❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What materials are your jewelry made from?
Our jewelry is nickel and lead compliant, meaning it meets established safety standards that limit the amount of nickel and lead used in metal components. While not completely free of these metals, the levels are low enough to be considered safe for most wearers — including those with metal sensitivities.
The specific materials can vary, but the “compliant” label assures that metals used — and their levels of nickel and lead — fall within safe limits according to regulations like California's Metal-Containing Jewelry Law and the EU REACH regulation.
- ✔️ Safe for sensitive skin: Designed to meet U.S. and EU standards for nickel and lead content, reducing the risk of allergic reactions.
- ✔️ Regulation compliant: Follows California Prop 65 and EU Nickel Directive guidelines.
- ✔️ Not completely nickel/lead-free: “Compliant” means minimal, regulated amounts that are considered safe — not total absence.
- ✔️ Ideal for boutiques & retailers: Suitable for resale in markets with strict jewelry safety laws.
Materials Used
While the compliance label ensures safety, the actual materials used can vary. Examples of materials often used in nickel and lead-compliant jewelry include:
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Stainless steel: Durable, tarnish-resistant, and common in everyday jewelry.
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Sterling silver: A classic alloy that may contain trace nickel unless labeled “nickel-free.”
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Karat gold: Gold alloys with varying percentages of pure gold.
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Surgical-grade stainless steel: Considered hypoallergenic for most people, though it can still contain minimal nickel.
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Platinum, palladium, titanium, rhodium: Nickel-free metals that offer durability and brilliance.
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Other materials: Decorative elements such as glass, ceramic, wood, or shell — all compliant when free of added lead.
In essence, “nickel and lead compliant” means the jewelry meets safety regulations regarding these metals — not that it’s made from one specific material.
Safe, stylish, and regulation-compliant — that’s the sparkle standard at L&M Bling ✨
