Screen printed polymer clay magenta and yellow mixed media dangles

Magenta clay hand screen printed with bright yellow paint on brass accents and niobium ear wires. Niobium 

Screen printed polymer clay with brass accents on magenta niobium ear wires ✨ 3.5” length

Have you ever heard of niobium?

Niobium is a grayish-white, soft, and ductile metal. It has a relatively high melting point and is resistant to corrosion in many environments, including acids. Niobium's natural resistance to corrosion and its hypoallergenic properties have made it a popular choice for making jewelry, especially for individuals with metal sensitivities.

Niobium is considered hypoallergenic, which means it is unlikely to cause allergic reactions in most people. This is especially important for individuals with sensitivities to metals like nickel, which is a common allergen found in many other metal alloys used in jewelry.

It also has excellent corrosion resistance, even when exposed to moisture, sweat, and other environmental factors. This property ensures that niobium jewelry remains free from tarnish, discoloration, and other forms of deterioration over time.

Niobium is a naturally occurring element and is mined without the environmental concerns associated with some other metals. Additionally, the anodization process used to color niobium jewelry is generally considered environmentally friendly.

Due to these properties, niobium has recently gained popularity as a material for crafting high-quality, fashionable, and comfortable jewelry.

If my ear wires are colorful, they’re niobium!