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At Rings & Things, we work hard with manufacturers and testing agencies to ensure that our products meet the requirements of California's lead-in-adult-jewelry law, the most stringent law in the U.S.A. regarding lead content in adult jewelry. Products in our online store are labeled according to the classification chart below.
Information on this page covers the basics you need to know to comply with California law. custom vans picture. Do you participate in California arts-&-crafts shows? Do you sell your wares online and ever ship to California? If you answered yes to either of these, you sell retail to California!
custom vans picture And, since California maintains the most stringent U.S. laws regarding lead content in adult jewelry components, their guidelines are good to follow for anyone concerned about jewelry safety—no matter where you live or sell your wares.
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We also comply with California's Proposition 65, which requires the labeling of products that contain lead or other potentially hazardous substances, regardless of how those products are classified for use in jewelry. Many components deemed suitable by California for use in retail jewelry still require Prop. 65 labeling. For example, rhinestone crystals and other leaded-glass parts require a Prop. 65 "lead warning" label even though they are Class 1 suitable materials under California's "lead in jewelry" law.
Please keep in mind that none of our components are intended for the creation of children's jewelry, or intended for use by children under the age of thirteen.
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custom vans picture. Glass crystal and fiber optics (cat's eye) contain lead oxide (PbO), but this does not pose the same threat as metallic lead (Pb).
Stainless or surgical steel
Karat gold
Sterling silver
Platinum, palladium, iridium, ruthenium, rhodium or osmium
Elastic, fabric, ribbon or rope (unless lead has been intentionally added & it is listed in Class 2)
Natural materials, including amber, bone, coral, feathers, fur, horn, leather, shell and wood (unless lead has been intentionally added)
custom vans picture. This class includes all materials that are not listed in Class 1 or Class 2 AND that contain less than 0.06% (600ppm) lead by weight.
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Class 2 items are suitable for use in retail jewelry even though they might contain small amounts of lead. See below for allowable levels.
Electroplated metal alloys, including white plate, yellow plate, silver plate, gold plate, copper plate, antiqued platings, etc., provided they contain: < 6%="" lead="" by="">
Unplated metals that contain less than 1.5% lead (for example,
solid copper, raw brass sheet or wire, nickel silver, titanium and niobium)
Gold fill, which is not electroplated, but mechanically bonded using heat and pressure
Plastic or rubber, including acrylic, polystyrene and polyvinyl chloride (PVC), provided they contain: < 0.02%="" (200="" ppm)="" lead="" by="">
Dyes or surface coatings containing less than 0.06% (600 ppm) lead by weight
Any component that does not fit under Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3 is not suitable to be used in jewelry for retail sale in the state of California. This includes:
custom vans picture: components that we have not yet tested, or that have not yet been guaranteed by the manufacturer to comply with Class 2 or Class 3, have unknown suitability for retail sale in California at this time.
custom vans picture: trade beads, African-made components and some other cottage-industry parts (especially metal trade & African beads) are old and/or handmade in small villages, and we never know their exact composition. Even a single strand of such items can contain parts made in different batches from different materials. They might not contain any lead, but to sufficiently test them, we would have to destroy them (which means no one could enjoy them anymore!). Because we cannot guarantee that such items comply with the standards of Class 2 or Class 3, they are not suitable to be used in jewelry for retail sale in California.
custom vans picture: any items with a known lead content higher than levels listed under Class 2 and Class 3 are not suitable to be used in jewelry for retail sale in California.
custom vans pictureAll gemstones Rings & Things sells fit in Class 1 and are suitable for retail jewelry sold in California. The following stones do custom vans picture fit in Class 1: aragonite, bayldonite, boleite, cerussite, crocoite, ekanite, linarite, mimetite, phosgenite, samarskite, vanadinite and wulfenite.
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is an element used to make alloys (mixtures of metals) softer and to help alloys melt at lower temperatures. The problem with using lead in alloys is that it is toxic and can cause serious health problems, especially in children. Because children's bodies are still developing, lead can affect them in ways it is not likely to affect adults (concern for children is what initiated this legislation). The two main ways lead poses a danger are when it is:
custom vans picture: if components containing lead are sucked on or swallowed, saliva and/or stomach acids can leach the lead out of the metal alloy and into the body
custom vans picture: when lead is heated during manufacturing, or during soldering or repair work, it can create dangerous fumes
Jewelry components containing lead are generally considered safe for adults to handle and wear externally. Nevertheless, as safety and environmental standards continue to rise, measures are being taken to use lead less, both in jewelry components and in general.
