Frequently asked

Yes. Every piece is implant-grade ASTM F-136 titanium (Ti-6Al-4V ELI), which is nickel-free by design and body-safe, with test reports to back it up. If you react to most jewellery, this is the metal for you.

It is the same standard of titanium used in surgical implants. It is inert, lightweight, does not tarnish, and it is the material reputable piercers trust for fresh piercings.

Yes, implant-grade titanium is one of the safest choices for a fresh piercing. As always, follow your piercer’s advice on when and what to change.

Match your jewellery to your existing piercing. Most ear piercings are 16g, in 6mm or 8mm. Our size guide walks you through gauge, length and base, and your piercer can confirm your sizes in seconds.

Roughly 6 to 8 weeks for lobes, and 3 to 9 months or more for cartilage. Our aftercare guide has the full picture.

Threadless (push-in) jewellery has a decorative end that simply pushes into the post, with no screwing. It is comfortable, secure, and makes swapping styles easy.

Some pieces come in an 18K gold PVD finish over titanium, labelled clearly and colourfast for years under normal wear. Solid gold is available on request.

We ship across Australia with tracked delivery, at a flat rate shown at checkout.

For hygiene reasons we cannot accept change-of-mind returns on jewellery that has been opened or worn, but faulty or incorrect items are covered under the Australian Consumer Law. See our shipping and returns page.

Titanium will not tarnish. Wipe with a soft cloth, and wash healed pieces in warm water with a little gentle soap now and then. Full details are in our aftercare guide.

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