Let’s Talk About Mystery Metals… AKA The Villains of the Jewelry World
You know that pair of “super cute” $4 earrings you once grabbed at checkout? Yeah… those. The ones that turned your ears red, itchy, crusty, angry, and questioning every decision you’ve ever made?
We call those mystery metals. They deserve their own true-crime documentary.
Because what’s actually inside them?
No clue.
No regulation.
No thanks.
They are usually some chaotic blend of nickel, copper, zinc, aluminum, “gold-ish” coatings… and maybe a dash of whatever was lying around the factory that day.
Cute? Yes.
Safe? Absolutely not.
What Happens When You Wear Mystery Metals?
- Itching
- Burning
- Bumps
- Green Skin
- Redness
- Random irritation
- Piercing bumps
It’s not “your ears being sensitive.” It’s the metal being trash. Your skin reacts because it’s literally fighting off a material it can’t tolerate. Mystery metals = Mystery reactions
Here’s What WE Use Instead
Your piercings deserve real materials. The kind trusted by piercers, dermatologists, and people who never want to take their earrings out.
1. Implant-Grade Titanium (Our Star Player)
This is the gold standard of safe jewelry. We use it for all flat back studs and a large portion of our hoops.
✨ Certified Implant-Grade Titanium (It’s Proven)
When we say “implant-grade titanium,” we’re not just throwing around a trendy phrase.
Our titanium is officially certified, meaning it meets the same ASTM/medical-grade standards used in surgical implants.
What this means for you:
- Zero mystery metals
- Zero unsafe alloys
- Zero fillers
- Verified purity and safety
- Proven compatibility with even the most sensitive ears.
It's not "titanium-ish." It's real, tested, certified implant-grade titanium. It is the exact material trusted inside the human body. And THAT is why Get Pierced Co. flat backs are safe for 24/7 wear, new piercings, sensitive skin, and anyone who’s ever had an “earring allergy.”
Why Titanium Is a Total Queen:
- Hypoallergenic (even for ultra-sensitive ears)
- Won't rust
- Won't tarnish
- Won't fade
- Ultra lightweight
- Doesn't react with skin
- Safe for brand-new piercings
- Perfect for 24/7 years
Titanium is literally used in medical implants… so yeah, it can definitely handle your daily life.
2. High-Quality Stainless Steel
For hoops not made with titanium, we use premium stainless steel. We stay away from the cheap stuff. Stainless Steel is:
- Tough
- Durable
- Nickel-Safe
- Shiny
- Sweat-proof
- Shower-proof
- Everyday-proof
- Basically indestructable
Also:
NO rust,
NO tarnish,
NO weird color changes,
NO crusty green skin situations.
Just long-lasting shine.
Mystery Metals Are Out. Real Metals Are In.
Your ears deserve the real deal. So next time someone asks why your piercings look so good, you can hit them with: “Because I don’t do mystery metals.”
We’ve got you covered with titanium + stainless steel that always look good, feel good, and last.
