Quality & Testing

Third-Party Lab Tested. Verified Safe.

At Vital Piercing, we don't just say our jewelry is implant-grade โ€” we prove it. Our titanium jewelry has been independently tested by Metallurgical Engineering Services, Inc., a registered engineering firm, and verified to meet the chemical composition requirements for ASTM F-136 (Ti-6Al-4V ELI, Grade 23) โ€” the gold standard for implant-grade titanium.

What Was Tested

Random samples from our titanium jewelry inventory were sent to an independent metallurgical lab for full chemical composition analysis. The lab tested for aluminum, vanadium, titanium, carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen content โ€” all critical elements that determine whether titanium is truly implant-grade.

The Results

Our jewelry passed all chemical composition requirements for UNS R56407 / ASTM F-136, confirming it is genuine implant-grade titanium. This means:

โœ“ Safe for long-term contact with skin and tissue
โœ“ Nickel-free and hypoallergenic
โœ“ Meets the same standard used in medical implants
โœ“ Verified by a licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

What is ASTM F-136?

ASTM F-136 is the international standard for titanium alloy used in surgical implants. It specifies the exact chemical composition required for Ti-6Al-4V ELI (Extra Low Interstitial) titanium โ€” the safest grade of titanium for body contact. UNS R56407 is the same specification referenced by a different numbering system.

View Our Lab Report

We believe in full transparency. You can download our lab report below:

Download Lab Report (PDF)

Why This Matters

Most online jewelry stores claim to sell "implant-grade titanium" with zero proof. Anyone can put those words in a product listing. We back it up with independent lab verification โ€” because your safety isn't something we take lightly.

A Note on Sensitivities

Implant-grade titanium (ASTM F-136) is the safest body jewelry material available and the standard recommended by professional piercers worldwide. It is nickel-free, hypoallergenic, and biocompatible โ€” the same grade used in surgical implants. The vast majority of people with metal sensitivities, including those who react to surgical steel or gold, tolerate implant-grade titanium without any issues.

That said, no material is completely reaction-free for every person. A very small number of people have a rare sensitivity to titanium itself. If you experience persistent redness, swelling, or irritation that doesn't improve after the initial healing period and with proper aftercare, we recommend consulting your piercer or a dermatologist. In rare cases, a different material such as implant-grade niobium or solid 14K gold may be a better fit for your body chemistry.

Shop Our Titanium Collection

Great customer service

Great customer service. Very nice jewelry.

Does not irritate my

Does not irritate my ears!

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So many styles to choose from, anyone looking for a style for any place one has a piercing , this is the place to go.

The nose ring was great quality

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Charlotte B.

Great quality, exactly as described

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quality was really good looked exactly like the picture

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Myrea G.

very cute and came quick. good quality! so small im afraid of dropping it lol

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Nicole W.

The jewelry was as described.

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Nicole W.

The item was as described

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Sophia M.

Bought from here before and needed a different size. Love them I got 20g 8mm length and 2.5 mm sized gems!! Super happy they helped my irritation bumps disappear.

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trotter2345

This is really cute and comfortable. It's my new day to day wear. I barely notice it's there, in the best way.

The item is as described.

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Megan C.

Great products and quick shipping

Item as described. Prompt shipping.

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Susan M.

As described and arrived quick

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Susan M.

As described and arrive quick

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Nicole M.

Cute little sparkly gem. Great

Perfect fit and awesome piece in my package, will order for myself refer my clients <3

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Really great product. Thank you

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myonlineshopping1986

Very good product. Would get again

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myonlineshopping1986

These met my needs and were lovely

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myonlineshopping1986

I love these. Would buy again

Great product!! Packaged well. Exactly as described

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Sophia M.

Very pretty will buy again

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theelliotts2011

Canโ€™t wait to wear in my Tragus

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Alyssa r.

Perfect size and super cute!!

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abydos482003

Love my items, just as decribed.

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jessica z.

Item is exactly what I needed

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Melissa H.

Good quality arrived on time

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Adelle C.

I had L bars in both my nostrils that would often rip out in my sleep as soon they had healed from the last time so I got these and theyโ€™re perfect and very comfortable and I forget theyโ€™re there most of the time

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Jesse B.

Great quality! Easy to put in!!

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Megan B.

Great earring for my piercings