnish faster on some people than others. However, the discoloration should only be on the surface and the black areas can almost always be removed by gently wiping them with a soft (microfiber) cloth.
Silver and Moss body jewelry is for fully healed piercings only.
Allow your piercings time to heal before switching jewelry!
MATERIAL INFO
Almost all of my pieces can be made in a range of different materials. Which one is best for you depends on, well, you - and where on your body you intend to wear the piece! Here's a bit of info on all of the different metals I use:
GOLD FILLED:
Gold fill is composed of a solid layer of gold (typically 5% of the total weight) mechanically bonded to a base of brass. Gold filled looks just like solid gold, at a fraction of the price. The gold layer will not chip or flake off, and can last a very long time with proper care. As with other metals, remove it periodically and clean with a soft cloth. Gold Filled is nickel free and generally well tolerated even with sensitive skin.
925 STERLING SILVER:
The silver I use, 925 sterling, is made of 92% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, mostly copper. The addition of the other metals make this form of silver stronger and more durable. Sterling silver is only recommended for lobe/cartilage and/or nostril piercings that are fully healed. Avoid sterling silver for piercings in moist areas, like the septum or labret. To help your sterling silver pieces look great for longer, store them in a dark place, away from humidity and avoid contact with perfumes, lotions and make-up. You can clean your silver items with a soft cloth or commercial cleaner.
935 ARGENTIUM SILVER:
Argentium silver has a bright silver color, a higher silver content than traditional sterling, and is made of recycled silver and nickel-free.
316L SURGICAL STEEL:
A common material for body piercings and jewelry, 316L surgical steel is durable, affordable and highly resistant to corrosion. It has a smooth, shiny finish and a dark silver color and is suitable for most -healed- body piercings. This material does contain trace amounts of nickel so it's not recommended for those with very sensitive skin.
COPPER:
Copper is a beautiful material with a warm color and glow. There's a reason it has been used for jewelry for centuries! It does however need a bit more care than other metals. Copper reacts to factors like chemicals, moisture and the PH level of skin and can turn darker, or even green, as a result. Removing copper jewelry often and cleaning it well can help it stay beautiful for a long time though.
BRASS:
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. It has a warm golden color and resembles gold in appearance. Brass does not require a lot of upkeep but can dull over time - simply polish with a soft cloth to restore it to its original shine.