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is a compound sometimes used in glassmaking. Advantages to using lead oxide in glass include increased refraction (which creates the beautiful prism effect we associate with glass crystal) and a lower working temperature/viscosity (which makes the glass easier to work with). During vitrification (when powdered ingredients melt under heat to form glass), the lead oxide becomes "trapped" inside the glass and can no longer be easily absorbed. In normal use, the lead in leaded glass does not leach out the way metallic lead can. However, you should not store milk or acidic liquids (such as wine) in lead-crystal decanters for more than a few hours.
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After some initial confusion with the sizing, I finally narrowed the sock pack down to the right fit. With winter starting late in the south. I timed the arrival perfectly. I did have to order up just a bit, because my daughter is slender but cursed with the larger family feet. Here is my assessment of the Hanes low cut socks:
Pros
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Cons
*Some imperfections along the seams, and if we were in colder climates these are a little thinner making them an impractical solution *Personal and not manufacturing con: I'm pretty sure this is normal for kids, but no matter how much she likes her socks, she is compelled to steal mine. It's only annoying when I look for my socks and find the drawer empty. She's craft that way.
Really the price and quality are more than reasonable for consumers on a tight budget, and I am one of those consumers. The socks work for the money I have to work with, and I feel guilt-free being able to provide good socks for my daughter.
These are nice.
Very small and short
Love it!
Size way to small
This replaced my metal card holder. The clasp broke, and it had a tendency to pop open and spill the contents. This zipper version is always secure, the slots are more sturdy, and the end pocket is big enough to hold cash.
I love this purse. It's a perfect size not to big but not to small..
Just what I needed.
I absolutely loved the look of this wallet right out of the box; professional, sleek & crisp. However, like all wallets , it needs to be broken in, & thus might be a problem at first when trying to transfer ALL your cards etc. , all at once. I actually do not like the money clip feature, because it puts more pressure on the other card slots (personal preference). I may cut that clip out tomorrow, not really sure. IT IS A GOOD (smaller) WALLET , that's made me RETHINK what I'LL NEED IN LIFE.
Is nice and useful. Can be a good present. Does not smell as bad as other brands.
Shirt was nice , sleeves are a bit short thi
It is nice and wife loves it. Very great value
These shrunk up perfect in hot water in the bath tub. Wore them to dry. Really like the color and texture as well. I ended up ordering my actual waist size, which worked for me.
Great fit
It's worth the price and it came as expected.. I love it
Love the details very nice piece but it doesn't match with my charm bracelet.
Works as advertised
The design and the concept is there. But what happen to my glasses? It wasn't balanced right!? Very Disappointed!
Very lightweight hat and it fits perfect! I was looking for something lightweight, quick drying, breathable and pack-able for my thru hike... this is it! I'm super pleased.
too small
The quality of the belt is very nice. I like that it stretches if I move a lot, great for working a job that involves a lot of moving around. I only had issues with finding the right size. The description says to order a size larger than your pants size, so I did. I have other newish belts that are the same number size as this one, but this belt fit very tight. I had to exchange it for a larger one.
Perfect for warmth
Great bag! A little smaller then I expect, but the love the quality of the material.
Item arrived fast and was of great quality my husband loves it, would definately recommend this product and seller to friends and love ones.
Very fast shipping
Such a great bag and a reasonable price.
It fits my 8plus, license, credit card and lip gloss (maybe some cash). It does not fit my car keys. unless the other items are taken out excluding the phone. Would love if the second pocket was just a tad larger. Great concept. Just minor tweaks. The material is soft and it is very light-weight. I purchased the cream one and returned it. I like this when I am running in a store and only need my essentials. Hate carrying a big ole bag everywhere. I can access my phone through the clear backing just enough to perform a few functions. Cute and different. A bit small.
Perfect fit, nice and soft
Just what I wanted. I like the colorand the large size. AND I love that it was arrived so quickly. The low price was a plus
Pros
*Reasonably thick and ideal for our climate
*Fits well with all sneakers and boots and snug enough to wear they don't slide down and distract or irritate her
*Excellent price for good quality and large quantity pack of low-cut socks
*Bright colors and variations are favorites for my daughter, so these worked out perfectly for her
*Fairly durable, and if past experience is an indicator, they will last for long enough to more than justify the expense
Cons
*Some imperfections along the seams, and if we were in colder climates these are a little thinner making them an impractical solution
*Personal and not manufacturing con: I'm pretty sure this is normal for kids, but no matter how much she likes her socks, she is compelled to steal mine. It's only annoying when I look for my socks and find the drawer empty. She's craft that way.
Really the price and quality are more than reasonable for consumers on a tight budget, and I am one of those consumers. The socks work for the money I have to work with, and I feel guilt-free being able to provide good socks for my daughter.
Really like the color and texture as well.
I ended up ordering my actual waist size, which worked for me.