SM 316

Like titanium, niobium is inert, hypoallergenic, and can be anodized different colors. These niobium captive rings from SM316 are anodized a vibrant yellow-copper color, making them a unique option for “gold” jewelry. Captive rings often require ring opening pliers to install, so for larger sizes you may need help from your local piercer. For more information on how to install and remove captives, check Jewelry Types .

Stainless steel captive rings from SM316 are manufactured from F-138 compliant implant-grade stainless steel and hand polished to a mirror finish. Captive rings often require ring opening pliers to install, so for larger sizes you may need help from your local piercer. For more information on how to install and remove captives, check Jewelry Types . For titanium captive bead rings, or 6g and 4g steel captive bead rings, shop “ Captive Bead Rings from Anatometal .”