PVD body jewellery is coated using a high tech procedure called Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD). Since the 1990’s this high tech process has been used to prolong the life of machine tools by reducing friction and increasing durability. It’s also used in F1 car engines where some parts are PVD coated to reduce friction and increase energy efficiency.
In body jewellery, of course it has the same benefits, but it’s mainly sought after for its colour. Black body jewellery is particularly popular and the PVD coating is the best way to achieve this desired colour. Similarly PVD gold body jewellery is in demand for its colour as a good alternative to solid or gold plated body jewellery which is becoming increasingly expensive.
The black and gold colours are created by compounds of titanium (Titanium Nitride for the black colour). Both coatings are deposited on the jewellery by vaporising Titanium Nitride by passing a high voltage current through the Titanium Nitride emitter in a hot and high pressure kiln.
The PVD coating process produces a superior product in the desired colours with the added advantage of producing a low-friction, low-allergy, high shine piece of jewellery, with a tough scratch-resistant finish.
In body jewellery the PVD coating is available on both titanium and steel. PVD on Titanium produces a lightweight, strong and bio-compatible piece of bodyjewellery. PVD on steel offers the same benefits, although is not quite as lightweight, but offers a cost effective way to get the desired colour.
PVD coated jewellery comes in many designs from scorpions and bats to belly bars and rings.
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