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Thread: Larger gauge sterling silver wire?

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    Interesting statement - why not?

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    Sterling Silver is not considered suitable as too many people throw a reaction to it, more so than non invasive contact, most people who want these items will expect titanium or surgical stainless steel

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    Some people will throw a reaction to anything... However, sterling silver is usually considered hypoallergenic and perfectly acceptable for earrings (studs, hooks et al), which is of course a subset of piercings. Stainless is an odd one to consider when you factor in the nickel content that is in many blends.

    Curious - I haven't made any for other holes, so not something I'd particularly looked at.

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    Yes I agree with all that you say, it is more of a buyer driven requirement, I dabble in this realm in a small way and can not sell any thing made from Sterling silver
    although with general jewellery i.e. earrings I have no trouble selling them.

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    Is there nickel in surgical grade stainless steel though Peter?

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    "Surgical grade stainless" (a term I like as much as "aircraft-grade aluminium"!) is usually 316 or 316L (lower carbon variant) stainless - and they both have 11.5% Ni in them.

    http://www.brownmac.com/products/sta...-and-316l.aspx

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    Strange that its considered to be so highly anti allergenic then

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    I'd guess it's down to the release rate rather than the presence - although it can still cause issues with nickel sensitivity.
    What, you want logical legislation now???

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    Hey, think yourself lucky you don't live in Portugal when it comes to legislation, its seriously bonkers here LOL

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