Niobium metal is physiologically inert, making it 100% safe for use in the human body. (It is even used in medical devices such as pacemakers.) Niobium by its very nature is PURE, meaning it is not an alloy, or mixture, of other metals. Niobium is beyond hypoallergenic, it is NON-allergenic. It does not react to body temperatures or moisture. You can swim and shower, and even sleep with Niobium metal in your piercings.
Shiny, smooth finish. Niobium is even more gentle in piercings than titanium because of its smooth finish. (Titanium has a slightly abrasive finish). Niobium surpasses all other metals in terms of bio-compatibility. Even people who have reactions to Gold can wear Niobium in their piercings.
20 gauge. This is the most popular thickness for earwire construction, fits comfortably in most ear piercings. 20 gauge is also appropriate for creating matching jewelry findings. Make your own custom pierced-ear-wires, with matching jump rings, eye pins, and more.
Unannealed temper. Unannealed is an excellent temper (hardness) for both manual and machine construction of jewelry findings: its medium-hardness is flexible enough to form by hand, yet stiff enough to hold its shape after forming. If desired, Niobium wire can be made even stiffer by work-hardening, using typical methods such as straightening, tumbling or hammering. Anything you can do with precious metal wire, or even craft wire, you can do with Niobium.
Colors: Niobium metal in its natural state is a beautiful lustrous dark silver color. Niobium can be anodized to beautiful colors. Anodizing can be done after forming your pieces, or you can start with pre-anodized and colored wire. (Care should be used with colored anodized wire as it can be nicked by wire forming tools.)

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Package Dimensions
Width : 4.25 inch
Height : 0.13 inch
Length : 4.25 inch

Item Weight: 0.16 ounce (View shipping rates and policies)
Shipping Weight: 0.64 ounce (View shipping rates and policies)

ASIN : B019Y4Y0SK