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[[File:Glasslanegra.jpg|thumb|La Negra wearing glass jewelry]]
'''Titanium''' is a light elemental metal similar to [[Niobium|niobium]] in its properties regarding [[Body Jewelry|body jewelry]]. Note that the titanium used in body jewelry is often an alloy containing some aluminum, vanadium, and/or niobium.


'''Glass jewelry''' can be some of the most gorgeous jewelry you can buy. It is an excellent choice of jewelry because it is inert and very difficult to have an allergic reaction to. It is one of the best things you can wear in newly stretched piercings.
Titanium is much lighter than other metals used in body jewelry. In addition, due to its porous nature, care must be taken when finishing to ensure a smooth finish free of contamination from other materials.


Glass body jewelry is made of [[Quartz|quartz]] (clear only), [[Borosilicate_Glass|borosilicate]] (Pyrex) or [[Soda-lime|soda-lime]] glass.
The most common grade of titanium alloy used for body jewelry is 6AL4V: 6% aluminum, 4% vanadium and the remaning 90% pure titanium. The reason for this mixure is because this particular alloy mix creates the best layer of titanium oxide, and its this layer that gives titanium its outstanding [[Allergic Reaction|hypoallergenic]] properties, as well as its brilliant range of colors obtained through [[Anodizing|anodizing]].
 
== See Also ==
* [[Borosilicate Glass|Borosilicate Glass]] (Pyrex)
* [[Organic_Jewelry|Organic Jewelry]]
* [[Funk|Funk]]

Latest revision as of 19:59, 25 September 2023

Titanium is a light elemental metal similar to niobium in its properties regarding body jewelry. Note that the titanium used in body jewelry is often an alloy containing some aluminum, vanadium, and/or niobium.

Titanium is much lighter than other metals used in body jewelry. In addition, due to its porous nature, care must be taken when finishing to ensure a smooth finish free of contamination from other materials.

The most common grade of titanium alloy used for body jewelry is 6AL4V: 6% aluminum, 4% vanadium and the remaning 90% pure titanium. The reason for this mixure is because this particular alloy mix creates the best layer of titanium oxide, and its this layer that gives titanium its outstanding hypoallergenic properties, as well as its brilliant range of colors obtained through anodizing.