Novelty navel jewelry is not intended for initial piercings and should only be used in healed piercings as it should not be sterilized with harsh chemicals. Shaft and top ball are made with 316L steel. The bottom gem setting and dangle are cast from lead and nickel free brass or zinc and then plated with either 24k gold, rhodium, 14K rose gold, and/or epoxy paint. All plating materials are lead, cadmium and nickel free.