Glossary

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Blackline		A sophisticated process of vacuum covering makes it possible to give a brilliant black color very tendency at the present time. This permanent covering is carried out on a basis of titanium for jewels "high-tech".

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Niobium		Used at the pure state, its anodization makes it possible to obtain various colors

P
Plated Gold		Plating with the fine gold on stainless steel basis of surgical type
PMMA		More known under the industrial mark "plexiglass", the PMMA is transparent
PTFE		Commonly called silicone, its coefficient of friction is 10 times lower than that of the ice. Its natural flexibility makes of it an ideal matter for the "piercing of surface".

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Solid silver		Punched and declared at the "office of guarantee", these jewels can legally be sold under solid silver
Stainless steel		It is today the most popular alloy as regards jewels of piercing. By defect, when the matter of the jewel is not specified, it is about stainless steel of surgical type.

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Titanium		Just like Niobium, its anodization makes it possible to obtain various colors. Very light and resistant, its port comfortable, is recommended for the establishment

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