In the USA it is an unfortunate fact that there is no legal attachment to the marketing terms hypoallergenic and nickel free. Companies can sell you jewelry made of ANY MATERIAL and make claims of...

American families have a variety of ear-piercing options to choose from. They include mall stores and mall kiosks, jewelry businesses of all types, some salons, tattoo parlors and piercing salons....

The more jewelry costs the better quality it is, right?Not so fast! This is one case when it’s crucial to look at the metal composition of any jewelry before considering an expensive piece of jewel...

But WHY Is Metal Choice So Important for Pierced Earrings?Ear piercing has been popular for centuries and is one of the most widely accepted forms of body adornment around the globe. In the US, sta...

Your 6-year old is wearing you down with her requests for getting her ears pierced. You had your own ears pierced as a child, so you understand the attraction. The only thing holding you back, thou...