The Body Rings uses this page to explain common body jewelry material terms so shoppers can compare listings more carefully. Material names can vary by supplier and product, so always check the individual product page for the listed material, gauge, length, finish, and intended wear.
Titanium Jewelry Terms
Titanium is commonly used in body jewelry because it is lightweight and corrosion resistant. Some listings may reference G23 titanium or ASTM F-136 titanium when that wording is provided by the supplier. Treat those terms as product-level details, not a sitewide guarantee across every item.
- Check the exact material wording on the product page before ordering.
- Confirm gauge, diameter, and wearable length with your current jewelry or piercer.
- For new, irritated, or sensitive piercings, follow your piercer’s material guidance.
316L Surgical Steel Terms
316L stainless steel is widely used for fashion and healed-piercing jewelry. Steel alloys can contain trace nickel, so shoppers with known nickel sensitivity should compare the listing carefully and ask a piercer before wearing steel in sensitive placements.
14K and 18K Gold Jewelry
Gold body jewelry may use different karats, colors, and alloy mixes. A higher karat means more gold content, but the full alloy still matters for comfort and wear. Check whether a product is solid gold, plated, or gold-tone before ordering.
| Material Term | What to Check | Best Use |
|---|---|---|
| Titanium | Grade wording, size, finish, threading | Lightweight jewelry comparisons |
| 316L Steel | Gauge, finish, healed-piercing suitability | Durable fashion and healed-piercing styles |
| 14K or 18K Gold | Solid vs plated, karat, color, alloy details | Premium everyday styles when the fit is right |
How to Buy More Safely
- Match gauge and wearable length before checkout.
- Avoid changing jewelry in a new or irritated piercing without piercer guidance.
- Read the product description instead of assuming every item in a category uses the same material.
- Contact us before ordering if a material detail is unclear.
This page is shopping guidance, not medical advice. For piercing healing, allergies, infection concerns, or material restrictions, consult a qualified piercer or healthcare professional.