ECO-FRIENDLY. ALLERGY SENSITIVE. QUALITY CRAFTED.
Welcome, and THANK YOU for Visiting My Shop!
As an artist, I am always on the hunt for something 'unique and unusual'. And when it comes to jewelry, I find myself searching for statement pieces that are not only timeless - but bold and unmatched.
Further, I'm a pretty low maintenance person. So jewelry that requires minimal upkeep, is a must. I'm also quite active, and once I started my retail job a few years ago- I quickly realized just how careless I could (admittedly) be with the jewelry I wore.
Necklaces would catch on hangers and hooks- making them snap. Bracelets would catch on threads of clothing- and when I took my hand away- the sweater I snagged would sometimes follow suit.
Unsurprisingly, my problematic experience with costume jewelry only got worse. Wearing necklaces for an entire shift made my skin ITCHY, a red dotted rash where the metal had been, now scaled the circumference of my neck. I also realized how quickly my jewelry tarnished, having to dispose of it much sooner than I liked.
So I started making my own!
Focusing on Quality, Sustainability, and Allergy Sensitivity- I am a small, one woman business sharing her love for industrial style fashion and top quality crystal.
Not only was my (very) itchy skin an incentive to look into Hypoallergenic Metal- but also because of my struggles with Celiac Disease (an allergy to gluten).
It made me aware of just how frustrating everyday life could be, to those who had allergies or multiple sensitivities.
Ideally, something you have no control over, should NEVER prevent you from experiencing the world in the same way others can. And while I know that can't be the case for every scenario one encounters-
I strive to make my shop the exception.
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Therefore, all of the materials I use in my work, are high quality and allergy sensitive! Most of the Hypoallergenic Metals I craft from, include:
Gold White Gold, 925 Sterling Silver, Gold Vermeil or "Silver Guilt", Niobium, Implant Grade Surgical Steel, Implant Grade Titanium, 304/316L Stainless Steel, and Genuine Stone.
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EARRINGS:
All of my EARRING HOOKS are also made with High Quality (& often) Implant Grade Materials.
The Majority of metals I use for hooks, have also been approved by the Association for Professional Piercers (APP)
***** The ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL PIERCERS (APP), is a 'California-based, international non-profit organization dedicated to the dissemination of vital health and safety information about body piercing to piercers, health care professionals, legislators, and the general public'. *****
Search the Link Provided to read more about Piercing Safe Metals ---> https://safepiercing.org/jewelry-for-initial-piercings/
*DISCLAIMER*
I am NOT a certified member of the APP. I am simply using Public Information provided on their website, to help educate others about Safe Piercing Practices
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*ALL Jewelry CHAIN* is made with High Quality Stainless Steel, as it is:
- Naturally Hypoallergenic
- Lead & Nickel FREE
- Incredibly Durable *
- Tarnish Resistant (NO Green Skin!)
- Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Metal
Stainless Steel is considered Highly Sustainable, due to it being 100% recyclable and being over 50% re-sourced from scrap metal!
To further do my part for the environment, 90% of the metals used in my work are considered 'eco-friendly' and even a few, are considered 'sustainable'.
Additionally, much of my packaging & shipping materials are 100% Biodegradable or Recyclable!
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PLEASE NOTE:
I OCASSIONALLY use materials such as Brass, Resin, Plastic, or a general Metal Alloy.
ALL materials will be thoroughly described and disclosed under each listing in my shop. So if you can only wear certain things due to a Metal Allergy, PLEASE read ANY and ALL descriptions before purchasing.
However, if you have any additional questions, feel free to send me a message!
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*** COMMISSION WORK, WHOLESALING & JEWELRY ADJUSTMENTS:
I do Custom Orders, Jewelry Adjustments, and Select Wholesaling!
So please contact me via ETSY, INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK, or EMAIL for any questions or concerns you may have.
INSTAGRAM: @crypticcreation
FACEBOOK: Cryptic Creations
EMAIL: crypticcreations713 [!at] yahoo.com
SHOPIFY: Coming Soon!
-----------> ALL ORDERS Ship FREE Within the UNITED STATES!
*** I Also Ship INTERNATIONALLY!
Thank You So Much for Taking an Interest in My Art,
Happy Shopping!
- CRYPTIC CREATIONS Owner,
Brittney Arielle