Steel piercing jewellery
Steel piercing jewellery — 53 models in stock. 316L steel is the very grade called surgical or medical steel.
- Material316L steel
- In stock53 models
How to choose
316L steel is the very grade called surgical or medical steel. It is dense, polishes well and holds its shape better than titanium, so thin parts and tops of complex shape are made from it.
Size and material
| Setting | Cubic zirconia — 12 models, No inserts — 11 models. |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 1.2 mm — 43 models, 1 mm — 8 models, 0.8 mm — 3 models, 1.6 mm — 3 models, 1.6 mm — 1 model. The thickness must match the one the piercing was made with. |
| Length / diameter | 6 mm — 39 models, 8 mm — 19 models, 10 mm — 17 models, 12 mm — 2 models, 25 mm — 1 model. For bars this is the length between the ends; for rings, the inner diameter. |
| Diameter | 8 mm — 14 models, 10 mm — 12 models, 12 mm — 12 models, 6 mm — 5 models, 16 mm — 5 models. A smaller diameter sits tighter, a larger one looser and more visible. |
| Thread | External thread — 15 models, Internal thread — 9 models, Threadless — 5 models. An internal thread is hidden in the bar and does not scratch the channel. |
Shapes in this selection
- Fake plug 18 models
- Circular barbell 10 models
- Labret 8 models
- Barbell 6 models
- Clicker 4 models
- Curved barbell 2 models
FAQ
Is this the same «surgical steel»?
Yes, 316L is surgical steel. But it contains nickel in bound form, so with a pronounced nickel sensitivity titanium is the better choice.
Will the steel rust from water and sweat?
No. The chromium in the alloy forms a thin oxide film on the surface, and that is what withstands water, sweat and chlorine. 316L additionally contains molybdenum — it is the grade used for marine equipment. The grey film sometimes noticed on jewellery is not rust but residue of lymph and cosmetics: it washes off with soap.
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