Steel ring with spring

Everything about 316L surgical steel

The most popular material used in the manufacture of piercing jewellery. Alloy 316L is the highest quality type of surgical steel. The polished steel is perfectly smooth and shiny. It has a slightly lighter shade than titanium and a more affordable price. Due to its low nickel content, surgical steel products should not be used by people who are allergic to this metal. Steel should also not be used for fresh piercing. It can be subjected to a sterilisation process.

How to put on a segment ring?

In this type of earring, the hoop has one small section that can be pulled out completely, thus opening the earring. The earring simply has to be put through the piercing and the small segment of the earring has to be pushed back into place, between the arms of the hoop. As the removable element is small and the handling of the earring requires a lot of precision, this type of clasp is often considered one of the more difficult . Nevertheless, this earring has many supporters.

How to put on a ring?

There are several types of hoops, so the guide is divided into the different types of hoops, depending on their opening system. When choosing the type of hoop earring, you should mainly be guided by comfort and take into account which type of clasp will be easiest for you to put on and take off the earring. If you are not sure which type of hoop to choose, you can look at the earrings in a stationary shop and test how the different types of clasp work. It is a good idea to make sure which type of earring you feel comfortable and at ease with in terms of its handling before deciding to buy it.